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Event:
Skrap Fights 20
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# Oriola misses with a low kick. Ralphie Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrell looks for a takedown but Oriola sprawls well.#TD# Oriola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Harrell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonstop Works. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Oriola is pressing down on Harrell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrell is holding on for now. Oriola wants to control but Harrell is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oriola is looking to advance position but Harrell won't allow it. Oriola missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oriola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Oriola is working for a kimura but Harrell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1# Oriola wants to pass the guard but Harrell is defending well. Oriola is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harrell! #SUB# Oriola looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Oriola misses with a head shot.#SUB# Oriola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Harrell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB# Oriola moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Harrell has worked his arm free - good work by Harrell!
Harrell prevents Oriola from moving into mount. Harrell is looking for a sweep. Oriola is looking to take a break and control but Harrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Oriola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrell, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Oriola is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrell is defending well. #SUB# Oriola goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harrell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oriola but great work by Harrell.#T3# Oriola tries to improve position but can't. Oriola can't do much from the bottom here. Harrell scores with punches from side control. Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Oriola tries to improve position but can't. Oriola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Oriola manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Oriola looking for a sweep. Not yet Oriola, not yet. Oriola is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Oriola looking for a guillotine here but Harrell defends easily.
Harrell connects with a couple of short punches.#T4# Oriola has momentary wrist control but Harrell slips an elbow through the middle. Harrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oriola is keeping the position for now. 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.#SUB# Oriola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oriola keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully. #SUB# Harrell is sitting in close to Oriola's body. Oriola has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harrell is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harrell is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oriola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Oriola! Diego Oriola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Alacantara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alacantara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell half committed to a counter leg kick. Alacantara scores with a hook to the body. Harrell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Harrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Harrell throws a head kick but Alacantara moves out of range.
Harrell throws a solid leg kick but Alacantara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrell. Harrell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alacantara. Alacantara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrell.
Alacantara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Harrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Harrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alacantara is able to avoid easily. Harrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Alacantara tests Harrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Alacantara takes a swing at Harrell's ribcage but misses. It appears Harrell was looking to counter with a kick there. Alacantara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harrell moves out of range as Alacantara strikes. Harrell 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. Alacantara tries to bum rush Harrell with a series of wild strikes but Harrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD# Harrell 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. 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. Harrell sitting in guard here, content to control. Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harrell trying to control but Alacantara is working from the bottom. Harrell throwing strikes from guard but Alacantara blocks nicely. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alacantara can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alacantara's head.#T2# Harrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Harrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Harrell postures up in Alacantara's guard and throws a big left but Alacantara blocks it. Alacantara controlling the position. Harrell 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. Alacantara looking for a sweep. Not yet Alacantara, not yet. Alacantara pulls Harrell in to control the position. Harrell connects with a couple of short punches. Harrell throwing strikes but missing. 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! Harrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Alacantara has wrist control. Harrell wants to control from the top but Alacantara keeps moving. Harrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Harrell postures up.
Harrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harrell stands up over Alacantara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harrell throws a big right hand that misses. Harrell cracks Alacantara with a solid left hand. Harrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Alacantara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Harrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alacantara is keeping the position for now. Harrell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alacantara's guard. #T4# Harrell is keen to just control but Alacantara is a slippery customer. Alacantara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harrell. Harrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Harrell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alacantara defending well though. Harrell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Alacantara is staying active underneath Harrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Harrell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Alacantara wants to get back to full guard. Harrell is trying to control. Alacantara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. 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 Ralphie Harrell will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Alacantara stuffs the takedown. Harrell takes a shot right to the bread basket. Alacantara throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Harrell misses its target. No joy there for Alacantara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Alacantara misses. Harrell misses with a leg kick and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harrell dives in and grabs Alacantara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alacantara pushes down on Harrell's head and hops out. Good work by Alacantara as he checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alacantara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alacantara throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alacantara, right into the meat.
Harrell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alacantara finds it's way round the side to connect with Harrell's head. #T1# Alacantara throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily. Aric Alacantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some bone on bone action there as Alacantara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Alacantara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrell. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alacantara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harrell rather than just go for the knockout. Harrell has his takedown stuffed and Alacantara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Alacantara ducks under a wild hook from Harrell. And Alacantara tries to counter it with a takedown but Harrell pushes his down on his head and steps out. Alacantara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrell. Alacantara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Harrell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2# Alacantara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harrell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Harrell scoring with punches from side control. Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Alacantara defends. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell cracks Alacantara with a big elbow. Harrell looking to control but instead Alacantara has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Alacantara tries to roll over but Harrell keeps him under control. Harrell stalling away here and it's allowed Alacantara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Harrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alacantara is keeping the position for now. #T3# Alacantara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell with a flurry of punches that miss. Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell looking to pass the guard. Harrell lands a couple of digs. Harrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Alacantara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Harrell throwing strikes but missing. Harrell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Harrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Alacantara has wrist control. Harrell landing some decent shots from guard. Alacantara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harrell throws a big right hand that misses. Harrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harrell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Harrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. 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 Ralphie Harrell will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Alacantara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alacantara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alacantara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD# Harrell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alacantara is trying to control Harrell's posture but Harrell avoids it. Alacantara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harrell.
Harrell lands some shots froms side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Harrell landing a few strikes. Harrell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. 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. Harrell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1# Harrell misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Harrell landing a few strikes. Harrell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Harrell lands a strong strike to the head of Alacantara. That's dazed him! Harrell looking to finish here. Alacantara is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Harrell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell! Ralphie Harrell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 9
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# A jab from Rob does it's job there.#TD# Rob looking to score a takedown here. Harrell is defending well but Rob drives through and ends up in Harrell's guard. Rob looking to pass the guard. Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Rob has gone for a leg lock! Harrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rob's guard.#REVB# Harrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Harrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrell has managed to get both his arms back between Rob's legs - danger averted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell stands and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control. I've been told that Harrell has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Harrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Harrell scores with a couple of short elbows. Rob tries to buck Harrell off but Harrell is having none of it.#T1# Rob is working hard here to advance position. Rob's coaches at Stark Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Harrell tries to advance to mount but can't. Rob is looking to reverse the position. 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. Rob struggling a bit here. Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2# Harrell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Harrell looks up at the clock and then as Rob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rob is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Harrell is putting a hurting on Rob here, landing some big shots from side control. Harrell looks up at the clock and then as Rob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harrell scoring with punches from side control. Harrell working away.#T2# Rob tries to buck Harrell off but Harrell is having none of it. Harrell landing a few strikes. Harrell lands a decent elbow from side control. Harrell lands a few punches from side control. Rob looking for a sweep but Harrell has passed into full mount! Oh no! Rob is bucking up trying to escape but Harrell cracks him with another couple of good strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Harrell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2# Rob is rocked! Harrell lands a big elbow - Rob is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rob is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell! A very excited looking Ralphie Harrell 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.
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Event:
BFF 47: Obermueller vs Omega 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Harrell swings away with a leg kick that misses. Harrell has been working on his balance at Nonstop Works, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Henry. Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow. Henry jabs Harrell to the body, keeping him at a distance. Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry. Harrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry. Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrell is just out of range. Harrell throws a low kick, looking for Henry's leg but Henry calmly moves out of range. Harrell shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# Harrell misses with a body kick. Harrell tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ralphie Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Harrell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henry! Harrell scores with a couple of short elbows. Harrell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harrell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henry is looking to reverse the position. Sloppy strikes there by Harrell. Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Harrell keeps moving and retains side control. Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Henry defends. #T2# Henry can't do much from the bottom here. Harrell is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henry can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell working the ground and pound but Henry is defending the strikes. Harrell wants to take a breather but Henry manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harrell. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Harrell landing with the ground and pound. Henry has momentary wrist control but Harrell slips an elbow through the middle. Harrell lands a couple of decent looking shots. Harrell 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.#T3# Harrell trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom. Harrell scoring with punches to the head and body. Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Harrell throws a big elbow that misses. Harrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Harrell postures up in Henry's guard and throws a big left but Henry blocks it. Henry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harrell stands and throws Henry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Harrell scores with punches from side control. #T4# Harrell trying to control the position but Henry is working away. Harrell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Henry is avoiding damage well.
Harrell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Henry sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Henry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harrell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henry's legs. Henry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Henry is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harrell cracks Henry with a big elbow. Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5# Harrell trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom. Harrell landing strikes. Henry parries the strikes from Harrell easily there. Harrell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henry to escape.
Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Henry defending against the ground and pound. Harrell working the ground and pound. Harrell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Harrell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Harrell. Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working. #T6# Harrell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Harrell is chipping away with strikes.
Harrell is chipping away with strikes.
Harrell misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Henry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Harrell working the ground and pound but Henry is defending the strikes. 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. You can see the frustration on Henry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. #T7# Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harrell working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# Henry is rocked! Harrell lands a nice forearm strike. Henry is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? Harrell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Henry is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Harrell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell! Ralphie Harrell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 42: Bull vs. Boone
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakolev pinned against the ropes. Yakolev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Yakolev connects with a single shot there. Yakolev looks to land a combination but Harrell avoids it well. Harrell half committed to a counter leg kick. Yakolev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrell. Yakolev lands with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yakolev looks to land a left hand but Harrell moved out of range nicely. Yakolev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harrell is landing a low percentage of strikes. Harrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yakolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakolev. Harrell moves away from the strike by Yakolev. Yakolev tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Yakolev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice body punch from Yakolev. Harrell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Harrell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Harrell's head. Yakolev is looking to clinch but Harrell is avoiding it.
Yakolev digs a good hook to Harrell's body.
#CL2# Yakolev moves into the clinch. Harrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakolev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakolev.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell tries to move into range but Yakolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yakolev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Harrell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakolev jabs at Harrell's body. A jab lands there for Yakolev. Yakolev throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily. Yakolev lands the left hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakolev. Yakolev thuds a left hand into Harrell's body. Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Yakolev moves out of range easily. Danga de danga de dang - Yakolev scores with a four punch combination!#T3# Yakolev misses with a body shot.
Harrell tries to land a body kick and Yakolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harrell misses with a straight left. #TD# Harrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yakolev's guard. Yakolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrell stops Yakolev from standing up. Yakolev keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully. Harrell works over Yakolev with some ground and pound from guard. Yakolev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harrell postures up in Yakolev's guard and throws a big left but Yakolev blocks it. Harrell is in close to Yakolev's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4# Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Harrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yakolev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrell is controlling him. Harrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Harrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yakolev wants to stand but Harrell is controlling the position. Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yakolev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Harrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. 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.#T5# Harrell is working Yakolev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Harrell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakolev's head. Yakolev has control of Harrell's left arm, preventing Harrell from doing any damage. Harrell chips away with some ground and pound. Harrell looking to pass the guard. Harrell landing some decent shots from guard. Yakolev wants to get back to his feet but Harrell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Harrell throwing strikes but missing. #T6# Harrell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakolev is retaining full guard. Harrell 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yakolev is on top in guard.
#REVB# Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet. Harrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Harrell wants to hit a switch here but Yakolev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harrell there! #T7# Harrell is squirming around, avoiding Yakolev's attempts to control the action. Harrell is looking to improve his position but Yakolev isn't that keen on the idea. Harrell wants to hold on but Yakolev pushes him away. Harrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harrell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Harrell regains half guard.#T8# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Harrell tries to get to full guard but Yakolev has control of the leg. Harrell trying to control here.
Harrell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yakolev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Yakolev trying to control from Harrell's half guard. Harrell has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Harrell striking off his back but it's not causing Yakolev any problems. #T9# Yakolev wanted to stand there but Harrell had control of the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Yakolev throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range. A jab from Yakolev misses. Gasan Yakolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yakolev misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely. Yakolev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Harrell throws a head kick that misses and Yakolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Yakolev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harrell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Yakolev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harrell throws the kick towards the body but Yakolev avoids it. Yakolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yakolev stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrell. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Yakolev dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R2# A jab from Yakolev does it's job there. Yakolev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Harrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakolev defends it nicely. Harrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell moves out of range as Yakolev strikes. Harrell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harrell there as he acknowledges the shot. Harrell takes one on the button.#T1##CL2# Yakolev closes the distance and clinches. Harrell tries to pull guard but Yakolev won't allow it.
Yakolev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harrell tries to pull guard but Yakolev won't allow it.
Harrell has been working on his balance at Nonstop Works, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yakolev. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yakolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yakolev lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yakolev lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yakolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yakolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yakolev lands with a right to the head. Yakolev lands a hook to the side of 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! Yakolev lands with a left to the head. Harrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakolev controls his hands.
A short right from Yakolev. Yakolev lands a hook to the side of the head. Yakolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrell backwards. #T2# A short right from Yakolev on the inside. #ROC2# Harrell is rocked! Yakolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Harrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yakolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yakolev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Yakolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yakolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. and Yakolev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Harrell! He's just covering up as Yakolev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gasan Yakolev! Gasan Yakolev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 39: Fury vs. Bartlett
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell stuffs the takedown.#CL# Al Jhit moves into range and clinches up with Harrell. Al Jhit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrell backwards. Al Jhit scores with a nice hook to the head. Al Jhit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Al Jhit scores with a shot to the side of Harrell's head. Al Jhit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Jhit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Jhit lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrell backwards. #BC# Al Jhit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Harrell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Jhit to the ground. Harrell is now in Al Jhit's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. Harrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment. Harrell throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Harrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy. Al Jhit looking to control.
Harrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harrell is fighting to break Al Jhit's control of his arms but Al Jhit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Harrell won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here. Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Jhit's head. Harrell postures up in Al Jhit's guard and throws a big left but Al Jhit blocks it. Al Jhit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrell is one step ahead there. #T2# Harrell scoring with some ground and pound. Harrell postures up.
Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Al Jhit can't keep his opponent in guard - Harrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though. Al Jhit taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard. Harrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harrell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonstop Works. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Harrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Al Jhit keeps control of the position for the meantime. Al Jhit wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB# Harrell thows an elbow strike that misses. Al Jhit gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Harrell doesn't seem too bothered but Al Jhit quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Harrell is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Harrell really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit! Bazar Al Jhit retains his lightweight title! Bazar Al Jhit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 36: Bull vs. Pascual
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Sirawazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab. Harrell moves out of range of the strikes. Harrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD# Harrell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Sirawazi controlling the position well. Sirawazi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harrell's back! Sirawazi misses with a punch to the head. Sirawazi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell trying to control but not successfully. Sirawazi trying to control. Harrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Harrell is trapped and Sirawazi is scoring with shots to the head and body. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sirawazi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Harrell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sirawazi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Sirawazi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sirawazi is keen to just control but Harrell is a slippery customer. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harrell tries to get to full guard but Sirawazi has control of the leg. Sirawazi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harrell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Harrell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2# Sirawazi working the head and body with strikes. Harrell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirawazi is working away from the top position though. Harrell is controlling Sirawazi's trapped leg to prevent Sirawazi from advancing to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. Harrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sirawazi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sirawazi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sirawazi looking to sit in guard and control but Harrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Sirawazi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Harrell slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirawazi keeps working. Harrell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Harrell throwing shots but Sirawazi is blocking nicely. Harrell working Sirawazi over with strikes. Sirawazi trying to control but Harrell postures up.
Sirawazi tries to get to full guard but Harrell has control of the leg. Harrell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sirawazi wants to improve his position but Harrell is controlling well.
#T4# Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harrell slips a nice elbow through Sirawazi's hands, connecting with Sirawazi's forehead. Sirawazi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harrell's back! Harrell wants to control his opponent's hands but Sirawazi gets his hands free. Harrell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Harrell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harrell is working hard here to advance position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sirawazi working his ground and pound in the gym. Harrell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T5# Sirawazi thowing shots but they're missing. Sirawazi looking to control but Harrell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sirawazi landing strikes from the mount and Harrell is in trouble! Harrell 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. Sirawazi punching from mount but Harrell doing a good job of avoiding damage. Harrell is looking to improve his position but Sirawazi isn't that keen on the idea. Harrell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. 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. Harrell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sirawazi lands a big elbow. Harrell wants to hold on but Sirawazi pushes him away. Sirawazi raining down hammerfists from mount.#T6# Sirawazi is landing with some decent strikes but Harrell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Harrell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sirawazi.
Sirawazi trying to control but Harrell is having none of it. Sirawazi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harrell looks a forlorn figure.
Sirawazi unloading with bombs! Sirawazi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Harrell taking shots to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Sirawazi avoids the attempt from Harrell to control. Sirawazi lands a big elbow. #T7# Sirawazi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Harrell manages to regain half guard. Good work. Sirawazi is looking to stall here but Harrell recovers full guard. Sirawazi throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Harrell controls Sirawazi momentarily but Sirawazi frees himself. Sirawazi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T8# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sirawazi throws an elbow that misses. Harrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sirawazi's guard. Nice move by Harrell!#REVR# Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sirawazi's head. Harrell wants to control from the top but Sirawazi keeps moving. Harrell controlling from the top position. Sirawazi has momentary wrist control but Harrell slips an elbow through the middle. Harrell lands a couple of elbows. Harrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sirawazi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harrell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T9# Harrell is working Sirawazi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sirawazi looking to control.
Harrell advances position into side control! Sirawazi is not content to let Harrell control the position. Harrell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harrell working away. Harrell working the ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mukhtar Sirawazi will probably get the nod. That's time! Harrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R2# Sirawazi checks a low kick from Harrell. Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirawazi misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Harrell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sirawazi won't be happy with that. Sirawazi struggling a bit here. Sirawazi is looking for a sweep. Harrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Sirawazi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Harrell throws an elbow but Sirawazi slips to the side and avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell cracks Sirawazi with an elbow. That is naaassty. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sirawazi can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell cracks Sirawazi with an elbow. That is naaassty. Sirawazi is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Harrell working the head and body with strikes. Harrell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC# Sirawazi is rocked! Harrell cracks Sirawazi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Harrell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sirawazi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Harrell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
BFF 33: Positive vs. Cain
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Carsara misses the shot to the body. Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carsara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Carsara . A right-left combo lands from Carsara . Harrell misses with a body kick. Carsara now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Carsara . Harrell does a little dance to reset his feet. Carsara lands a really nice looking cross but Harrell seems unphased.
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carsara .
Harrell feinted there with a counter leg kick. A low kick from Harrell misses and Carsara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harrell scores with a leg kick.
Carsara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Carsara throws a right and a left that Harrell avoids nicely. Harrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Carsara thuds a left hand into Harrell's body. Carsara throws a right hand that Harrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrell also avoids with ease.#T1##TD# Harrell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carsara quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Harrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carsara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harrell. Carsara has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Carsara wants to get back to his feet. Harrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Carsara is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carsara can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Harrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carsara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harrell. Harrell is nestled in close to Carsara , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Harrell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Harrell stops Carsara from getting back to his feet.
Harrell 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. Carsara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harrell. Harrell misses with a head shot. Carsara uses the momentum to regain guard. Carsara wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it. Carsara has momentary wrist control but Harrell slips an elbow through the middle. Harrell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell wants to control from the top but Carsara keeps moving. #T3# Harrell pushing down on Carsara 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Carsara is trying to escape back to his feet but Harrell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Harrell is chipping away with strikes.
Harrell scoring with punches and elbows. Harrell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Carsara on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. Carsara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB# Harrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carsara , who protects the arm well. Carsara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carsara keeps working. Check out the look on Harrell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrell scoring with punches and elbows. Harrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harrell cracks Carsara with a big right hand but Carsara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harrell advances nicely into full mount. Carsara taking shots to the head. The referee warns Carsara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Harrell.#T5# Harrell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carsara ?
#ROC# Carsara is rocked! Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes. Carsara is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? Oooooh, big shot lands for Harrell! Carsara is hurt baaadly! Harrell is firing away with more strikes - Carsara is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell! Giorgio Carsara spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for all Island '.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a single shot there.#CUT# It looks like Ralphie Harrell has been cut. Harrell tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Harrell back into the cage. Harrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage. Harrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell. Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrell. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet. Ryo Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie Harrell. Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Harrell 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. Harrell tries to move into range but Tanaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tanaka scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Tanaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrell.
#BC# Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Harrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tanaka stuns Harrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tanaka scores with a nice body kick.
Tanaka with a nice cross. Ryo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tanaka lunges at Harrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrell's hand. #ROC# Harrell is rocked! Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harrell walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tanaka swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Tanaka! A victorious Ryo Tanaka 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:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Lorenzon moves into the clinch. Lorenzon is leaning against Harrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harrell is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Lorenzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lorenzon pinned against the cage. Lorenzon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Harrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell misses with a low kick as Lorenzon jumps back. Harrell misses with a takedown attempt and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Lorenzon finds it's way through Harrell's defenses. Harrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Harrell throws a leg kick but Lorenzon sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1# Lorenzon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lorenzon. Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lorenzon lands with a shot to the body. Harrell throws a hook but Lorenzon avoids it easily. Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Lorenzon darts in and clinches Harrell up against the cage. A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon avoids the elbow strike from Harrell, against the cage.
Lorenzon is defending well against a takedown attempt. Harrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lorenzon just stands there and leans against the cage. Harrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Lorenzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Harrell looks to land a left hand but Lorenzon moved out of range nicely. Lorenzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lorenzon is looking to clinch but Harrell is avoiding it.
Harrell thinks about countering with a head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell wants to land a leg kick but Lorenzon is out of range. Lorenzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lorenzon scores with a hook. Lorenzon misses the jab. Harrell tries to counter by clinching up but Lorenzon breaks away and moves out of range. Lorenzon lands a jab to Harrell's midsection. Lorenzon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Lorenzon clinches. #T3# Lorenzon lands with a right to the head. Harrell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short uppercut from Lorenzon. Harrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lorenzon walks away with a smile on his face. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lorenzon misses with a looping right. Lorenzon loads up on a big right hand but Harrell slips the punch. Lorenzon missing with a left hand there. Harrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harrell closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzon, looking for a takedown. Harrell pushes Lorenzon against the cage but Lorenzon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lorenzon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrell doesn't seem bothered though. Nice body punch from Lorenzon. #T4# Lorenzon tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Harrell is looking to counter the offense by Lorenzon and move into the clinch. Lorenzon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrell doesn't seem bothered though. Harrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lorenzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A bone on bone clash there as Lorenzon blocks the leg kick.
#TD# Harrell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into 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! Lorenzon trying to control but Harrell postures up.
#SUB2# Lorenzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lorenzon trying to hold on to Harrell's head to control him but Harrell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon 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# Harrell throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD# Harrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lorenzon's guard. Lorenzon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harrell dives into side control.
#REVB# Harrell working the body and head with strikes. Harrell trying to control the position but Lorenzon is working away. Harrell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lorenzon some visible discomfort.
Lorenzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lorenzon wants to get back to his feet but Harrell is dominant here and he's now got Lorenzon's back! Harrell not allowing Lorenzon to control his hands. Lorenzon is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Lorenzon has just worked his way into a worse spot. Harrell softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lorenzon trying to control the hands but Harrell breaks the grip. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oooh a big shot gets through from Harrell. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Harrell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#ROC# Lorenzon is rocked!#T1# Harrell lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Lorenzon is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? Harrell is raining down hard shots and and Lorenzon has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1# Yaj digs a good hook to Harrell's body.
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# Harrell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yaj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Harrell in side control lands a decent elbow. Harrell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harrell scores with a couple of short elbows. Harrell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Yaj wants to control but Harrell postures up. Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrell on the ground. Harrell landing a few strikes. Yaj dodges the ground and pound from Harrell. Harrell scoring with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj is not content to let Harrell control the position. Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harrell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Check out the look on Harrell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrell lands a few punches from side control. Harrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends. Harrell scoring with punches from side control. Harrell throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well. Harrell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrell 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.
Harrell throws a strike aimed at the side of Yaj's head but Yaj avoids it well. Harrell lands a decent elbow from side control. Harrell working the ground and pound from side control. Harrell trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Harrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# Harrell in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell trying to control the position but Yaj is working away. Yaj parries the strikes from Harrell easily there. Harrell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Yaj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaj tries to get out of the position. Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harrell connects with a decent elbow. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. Yaj taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3# Yaj is trying to escape the position but Harrell is controlling the position. Yaj gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Harrell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Yaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrell looking to finish Yaj with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yaj! Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Yaj blocking the ground and pound. Harrell cracks Yaj with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harrell lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2# It looks like CM Yaj has been cut. Harrell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harrell landing shots from mount. #T4# Harrell lands a nice shot to the head. Harrell landing punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Harrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2# Yaj is rocked! Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes. Oh Yaj is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# CM Yaj's cut is getting worse. Harrell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yaj covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Harrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cain's guard. Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harrell scoring with some ground and pound. Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harrell preventing the sweep. Harrell cracks Cain with a solid left hand. Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrell throws a strike but Cain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Harrell wants to sweep here but Cain controlling him for the moment. Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harrell keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully. Harrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there. Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Cain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position. Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Cain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Harrell postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it. Harrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Harrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrell lands a couple of elbows. Harrell cracks Cain with a solid left hand.#T2# Harrell lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Cain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cain's head. Harrell with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Cain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Harrell working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrell controls the pace. Harrell lands a couple of elbows. Cain working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrell landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Harrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cain 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. Harrell working some strikes from top position. Harrell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cain holds on and takes a little breather. Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cain wants to sweep but no luck. Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harrell looking to pass the guard. Harrell pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard. Cain is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though. Harrell slips a nice elbow through Cain's hands, connecting with Cain's forehead. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC# Cain is rocked! Harrell working Cain over with strikes. Cain is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harrell connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cain works his way to full guard. Good work. Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cain seems to have recovered his senses. Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily. Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Harrell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Harrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Cain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position. Cain keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB# Harrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Harrell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Harrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Cain frees his head quite easily.
Harrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cain hang on? Cain tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ralphie Harrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Harrell prevents Cain from getting the reversal. Harrell with shots to the head and body - Cain looks very uncomfortable down there. Cain can't escape the position.
#T2# Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cain tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away. Harrell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cain covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Saadoun. #TD2# Harrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Harrell works over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound from guard. Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Harrell postures up and lands a big shot to Al Saadoun's brow. Harrell slips nicely into half guard. Harrell wants to take a breather but Al Saadoun is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell working over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Al Saadoun wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SUB2# Harrell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Harrell working over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Harrell prevents Al Saadoun from standing back up.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Harrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Harrell wants to pass to mount but Al Saadoun is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T2# Harrell working Al Saadoun over with strikes. #ROC2# Al Saadoun is rocked! Harrell content to control rather than advance. Harrell lands strikes from half guard. Oh Al Saadoun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Harrell lands strikes from half guard. Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position. Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harrell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Al Saadoun is hurt! He's hurt bad - Harrell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Al Saadoun from any more punishment! Congratulations to Harrell! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
Wharerau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Ralphie Harrell has been cut. Wharerau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Harrell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wharerau won't be happy with that. Wharerau is trying to work for a sweep but Harrell has mounted him! Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wharerau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harrell with a couple of short strikes. Harrell landing punches. #ROC# Wharerau is rocked! Harrell landing strikes, looking to finish! Wharerau is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? A big strike lands for Harrell! That's really hurt Wharerau and he's turned his back - Harrell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Harrell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1# Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Harrell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harrell 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. Harrell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Harrell slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead. Harrell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Harrell controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson punching from the bottom.
Harrell blocks the strikes from Anderson.
#T1# Harrell is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. Well, if Harrell 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.
Harrell slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead. Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Harrell. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson 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. Harrell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Anderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. Still in half guard, Harrell seems content to control. Anderson is trying to stand.
Harrell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Anderson missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2# Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harrell scores with a couple of nice shots. Harrell working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Anderson taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard. Harrell prevents Anderson from improving his position. Harrell blocks the strikes from Anderson.
Harrell working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Harrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Harrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Harrell is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Harrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Harrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Nice strikes from Harrell there. Harrell 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. Anderson taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard. Anderson tries to roll over but Harrell keeps him under control. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Harrell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harrell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Harrell winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Anderson has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrell drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head. Harrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# Anderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Harrell is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Harrell there. Harrell content to control rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harrell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrell sprawls well. Harrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD# Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harrell! Anderson working the ground and pound. Harrell tries to improve position but can't. Harrell is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. Anderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harrell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell can't do much from the bottom here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrell can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Harrell lands with a few short shots to the body. #T1# Anderson throwing shots but Harrell is blocking nicely. Harrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Harrell pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. Harrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Harrell scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Harrell with a nice head shot there. Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harrell postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow. Harrell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ralphie Harrell has got the better of the ground game so far. Anderson wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it. #T2# Anderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Harrell chips away with some ground and pound. Harrell slips nicely into half guard. Anderson has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrell prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson won't allow Harrell to pass to mount. Harrell prevents Anderson from improving his position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harrell connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple. Harrell works his way into full mount! Harrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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! Harrell controlling the pace for now. Harrell raining down shots from the mount!#T3# Harrell is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2# Anderson is rocked! Harrell controlling from mount. Harrell is continuing to stall. Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Harrell cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Harrell landing shots from mount. Harrell controlling from the full mount. Harrell looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Harrell lands a big elbow. Anderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harrell. What's that going to do exactly? Harrell with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Harrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harrell postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Anderson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Anderson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1# Harrell takes a kick to the side of the head. Harrell misses with a low kick. Law throws a right and a left that both miss. Harrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Law fails to land the takedown. Harrell misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Harrell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Law with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Law with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Harrell slows the pace down in half guard. Harrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow. Law trying to control but Harrell postures up.
Still in half guard, Harrell seems content to control. Harrell is nestled in close to Law, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Harrell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Harrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Harrell trying to control the pace. Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Harrell drops an elbow to the side of Law's head. Harrell is nestled in close to Law, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Harrell controlling the pace. Law has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Harrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Law is looking to control Harrell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Law avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Harrell there. Law trying to hold on to Harrell's head to control him but Harrell postures up.
Harrell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Law trying to hold on to Harrell's head to control him but Harrell postures up.
Harrell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Law trying to hold on to Harrell's head to control him but Harrell postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB# Law has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Harrell. Oh but Law has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Harrell goes limp - he's gone! Law jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Law!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1# Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch. Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Harrell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Harrell won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet. Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Anderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Harrell is breathing heavily. Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Anderson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Harrell stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily. Charles Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Anderson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position. Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Anderson preventing the sweep. Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss. Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Anderson working some strikes from top position. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrell's head. Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control. Anderson landing with the ground and pound. Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3# Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson. Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harrell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2# Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Harrell's guard. Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson. Anderson preventing the sweep. Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Anderson throws a big right hand that misses. Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Anderson throws a big right hand that misses. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harrell wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson. Anderson tries to clinch but Harrell moves out of range. Harrell thinks about countering with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Anderson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harrell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson. Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Harrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Harrell!#REVR# Harrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Anderson wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #T1# Anderson wants to stand and escape but Harrell is having none of it. Anderson keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully. Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harrell back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2# Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. Anderson throws a strike but Harrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Anderson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Harrell lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Anderson striking off his back, scoring a few points. Anderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. Harrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control. Harrell wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position. Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harrell is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Anderson gets the takedown into side control. #T3# Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson wants to stand but Harrell has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Harrell is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Harrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Anderson tries to stand but Harrell is controlling from the bottom. Harrell looking to control.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Anderson landing some decent shots from guard. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. #T4# Anderson wants to stand but Harrell is controlling his posture from full guard. Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Harrell is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up. Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Anderson distracts Harrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Charles Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson tries to stand but Harrell is controlling from the bottom. Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Anderson 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# Anderson with a nice cross. Anderson is looking to clinch. Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nice shot by Anderson.#TD2# Anderson shoots in and bounces Harrell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Anderson preventing the sweep. Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Anderson scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Harrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Anderson lands a couple of elbows. Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control. Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss. Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Anderson postures up in Harrell's guard and throws a big left but Harrell blocks it. Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control. Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Anderson works over Harrell with some ground and pound from guard. Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ralphie Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Anderson won't allow Harrell to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell. Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.#TD2# Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrell is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Anderson is thwarting Harrell's attempts to control the position. Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrell defending well though. Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3# Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Anderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anderson is nestled in close to Harrell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Harrell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson. Anderson thows a huge punch but Harrell dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow. Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Harrell trying to control here.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Harrell dodges it nicely.
Harrell gets back to full guard.
Harrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Anderson working some strikes from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Harrell blocks nicely. Charles Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Anderson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Charles Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Anderson!
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Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Tidwell instigates a clinch. Tidwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD# Tidwell pulls guard. Tidwell looking to control.
Harrell trying to control but Tidwell is working from the bottom. Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harrell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tidwell keeping moving, preventing Harrell from controlling successfully. Harrell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harrell chips away with some ground and pound. Tidwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tidwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harrell manages to pass to side control. Nice strikes from Harrell there. Tidwell keeps control of the position for the meantime. Harrell thows a huge punch but Tidwell dodges it nicely.
#T2# Tidwell wants to improve his position but Harrell is controlling well.
#SUB# Tidwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harrell pulls his head out easily. Harrell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tidwell! A nice elbow there by Harrell. Harrell tries to control but Tidwell wriggling away. Harrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Harrell is landing with some decent strikes but Tidwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3# Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harrell scoring with strikes but Tidwell is staying in there. Harrell controlling from mount. Tidwell wants to hold on but Harrell pushes him away. Tidwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidwell tries to get out of the position. Harrell unloading with bombs! Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes. Harrell landing shots from mount. Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4# Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harrell controlling from the full mount. Harrell dominating with strikes here. Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell postures up. Harrell looking to finish Tidwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tidwell! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell wants to control the pace but Tidwell is squirming around nicely. Harrell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Harrell working away from the top, dropping strikes. Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Harrell gets caught flat footed, as Tidwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Harrell trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrell pulls Tidwell in close to prevent any damage. Harrell 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# Harrell sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Harrell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Harrell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Harrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tidwell wants to get back to full guard. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tidwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Harrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Tidwell is concentrating on defense, preventing Harrell from advancing position. Harrell is looking to take a break and control but Tidwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Harrell throwing shots but Tidwell is blocking nicely. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tidwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow. Tidwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Tidwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ralphie Harrell has got the better of the ground game so far. Harrell prevents Tidwell from improving his position. Harrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Tidwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrell on the ground. Tidwell wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
Tidwell has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3# Harrell trying to control from half guard but Tidwell is working away. Tidwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Tidwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Harrell working over Tidwell with some ground and pound. Tidwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tidwell tries to roll over but Harrell keeps him under control. Tidwell tries to kick Harrell off but Harrell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Harrell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Harrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Tidwell is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harrell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tidwell is trying to stand back up but Harrell is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow. Harrell stalling. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tidwell is trying to control but Harrell manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Harrell. Harrell trying to control the action but Tidwell is working from the bottom. Tidwell wants to get back to his feet. Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tidwell keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tidwell struggling a bit here. Harrell cracks Tidwell with a big right hand but Tidwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1# Harrell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tidwell to see if he's OK. Harrell in side control lands a decent elbow. Harrell advances to full mount. Harrell with a couple of short strikes. Harrell lands a big shot there that rocks Tidwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harrell landing punches. Tidwell tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harrell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harrell with the ground and pound from mount. Tidwell tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2# The referee warns Tidwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2# Tidwell is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrell controlling from the full mount. Oh Tidwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Harrell with a couple of short strikes. Tidwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Tidwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Harrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Harrell lands a big shot there that rocks Tidwell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A big strike lands for Harrell! That's really hurt Tidwell and he's turned his back - Harrell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Harrell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1# Diaz tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Diaz tries to clinch there but Harrell circles away.
Harrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Harrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harrell defends it well. Harrell throws a leg kick and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Harrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2# Diaz gets control of Harrell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Harrell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Diaz actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Harrell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell sitting and controlling from the half guard. Diaz is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harrell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Harrell working Diaz over with strikes. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Harrell is taking a breather. Diaz 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. Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harrell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Diaz actively working from the bottom here. Harrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC# Diaz is rocked! Harrell lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Diaz quite badly. Diaz pulls Harrell in close trying to recover. Harrell postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Diaz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Diaz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1# Barros Gutierrrez blocks a low kick nicely.#TD# Harrell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barros Gutierrrez on his heels. He'll look to pass Barros Gutierrrez's guard now, I'm sure. 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. Barros Gutierrrez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrell controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Barros Gutierrrez has an active guard here but Harrell has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# Harrell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Barros Gutierrrez is working to get back to half guard.
Harrell controlling the position easily from mount. Barros Gutierrrez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Harrell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barros Gutierrrez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# Harrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barros Gutierrrez hang on? Harrell 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. Harrell lands with some strikes. Harrell controlling his opponent. Harrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barros Gutierrrez hang on? Barros Gutierrrez can't escape the position.
#T3# Harrell controlling the position easily from mount. Harrell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barros Gutierrrez looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC# Barros Gutierrrez is rocked! Harrell controlling from the full mount. Harrell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Harrell raining down shots from the mount! Barros Gutierrrez is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him? We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barros Gutierrrez can do anything to dispel that myth. Harrell lands a big elbow. Barros Gutierrrez seems to have recovered his senses. Harrell looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harrell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barros Gutierrrez for as long as he can get away with. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Harrell dominated that round. That's time! Harrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harrell misses the shot to the body. Barros Gutierrrez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Harrell throws a head kick that misses. Harrell misses with a head kick.
Harrell throws a half hearted mid kick. Harrell misses with an uppercut. Barros Gutierrrez saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Harrell gets the takedown into side control. Barros Gutierrrez is trying to improve his position.#T1# Harrell controlling the position. Barros Gutierrrez looks to move to half guard but instead Harrell has passed into mount! Damn! Barros Gutierrrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harrell landing strikes from the mount and Barros Gutierrrez is in trouble! #T2# Harrell controlling from the full mount. Harrell 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. Barros Gutierrrez is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell landing shots from mount. #T3# Harrell landing strikes, looking to finish! Barros Gutierrrez is working to get back to half guard.
Barros Gutierrrez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Harrell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Harrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Harrell raining down shots from the mount! Harrell controlling his opponent. #T4# Harrell loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Barros Gutierrrez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Harrell land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Harrell stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1# Arslanbekov tries to clinch up#TD# and Harrell counters with a takedown into side control. Arslanbekov is pushing Harrell's head away, looking to escape. Harrell manages to hold on to the position though. You can see the frustration on Arslanbekov's face as Harrell controls the position. Arslanbekov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Arslanbekov wants to get back to his feet but Harrell is dominant here and he's now got Arslanbekov's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arslanbekov wants to escape the position.
Arslanbekov is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Arslanbekov has just worked his way into a worse spot. What can Arslanbekov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Arslanbekov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1# Harrell doesn't have the hooks in and Arslanbekov manages to turn into his guard.
Arslanbekov wants to get up but he can't break Harrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Arslanbekov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Arslanbekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Arslanbekov won't allow Harrell to sweep him here. Harrell is breathing heavily. Arslanbekov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Arslanbekov throws a big elbow that misses. Harrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Arslanbekov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harrell is proving hard to escape from. #T2# Arslanbekov scoring with punches to the head and body. Arslanbekov wants to control from the top but Harrell keeps moving. Arslanbekov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arslanbekov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harrell is trying to hold Arslanbekov in close to prevent damage but Arslanbekov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3# Arslanbekov is trying to control. Harrell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Arslanbekov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harrell is just riding it out for now. Arslanbekov eventually gives up the hold. Arslanbekov throws a strike but Harrell avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Arslanbekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrell has wrist control. Arslanbekov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Arslanbekov is fighting to break Harrell's control of his arms but Harrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Arslanbekov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Harrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Arslanbekov.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulrahman Arslanbekov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Arslanbekov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arslanbekov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Arslanbekov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harrell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arslanbekov's guard! Nice work there by Harrell! Harrell won't allow Arslanbekov to get back to his feet. Harrell cracks Arslanbekov with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Arslanbekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdulrahman Arslanbekov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Arslanbekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Harrell won't allow Arslanbekov to get back to his feet. #T1# Harrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Harrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Arslanbekov has his foot on Harrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrell works his way back into a safe position though. Harrell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Harrell working some strikes from top position. Harrell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Arslanbekov is striking but Harrell is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2# Arslanbekov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Harrell. Oh but Arslanbekov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Harrell goes limp - he's gone! Arslanbekov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdulrahman Arslanbekov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Harrell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Harrell getting side control. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Harrell seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrell lands a nice short elbow. Harrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrell working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harrell 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. Ground and pound from Harrell. Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Harrell in his half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rodriguez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodriguez tries to get out of the position. Harrell drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Harrell lands strikes from half guard. Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working. Harrell 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. Harrell winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rodriguez has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harrell connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple. #SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back. Harrell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Harrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrell on the ground. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Harrell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Harrell. Rodriguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harrell scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2# Rodriguez is rocked! Harrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Harrell is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rodriguez has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrell scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now. Harrell is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Harrell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. Harrell controlling the action here. Harrell lands strikes from half guard. Rodriguez has hold of Harrell's hands but Harrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working. Harrell moves nicely into side control. Harrell lands an elbow. Harrell working the ground and pound from side control. Harrell working the ground and pound. Rodriguez is trying to improve his position. Harrell is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Harrell scoring with punches from side control. Harrell working the head and body with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harrell connects with a decent elbow. Rodriguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harrell connects with a decent elbow. Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Harrell is chipping away with strikes.
Harrell scoring with punches from side control. Harrell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Rodriguez taking shots to the head. Oooooh, big shot lands for Harrell! Rodriguez is hurt baaadly! Harrell is firing away with more strikes - Rodriguez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!
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