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Event:
UFC THF 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1# Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper. Nice defenses there by Harper. A big right from Harper misses. Harper misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL# and Dos Santos counters by clinching up. Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it. Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body. Dos Santos gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dos Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head. Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike. Dos Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Santos gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harper misses with a body punch.
#T1# Dos Santos lands a right hand. A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dos Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Santos lands with a left to the head. #ROC# Harper is rocked!#BC# Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Good shot there by Dos Santos. Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him? Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away. Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BOOM! Dos Santos lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harper. Harper tries to recover but Dos Santos is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harper lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiam Dos Santos!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Jackson forces Harper back against the cage and clinches. Harper tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage. Harper is working Jackson over against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Jackson tightens his grip and picks Harper up, before dumping him to the ground. Harper manages to land in guard. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jackson pushes down on Harper's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though. Harper is trying to get back to full guard. Jackson trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom. Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth. Harper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harper! Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harper?
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harper hang on?#T2# Jackson unloading with bombs! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Harper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC# Harper is rocked!#SUB# Jackson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Harper looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jackson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luther Jackson! Luther Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1# Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper stuns Beukeboom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Harper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Harper tries to clinch up but Beukeboom circles away and keeps his distance. Beukeboom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Harper throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Beukeboom has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom. Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Beukeboom lands a right hand. I was talking to Beukeboom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Harper throws a head punch that misses. Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Beukeboom throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Beukeboom. Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Beukeboom controls the action.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom digs a right hand into Harper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harper's gas tank. Harper prevents a body shot from Beukeboom. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper takes a shot to the head. #T1# Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it. Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper prevents a body shot from Beukeboom. Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper blocks a body shot from Beukeboom. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom. Beukeboom gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom blocking some punches.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom. Harper misses with the head strike.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Beukeboom. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beukeboom or not. Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom. Harper lands a body shot. Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper blocking some punches.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom. Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom. A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper. Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper working aggressively here.
#KD# Beukeboom drops Harper onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harper is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Harper is rocked! Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him? Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land. Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushes Harper against the cage. Beukeboom is working some dirty boxing. Beukeboom pushes off with a quick right hook! Harper goes down! Harper tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Beukeboom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!
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Event:
IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1# Harper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Harper darts in and clinches Corbett up against the cage. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Corbett lands with a light punch inside. Harper is working Corbett over against the cage. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Harper. Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Corbett can't get the takedown.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett. Corbett misses with a short punch on the inside. Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. A short right from Harper. Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper gets underhooks to prevent Corbett's takedown attempt.
Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands a left hand.
A short right from Harper on the inside. #T1# Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Harper lands a nice shot to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corbett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Corbett with that takedown attempt. #T2# Harper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! Corbett fails to land the takedown. Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nice cross by Harper. Corbett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away. Corbett looks winded! Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Harper counters with a right hand to the body. Nice shot lands for Harper. Corbett has his takedown stuffed and Harper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. James Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Harper.#CL# Harper moves into the clinch. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper lands a body punch. Corbett is looking for a takedown. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper lands a body punch in the clinch. Good body shot from Harper.
Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harper is working Corbett over against the cage. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corbett is trying to stall.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A short uppercut from Harper. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4# Harper lands a left hand.
Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Harper digs a right hand underneath Corbett's ribcage. Corbett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Corbett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper is defending well against a takedown attempt. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corbett tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Harper. Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Harper getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Harper connects with a body shot. Harper with a hook. Gordon Harper is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Harper has closed the distance and engaged Corbett in a clinch.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A short left from Harper. Harper is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Harper throws out a powerful jab. Corbett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harper. Harper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper lands with a shot to the body. Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Corbett fails with the takedown and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Corbett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett. Corbett has a takedown stuffed. Harper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corbett is breathing heavily. Harper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Harper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corbett momentarily.
Harper lands with a cross. Harper lands a head shot.#CL# Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
Corbett takes an elbow to the temple. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper lands a right hand. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a right hand. A short left from Harper. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not. Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbett can do to turn this around? A short right from Harper. Harper digs a right hand underneath Corbett's ribcage. Corbett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Corbett fails to land the takedown. Harper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Harper lands with a hook. Corbett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Harper clinches up against the cage. Harper lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper scores with a hook to the body. Harper scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a right hand. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A shot in the inside from Harper. Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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! Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harper tests Corbett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Corbett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Corbett misses with a takedown and Harper counters with a right hand to the body. Harper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett takes one on the button. Corbett fails with the takedown and Harper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL# Harper closes the distance and pushes Corbett back into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Harper. Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Good body shot from Harper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Harper closes the distance and clinches. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. A bit of stalling here from Harper.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Corbett misses with some punches.
Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Corbett. Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Harper lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Corbett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Harper. Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper blocking some punches.
Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Corbett is looking to take this one to the mat. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike. 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! Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harper is working Corbett over against the cage.#T2# A body shot lands from Harper.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
A short right from Harper. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Harper lands a right hand. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Harper. A short left from Harper. Harper lands with a right to the head. Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett. Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Harper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corbett under the eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corbett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harper swivels and escapes. Harper lands with a straight right. Corbett didn't see that one coming.#CL# Harper moves into range and clinches up with Corbett. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4# Harper controlling the action here for a moment.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch. Harper is leaning against Corbett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harper is trying to push Corbett away but Corbett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Corbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Corbett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harper avoids it. James Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD# Harper jumps into guard, dragging Corbett to the mat.
#SUB2# Corbett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Corbett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gordon Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corbett throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Harper showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Harper!
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Event:
IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1# Harper tests Bolverk's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bolverk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harper in his tracks. Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Harper has managed to clinch.
Bolverk blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bolverk.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside. Harper looks winded! A hook to the body from Bolverk.
Bolverk pushes Harper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bolverk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bolverk lands with a light punch inside. A right hook to the body lands for Bolverk.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bolverk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. #ROC# Harper is rocked! Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike. Harper is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolverk finish him? Bolverk pushes Harper against the cage. Bolverk is working some dirty boxing. Bolverk pushes off with a quick right hook! Harper goes down! Harper tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bolverk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk! After winning the bout, Jormungand Bolverk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1# Corbett with a lazy takedown attempt and Harper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Horrible takedown attempt by Corbett or perhaps it was just good defense by Harper, which made it look bad. A jab from Harper does it's job there. Harper stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corbett shoots and misses and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harper scores with a head kick.
James Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Harper. Corbett dives in and grabs Harper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harper pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out. Corbett sets himself, and Harper steps forward looking for the clinch! Corbett avoids it this time. Harper leaves Corbett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Corbett shoots and misses #CL2# and Harper counters by clinching up. Corbett is breathing heavily. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Harper. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Harper. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a right to the head. Corbett swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Harper lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper is leaning against Corbett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper is leaning against Corbett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Harper. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Harper on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Harper.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper lands a right hand. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Corbett wants a takedown.
Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Corbett misses with some punches.
Corbett has Harper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A hook to the body from Harper.
Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. #T3# A short uppercut from Harper. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Harper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Harper lands a left hand.
Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Corbett tries to stall but Harper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Harper manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Corbett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corbett has Harper in his guard.#REVB# Harper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Harper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB# Corbett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Harper is posturing up here but Corbett has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harper tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harper has to tap! Slick submission there by Corbett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Corbett! After winning the bout, James Corbett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFA : 26/02
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1# Chu scores with the left hand. Harper knows he should have avoided that one. #CL# Chu clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Chu.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Chu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chu tries to throw a body punch but Harper avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage. Chu blocks a body shot from Harper. Chu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Chu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Harper instigates a clinch. Chu lands a body shot. Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper working aggressively here.
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! Chu digs a right hand into Harper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harper's gas tank. Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# Chu pulls Harper into guard.
Chu is adopting a defensive guard. Chu looking for a sweep. Not yet Chu, not yet. #T1# Chu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Chu trying to control the pace. Chu continues to stall.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harper trying to control but Chu postures up.
#T3# Chu is figuring out what he wants to do next. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harper can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD# Harper ducks straight into an uppercut from Chu and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harper manages to regain guard straight away.
Chu pushing down on Harper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4# Chu controlling the pace. Chu works his way into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Chu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Harper seems a little lost for a moment, as Chu dominates the positioning. Chu working the ground and pound but Harper is defending the strikes. An elbow from Chu crashes against the mat.
Chu has knee on belly and moves into mount. Chu controlling the position easily from mount. Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harper because Chu loaded up on that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Chu connects with a body shot that sends Harper's belly button to the back. A big right from Chu misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Harper ducks under a wild hook from Chu. The fighters circling - Harper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Chu closes the distance and pushes Harper back into the cage. Chu lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land. Chu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Harper misses with some punches.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Chu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around? Harper working aggressively here.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike. Chu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD# Chu drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chu seems keen to control Harper's posture. Harper is breathing heavily. Chu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Chu controls from within his opponent's guard. Chu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Chu forces his way into half guard. Chu stalling. #T3# Chu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. More hug and hope from Chu.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harper sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Harper is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Chu moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sake Chu! After the fight, Sake Chu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1# Corbett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Harper counter with a right hand. Harper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Corbett closes the distance and clinches up with Harper, looking for a takedown. Corbett pushes Harper against the cage but Harper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Harper looks like he wants to counter punch here. Corbett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Harper moves into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Corbett looking for a takedown. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Corbett.
A short left from Harper. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches. Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Corbett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Harper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
Harper lands with a light punch inside. Corbett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harper pulls him back up using the underhooks. Corbett is breathing heavily.#T1# Harper lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Harper. A short right from Harper. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a body punch in the clinch. Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbett wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Corbett wants a takedown.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Corbett can't get the takedown.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Harper on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not. Corbett swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Harper lands with a right to the head. Good body shot from Harper.
Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Harper. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Harper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corbett has him pressed against the cage. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. Corbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Harper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. A body shot lands from Harper.
Corbett is looking for a takedown.#T4# Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corbett drops his hands momentarily and Harper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Corbett misses with a takedown attempt and Harper counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Harper moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Nice body punch from Harper. Harper lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
A short left from Harper. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper lands with a left to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbett or not. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Harper jabs at Corbett's body. Harper connects with the punch.#CL2# Harper closes the distance and clinches. Corbett takes a shot to the head. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett. Harper presses Corbett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Harper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper lands an uppercut. Corbett working aggressively here.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Corbett's ribcage. Corbett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Corbett looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Harper. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. #T1# Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
A short right from Harper. Harper is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Corbett misses with a takedown attempt and Harper counters with a stiff right hand. Harper lands with an uppercut that bounces Corbett off the cage and back into range. Corbett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2# Harper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corbett, pushing him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. #T2# Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
Harper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper lands an uppercut. Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. Harper lands a shot to the body. Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Harper clinches up against the cage. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
#T3# Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a right hand. A short left from Harper. Corbett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corbett wants a takedown.
A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Gordon Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper is defending well against a takedown attempt. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
A body shot lands from Harper.
A short left from Harper. Harper lands an uppercut.#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Corbett is looking for a takedown. Harper cracks Corbett with a nice body shot. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands a body punch. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Good body shot from Harper.
Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper 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# Nice uppercut there from Harper. Gordon Harper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Corbett shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Corbett doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Harper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Corbett wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Corbett takes a shot to the head. Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corbett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
A short left from Harper. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a body shot. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Harper on the inside. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Corbett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well.#T1# Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Corbett's head. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a right to the head. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Harper. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbett's defenses. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Corbett tries to score a body lock takedown but Harper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Corbett tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper works on Corbett's body with a couple of short punches. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Harper is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Corbett can't fight it off and eventually Harper manages to take the fight to the floor. Corbett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Harper is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB# Corbett working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB# Harper has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Corbett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harper is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Corbett pulls down on the head and he's put Harper to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Corbett! James Corbett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFL : Let's Bang
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1# Harper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nobriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nobriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper checks the leg kick. Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Nobriega's head back.
Nobriega has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Nobriega takes the fight into the clinch. Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nobriega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Harper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper keeps control of Nobriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nobriega tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harper misses with some punches.
#T1# Nobriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Harper. Nobriega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Nobriega breaks the clinch.
Nobriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Harper is looking to counter punch.#CL# Harper darts in and clinches Nobriega up against the cage. Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nobriega misses with a punch to the body.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Nobriega's head. Nobriega blocking some punches.
Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper digs a right hand into Nobriega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nobriega's gas tank. Harper misses with some punches.
Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land. A shot in the inside from Harper. Nobriega trying to stall but Harper improves his position.
A short right from Harper on the inside. #T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Nobriega misses with a body punch.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Harper. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. #BC2# Nobriega manages to break the clinch.
Nobriega ducks right into an uppercut from Harper. Nobriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nobriega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Harper moves into the clinch. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Nobriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Porky Nobriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harper lands a lovely overhand right. Nobriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Nobriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Harper tries to keep at a distance but Nobriega has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.#T3# Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nobriegas head. A left hand lands to the body for Nobriega.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nobriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nobriega tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Nobriega tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Nobriega trying to stall but Harper improves his position.
A short right from Harper on the inside. Nice body punch from Harper. A short uppercut from Harper. A short right from Harper. Nobriega tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
Nobriega is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper avoiding damage as Nobriega throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobriega uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper lands a right hand. Nobriega blocks a body shot from Harper. A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nobriega's elbow. Nobriega blocks a body shot from Harper. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. #BC2# Nobriega breaks from the clinch.
Harper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Harper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nobriega's hands. Nobriega throws a body kick that misses. Harper is looking to counter the offense by Nobriega and move into the clinch. Nobriega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nobriega throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Harper clinches. Nobriega is trying to force a seperation but Harper has the dominant position. Harper lands with a right to the head. Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nobriega throws a right hand that Harper ducks under and follows up with a left that Harper also avoids with ease. Nobriega throws a leg kick but Harper sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice straight punches there by Harper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harper. Harper digs a good body shot into Nobriega's ribs. Nobriega takes one to the side of the head.
Harper lands a jab to the nose.#CL# Harper drives through and clinches with Nobriega against the cage.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nobriega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nobriega presses Harper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Nobriega blocks an uppercut.
Nobriega tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position. Harper pushes Nobriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Harper. Harper prevents Nobriega from breaking the clinch. Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nobriega can do to turn this around? Nobriega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
#T1# Nobriega has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Harper pushes Nobriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Nobriega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Nobriega blocks an uppercut.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Nobriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nobriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Harper closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Nobriega is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Nobriega's head. #BC2# Nobriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nobriega misses with a two punch combination.
#T2# Nobriega swinging wildly here.
Nobriega throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range. Harper is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nobriega throws a combination that misses #CL# and Harper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nobriegas head. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper prevents Nobriega from breaking the clinch. Gordon Harper has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harper lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper working aggressively here.
Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nobriega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper misses with some punches.
Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Harper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobriega's efforts to push away. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Nobriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nobriega is trying to break free. Nobriega blocks an uppercut.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper scores with a hook to the body. Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobriega uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper lands a shot to the body. Harper lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nobriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nobriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harper keeps control of Nobriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Nobriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Harper scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nobriega has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Nobriega can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harper. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Nobriega can't break the clinch.
Nobriega has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Nobriega misses with a body punch.
Harper lands with a left to the head. Nobriega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Nobriega manages to break the clinch.
Harper clobbers Nobriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nobriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Harper gets a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that second round. That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Harper cracks Nobriega with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Harper gets a clinch. Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nobriega is looking to break free of the clinch but Harper has double underhooks. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nobriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Harper tries to throw a body punch but Nobriega avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage. Nobriega working hard to break the clinch. Nobriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nobriega misses with a body punch.
Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Harper misses with some punches.
Harper prevents a body shot from Nobriega. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Nobriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Harper moves into the clinch. Harper presses Nobriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobriega's efforts to push away. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper lands an uppercut. Nobriega wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Nobriega is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nobriega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Nobriega's head. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Nobriega. Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nobriega is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nobriega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harper pushes Nobriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands a body shot. Harper keeps control of Nobriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. Harper lands an uppercut.#T2# Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Harper keeps control of Nobriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper digs a right hand underneath Nobriega's ribcage. Nobriega let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper scores with a hook to the body. Nobriega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nobriega is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land. Harper digs a right hand into Nobriega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nobriega's gas tank. Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper pushes Nobriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a left to the head. Nobriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nobriega working hard to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Nobriega's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nobriega working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Nobriega takes a shot to the head. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nobriega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper misses with a body punch.
Nobriega tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage. Harper prevents Nobriega from breaking the clinch. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nobriega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nobriega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nobriega can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper prevents Nobriega from breaking the clinch. Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Nobriega backwards. Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short left from Harper. Nobriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper gets through Nobriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper lands a nice shot to the body. Harper controlling the action here for a moment.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Nobriega.
#BC2# Nobriega breaks from the clinch.
Nobriega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harper backs up against the cage.
Nobriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd cheers as Harper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nobriega doesn't seem phased though. Nobriega tries to bum rush Harper with a series of wild strikes but Harper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nobriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harper slips a jab and a cross from Nobriega.
Harper punishes Nobriega's body with a nice straight punch. Porky Nobriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nobriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nobriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nobriega throws a right and a left that both miss. Harper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2# Nobriega moves into the clinch successfully.
Harper pushes Nobriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gordon Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harper presses Nobriega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Harper showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Harper!
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Event:
IFA Jumpstart
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1# Chu throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Chu and Harper goes tumbling to the canvas! Chu follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC# Harper is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Gordon Harper has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chu tries to pass to full mount but Harper defends it. Harper is looking to control Chu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harper avoid being mounted? Chu sitting and controlling from the half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1# Chu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Further stalling from Chu.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harper throws a body punch but Chu moves out of range. Chu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Chu clinches. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards. Harper misses with some punches.
Harper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chu to keep the fight standing.#TD# Chu drags the fight down to the ground.
Chu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chu tries to get out of the position. Chu seems keen to control Harper's posture.#T2# Chu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Chu is stalling in the full guard. Chu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Chu tries to score with some ground and pound. Harper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Chu controls the position. Harper stops Chu from passing to mount. #T3# Chu works to advance to full mount. Harper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Chu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Chu punching from mount but Harper doing a good job of avoiding damage. Chu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Chu controlling his opponent. #T4# Harper tries to hold on but Chu pushes him away. Chu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Chu looking to control and managing it successfully. Poor strikes thrown by Chu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chu controlling his opponent. Chu unloads with some shots from mount but Harper bucks and avoids them well.
Chu looking to control and managing it successfully. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chu is stinking the place up with his stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gordon Harper's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Chu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away. Harper misses with a wild body shot. Chu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harper doesn't seem bothered though. Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chu.
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss! Harper wants to clinch up but Chu keeps it at a distance. Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Harper tries to keep at a distance but Chu has taken the fight into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Chu.
Harper prevents a body shot from Chu. Chu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Chu manages to pull guard.
Chu seems keen to control Harper's posture. Chu wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment. Harper is breathing heavily.#T1# Chu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Chu controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chu works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# Chu controlling from the full mount. Harper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chu.
Chu controlling his opponent. #T3# Chu misses with a head shot. Chu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around? Chu content just to control the position here. Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chu throws some wild stikes that Harper manages to avoid easily.
Chu controlling from the full mount. Chu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4# Chu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chu looking to control and managing it successfully. Chu continues to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sake Chu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gordon Harper's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##KD# Chu catches Harper napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Harper to the canvas!
Harper is still in real trouble! Can Chu finish him? Chu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Harper seems to have recovered his senses. Chu passes Harper's left leg - he's now in half guard. Chu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Chu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chu controlling the position easily from mount. #T1# Chu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Poor strikes thrown by Chu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chu looking to ground and pound but Harper is blocking nicely. Chu throws some wild stikes that Harper manages to avoid easily.
Chu controlling the pace for now. Gordon Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Chu misses with a head shot. Chu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. More hug and hope from Chu.#T3# Chu punching from mount but Harper doing a good job of avoiding damage. Chu looking to control and managing it successfully. Harper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chu 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. Chu controlling from the full mount. #T4# Chu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harper because Chu loaded up on that one. Harper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chu.
Chu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Chu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Sake Chu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sake Chu! Sake Chu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ROTI-15
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Harper clinches up with Corbett and pushes him back against the cage. Corbett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harper after a bit of a struggle. Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
A short right from Harper. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Corbett pushes Harper up against the cage in a clinch. Corbett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Harper.#CL# Corbett clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Harper.
A right hand to the body from Harper.
Harper lands with a light punch inside. Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Corbett misses with a punch on the inside.
Corbett is looking for a takedown. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. #T1# Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Harper. Corbett is looking for a takedown. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper lands with a left to the head. A short right from Harper on the inside. 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! Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harper lands a right hand. Harper lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbett. Harper stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Corbett swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corbett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Corbett has managed to clinch.
Harper lands a body shot. A hook to the body from Harper.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands with a right to the head. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Harper lands an uppercut. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3# Corbett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harper prevents it.
Corbett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbetts head. Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Corbett is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Corbett fails to land. Harper pushes Corbett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper presses Corbett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
Corbett takes a shot to the head. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Harper. 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! Harper is leaning against Corbett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harper lands an uppercut. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
#T4# Corbett is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. Corbett is looking to take this one to the mat. A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corbett is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harper connects with a jab. Harper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Corbett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Harper counters by clinching up. Corbett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. A hook to the body from Harper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hand to the body from Harper.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Corbett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Corbett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corbett swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper. Corbett tries for a takedown but Harper circles away easily#CL2# and Harper moves into the clinch. Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Harper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corbett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! I would not like to be Corbett right now.
Corbett wants to escape the position.
Harper doesn't have the hooks in and Corbett manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Corbett drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Corbett off! Corbett jumps back into Harper's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harper holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB# Corbett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Corbett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Corbett advances to half guard. Harper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Harper is looking to improve his position.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Corbett 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.
#SUB# Corbett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Corbett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB# Corbett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Corbett is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Corbett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Corbett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Corbett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well. #T4##SUB# Corbett has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harper defend it? Corbett steps over the head and cranks it - Harper is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Corbett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Corbett! James Corbett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Harper gets a clinch. Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kush prevents a body shot from Harper. A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper. Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Harper. Harper misses with a wild body shot. Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2# Kush darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Kush is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now. Kush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Kush tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1# Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Kush. Harper lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now. Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kush goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
Kush misses with a looping left.#T2##CL# Harper closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Harper. Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper pushes Kush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Harper lands a body punch. Kush blocks a body shot from Harper. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper lands an uppercut. Kush avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Kush jumps guard and drags Harper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Kush has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kush has tightened it up now! Harper should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Kush!
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Event:
ROTI-05
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Black moves into the clinch. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. Black looking to throw knees to the head but Harper is blocking nicely.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black misses with a knee to the head. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected. Black's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harper pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Black misses with a knee strike.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper lands a left hand.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper lands an uppercut.#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Harper blocks with his arms.
Harper lands an uppercut. A short right from Harper on the inside. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. Harper lands an uppercut. Black with a knee to the head.
Harper lands a body shot. Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms. Black looks winded! A right handed body shot lands from Harper.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Harper. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Harper. Harper lands a left hand.
Black landing knees to the head.
Harper digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank. Harper lands an uppercut.#T2# Harper lands with a left to the head. Black misses with a knee to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black. A short right from Harper. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Black looking to throw knees to the head but Harper is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper lands a nice uppercut. Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3# Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper lands with a right to the head. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harper lands a right hand. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Black takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Harper. Harper presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper lands a right hand. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper lands with a right to the head. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Black takes a shot to the head. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms. A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper lands an uppercut. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper lands with a left to the head. A right hand to the body from Harper.
Harper is working Black over against the cage. Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Harper lands with a left to the head. A short left from Harper. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Harper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Black gets in close and instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black tries a knee to the head but Harper blocks it.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harper is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Harper blocks with his arms.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around? Black is breathing heavily. Harper is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harper lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands with a right to the head. Black misses with a knee to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Harper scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms. Harper lands an uppercut. Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harper lands with a right to the head. Black tries a knee to the head but Harper blocks it.
Harper lands with a left to the head. #T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head. Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Harper on the inside. Harper scores with a shoulder strike. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Harper. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a right hand. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Black misses with a knee to the head. #T3# Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Black misses with a knee to the head. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Black misses with a knee to the head. Harper lands a nice shot to the body. Harper lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Harper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gordon Harper has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harper gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. A nice left hand lands by Harper.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harper scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. A short right from Harper. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black takes a shot to the head. Harper has Black pressed against the cage.
Harper is working Black over against the cage. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Black misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Harper. Harper lands a body shot. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harper pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Harper blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot. Harper lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Black gets in close and instigates a clinch. Black tries a knee to the head but Harper blocks it.
Harper presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harper is working Black over against the cage. Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Black misses with a knee strike.
Black connects with a knee to the head.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Black tries a knee to the head but Harper blocks it.
Black misses with a knee to the head. A shot in the inside from Harper. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Harper. Harper lands a body shot. A short right from Harper. Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harper scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. Black misses with a knee to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper lands with a light punch inside. #TD# Harper pulls guard. Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Harper is controlling Black's posture. Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Harper is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment. Black is looking to stand up but Harper won't let him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harper managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper. Harper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Harper throws a body punch but Black moves out of range. Harper tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way. Black throws a counter combo.#CL2# Black moves into the clinch. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black connects with a knee to the head.
Harper is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him. Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harper blocks it with crossed arms. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper lands an uppercut. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Harper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not. Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper scores with a hook to the body. Harper digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chief Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Black misses with a knee to the head. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harper lands a shoulder strike. Harper lands a shoulder strike. #TD# Harper lands a takedown into guard.
Gordon Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Harper showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Harper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1# Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper.
Harper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stahl!
#CL2# Harper closes the distance and pushes Stahl back into the cage. Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Stahl takes a shot to the head. Stahl takes a shot to the head. Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Harper lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stahl tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage. Stahl wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
#T2# Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper cracks Stahl with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Harper lands a body shot. Harper working aggressively here.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stahl is trying to break free. A shot in the inside from Harper. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Stahl is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harper has Stahl pressed against the cage, preventing Stahl from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Harper misses with the head strike.
Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper working aggressively here.
Harper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stahl's efforts to push away. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Harper digs a right hand into Stahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stahl's gas tank. Harper throws a head punch that misses. Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper. Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Stahl's head. #T4# A frustrated look appears on Stahl's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper lands a nice shot to the body. Harper tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stahl blocking some punches.
Stahl is trying to break free. A short right from Harper on the inside. A right hand to the body from Harper.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. 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! Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a left hand.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head. Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahl moves away. Harper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harper misses with a looping left. Stahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Stahl does no damage. Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harper misses with a lunging right hand
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand. Harper lands the left hand. Harper misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stahl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stahl throws the left hand but Harper avoids the punch easily. Harper takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stahl tries to land a front kick but Harper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# Stahl tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Stahl moves out of range easily. Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl swinging wildly here.
Harper misses with a straight left. Stahl throws a big counter combination but Harper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice jab there from Harper. Stahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Harper drives through and clinches with Stahl against the cage.
Harper throws a head punch that misses. Harper lands with a right to the head. #T2# Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl. Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl is trying to break free.#T3# Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahl's elbow. Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Harper is working Stahl over against the cage. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harper lands a right hand. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stahl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gordon Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Harper. #T4# Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper lands a shoulder strike. A short right from Harper. Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stahl tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage. Harper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stahls head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl. Stahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Harper 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Harper moves into range and clinches up with Stahl. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Harper working aggressively here.
Stahl tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage. Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Harper misses with some punches.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl. Harper lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper scores with a shot to the side of Stahl's head. Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stahls head. #T1# Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harper keeps control of Stahl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harper lands with a light punch inside. Harper lands a nice uppercut. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper. Stahl tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stahl backwards. Harper lands with a left to the head. Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position. Stahl tries to break free but Harper pushes him back against the cage. Harper lands an uppercut. Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Harper throws a head punch that misses. Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stahl is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Stahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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!#CL2# Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stahl wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper misses with some punches.
Stahl takes a shot to the head. Stahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl is looking to break free of the clinch but Harper has double underhooks. Harper keeps control of Stahl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harper fails to pull guard.
Stahl tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage. Harper misses with a body punch.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper. Harper misses with some punches.
Harper lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Harper. Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Harper. Stahl is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him.#BC2# Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper wants to counter the offense by Stahl and move into the clinch position. Gordon Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Frank Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Harper lands with a left to the head. Stahl takes a shot to the head. Harper lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper lands with a short shot to the head. Stahl wants to break free but Harper has control.
Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stahl is trying to force a seperation but Harper has the dominant position. Harper misses with a short punch on the inside. A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stahl. Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stahl backwards. Harper has Stahl pressed against the cage, preventing Stahl from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gordon Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Harper prevents Stahl from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Harper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Harper!
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