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Event:
ICC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1# Harris throws a looping overhand right but Paige ducks down to avoid it. Paige has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris . Paige connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris misses with a left hand and Paige counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris looks to land a combination but Paige avoids it well. Paige tests Harris 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harris throws a hook but Paige avoids it easily. Paige looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Paige lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Paige lands a jab to Harris 's midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Harris closes the distance and pushes Paige back into the ropes. Paige goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paige swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paige prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Paige is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige. Harris prevents a body shot from Paige. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paige. Paige tries to work over Harris 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Paige won't want to take too many of those. Paige tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Paige back against the ropes. Paige doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paige misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris has been working on his balance at Endgame Combat , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Paige.#TD# Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Paige trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paige can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Paige is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Paige is looking to stand up but Harris won't let him. Paige slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Harris . Harris missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dallas Paige will probably get the nod. That's time! Harris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harris misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Paige. Paige fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Harris tries to work over Paige's front leg with a kick but Paige checks it. We've been informed that Paige has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dallas Paige is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paige is out of range. Nice takedown defense from Paige. No joy for Harris on that attempt. Dallas Paige seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harris tries to clinch but Paige moves out of range. Paige cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head. Paige keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Paige moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Paige was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Paige gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the ropes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Harris . That's going to take a lot out of him. Paige lands a jab to Harris 's midsection. Harris takes one on the button. Paige connects with a nice looking jab.
Paige lands a jab. Harris throws a leg kick and Paige counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harris walks into a jab. Paige has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Harris closes the distance and clinches. Harris avoiding damage.
Harris taking a breather. Harris is trying to pull guard but Paige turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Harris misses the jab. Paige swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This has been an exciting period of action! Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris throws a leg kick and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harris throws a nice outside leg kick. Paige scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though. Dallas Paige is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Paige fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Paige connects with a body shot that sends Harris 's belly button to the back. Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Paige's shoulder, as Paige tries to avoid the shot. Paige throws a one two combo.
Paige with a jab. Harris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Rolf Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paige as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Some wild striking there from Paige.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Harris tries to clinch up and Paige counters with a nice uppercut. Paige lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Paige jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance. Paige scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jab by Paige. Paige throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paige checks a low kick from Harris . No joy there for Paige, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paige swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
A cross from Harris lands.#T1# Harris jabs at Paige's body. An inside leg kick lands from Harris . Paige swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris . Paige misses with a wild combination.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paige's calf. Harris tries to clinch up and Paige counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paige moves away. Paige staying out of range there. Harris tries to clinch but Paige is having none of it. Paige blocks a jab.#T2# Paige stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris 's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken. Harris swings for the body but Paige moves out of range.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harris misses with a straight right. Harris misses with a hook
and Paige counters with a left to the body. Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Paige circles away.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses. Paige displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Harris throws a leg kick but Paige checks it. Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paige defends it nicely. Paige is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight! Dallas Paige comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Paige 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Dallas Paige! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Dallas Paige! Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dallas Paige!
Dallas Paige wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Paige throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Harris throws a right and a left that both miss. Harris misses the shot to the body. A jab from Harris misses. #TD2# Harris gets caught napping as Paige dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard. Paige wants to get up but he can't break Harris 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Paige must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Harris controls Paige momentarily but Paige frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paige wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #SUB# Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Paige looking to pass the guard. Harris working a defensive guard here.
Paige in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB# Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paige defends it easily.#SUB# Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paige gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Paige tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard. Harris controls Paige momentarily but Paige frees himself. Paige has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from. Paige throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Paige had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily. Harris trying to control but Paige is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rolf Harris will probably get the nod. 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# Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paige was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris . Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paige checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Harris misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Harris . Paige does a little dance to reset his feet. Paige tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Paige gets the takedown into side control. Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Paige keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Paige looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Harris can't do much from the bottom here. Harris regains half guard, as Paige was trying to land strikes. Paige is thwarting Harris 's attempts to control the position. Dallas Paige has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Harris is trying to control but Paige manages to pass to mount!
Paige with a couple of short strikes. Paige sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Harris throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paige. What's that going to do exactly? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harris regains half guard. Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Paige showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Harris throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2# Paige scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Harris manages to get to full guard.
Paige has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Harris sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paige pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. Paige has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Harris trying to control but Paige is working from the bottom. Harris pushes down on Paige's leg and manages to get into half guard. Paige wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Paige trying to hold on to Harris 's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Paige is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Paige regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harris . Harris 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Harris advances position into side control! Harris trying to control the action but Paige is working from the bottom. Paige is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harris connects with a decent elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Paige is defending well. Harris controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Rolf Harris showed his dominance in that final round. I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight as a draw! Judge David Hoff scores the fight as a draw! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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