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Event:
GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# McScramble misses the shot to the body. It looked like Harling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Harling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McScramble fails with the takedown and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# McScramble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Harling wants to get back to his feet but McScramble drags him back down. McScramble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McScramble trying to control the action but Harling is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McScramble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. McScramble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# McScramble wants to control but Harling is keeping him busy. McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. McScramble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harling keeps working. McScramble is putting a hurting on Harling here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2# McScramble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. McScramble trying to control the position but Harling is working away. McScramble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2# Harling is not content to let McScramble control the position. Harling defending against the ground and pound. McScramble working the ground and pound but Harling is defending the strikes. #SUB2# McScramble is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harling looks calm but he's in trouble here. McScramble gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harling is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McScramble lets go of the hold and Harling can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack McScramble! Jack McScramble is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Jack McScramble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Harald Harling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1# Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor. Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Okafor misses. Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harling manages to avoid it. Okafor works Harling's body with a nice hook. A cross from Okafor lands. Okafor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Harling throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor looks to throw a body kick and Harling counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okafor cracks Harling with an open hand slap. Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harling throws a shot to the body.
Harling slips under a jab. Donk. Okafor catches Harling right on the button with a cross. Okafor scores with a punch to the head. Okafor is looking to slow Harling down with leg kicks. Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harling throws out the jab. Harling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harling thinking. Harald Harling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Okafor throws a nice inside leg kick. Harling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Harling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Okafor misses with a wild body shot. Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okafor wants to clinch up but Harling keeps it at a distance. Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Okafor lunges at Harling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harling's hand. Okafor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut. Okafor throws a hook but Harling avoids it easily. Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okafor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Harling loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch. Okafor lands with a nice body kick. Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Harling. Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Harling moves away and avoids it.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target. #CL# Okafor drives through and clinches with Harling against the cage.
Harling lands with a short head shot on the inside. Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Okafor pushes Harling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a head punch that misses. Harling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor. Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Harling uses good head movement to avoid it. Harling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Harling.
#T4# Okafor throws a head punch that misses. Harling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor tries for a takedown but Harling manages to get underhooks.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Harling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Harling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Okafor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harling after a bit of a struggle. Harling lands with a light punch inside. Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harling backwards. Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harling prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harling tries a body shot but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor lands with a left to the head. #TD# Okafor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okafor manages to end up in side control. Harling pushes Okafor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okafor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Okafor misses with a head kick.
Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Okafor feints and as Harling raises his hands in defense, Okafor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position. Okafor controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor'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.#T1# Harling keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. Okafor postures up in Harling's guard and throws a big left but Harling blocks it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Harling moves out of range as Okafor strikes.#KD2# Harling drops Okafor with a beautiful combination! Okafor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harling is looking for the KO! Harling looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.#T2# Harling throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range. Harling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor. Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Harling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harling. Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL# Okafor rushes Harling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Okafor misses with the head strike.
Harling throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor. Okafor lands an uppercut. Harling scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor misses with some punches.
Harling cracks Okafor with a nice body shot. Harling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Okafor lands with a good body shot. Harling misses the shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor. Okafor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Harling looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okafor. Okafor obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# Harling misses with a body shot.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Harling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Sunshine Okafor is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Harling counters with a stiff right hand. Okafor shoots and misses and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunshine Okafor. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harling swats away the attempt to clinch by Okafor. A combination from Harling does no damage. Okafor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sunshine Okafor will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Okafor throws a jab when Harling was well out of range. Okafor connects with a high kick. Harling thows a left - swing and a miss! Harling swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
#TD# Okafor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harling's guard. Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harling swivels though and keeps the full guard. Okafor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor looking to sit in guard and control but Harling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Harling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harling. #T1# Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Okafor wants to sweep here but Harling controlling him for the moment. Harling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Okafor is trying to control the position but Harling postures up. Okafor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harling's guard. #REVR# Harling wants to stand but Okafor is controlling the position. #ES2# Harling wriggles free and stands up. Good shot there by Okafor.#T2# Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Okafor misses with a right hand and Harling counters with a stiff right hand. Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses. Harling misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a flying knee. Nice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling misses with a left hand and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor lands with a cross. Okafor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Harling does a little dance to reset his feet. Harling looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.#CL# Okafor forces Harling back against the cage and clinches. Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Okafor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Harling. Harling throws a head punch that misses. Harling lands a nice uppercut. Harling misses with a hook from the clinch. Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harling scores with a nice hook to the head. Harling lands with a left to the head. Harling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Harling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Okafor scores with a shoulder strike. Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harling or not. Harling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Harling tries to circle away but Okafor has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Harling manages to break the clinch.
Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow. Okafor connects with a crisp jab. Harling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harling can do to turn this around? Harling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice shot lands for Okafor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4# Okafor thuds his right hand into Harling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick. Okafor thows a body kick. Harling tries to catch it but that hurt him. Harling throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Harling avoids them all with ease. Harling moves out of range of the body kick. Harling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harling blocks a head kick by Okafor.
#T1# A combination from Harling does no damage. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harling takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Okafor lands with a light punch inside. Okafor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harling avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harling throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a slapping leg kick. Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a looping left. Harling throws a counter combo. Okafor tries to clinch up but Harling circles away and keeps his distance.#T2# Harling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away. Okafor throws a lazy head kick and Harling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Okafor. Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harling's hands. Harling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Harling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Harling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Okafor wants to land a leg kick but Harling is out of range. Okafor blocks a jab.#T3# Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harling. Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Okafor closes the distance and pushes Harling back into the cage. Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harling lands a shoulder strike. Harling misses with some punches.
Okafor gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harling leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harling! But no joy. Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Okafor takes the fight into the clinch. Harling presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling gets underhooks to prevent Okafor's takedown attempt.
Harling misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor. Harling misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land. Harling lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Harling working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harling. Sunshine Okafor has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Harling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot. Okafor is looking to counter punch. Harling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor had his way with Harald Harling in that round. The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor'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. 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.#R5# Okafor throws a hook to the side of Harling's head but Harling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harling misses with a hook
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harling.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Okafor slips under a jab. Harling thows a left - swing and a miss! Harling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okafor. Despite the aggression on Harling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Okafor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Harling throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick. Harling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor. Okafor shoots in for a double leg but Harling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Harling moves out of range of the strikes. Harling looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range. Harling digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs. Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harling. Harling ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.#T2# Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harling. Harling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Okafor lands with a slapping head kick. Harling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling misses with a straight right. Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Sunshine Okafor's cut is getting worse.#CL# Okafor instigates a clinch. Okafor keeps control of Harling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##BC# Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Okafor misses with a left hand and Harling counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Okafor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Harling! Harald Harling is the new lightweight champion! After the fight, Harald Harling 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:
GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1# Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Harling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Harling slaps away a takedown attempt from Bleak, before circling back to the center of the mat. A big right from Bleak misses. Harling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut. Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harling sprawls well. Harling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harling was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak. Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bleak moves out of range as Harling strikes.#TD# Bleak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Harling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Bleak cracks Harling with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB# Bleak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harling, who protects the arm well. Bleak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Bleak in side control, throwing shots but Harling defends. #SUB# Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harling has escaped the position, nice work there. Bleak working the ground and pound but Harling is defending the strikes. #T2# Bleak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bleak throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB# Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harling wants to get back to his feet. An elbow from Bleak crashes against the mat.
Bleak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Harling's head but Harling avoids it well. Harling is trying to escape the position but Bleak is controlling the position. Harling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Bleak 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. Bleak misses with the ground and pound.#T3# Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harling dodges the ground and pound from Bleak. Bleak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Harling is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bleak has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Harling! Harling throws a strike but Bleak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bleak prevents Harling from getting back to his feet. Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard. Harling can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bleak working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Harling wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Harling is defending the position. Harling tries to kick Bleak off but Bleak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bleak thows a huge punch but Harling dodges it nicely.
Harling is trying to stand up here but Bleak is controlling him well. Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Harling walks into a straight right hand from Bleak. Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Harling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Harling throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem. Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bleak prevents a body shot from Harling. Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak working aggressively here.
Harling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head. #BC# Bleak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harling throws a combination that misses #TD# and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bleak throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Harling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Harling!#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Harling stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bleak throws up his legs and catches Harling in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Harling tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bleak! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darsin Bleak! Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title! Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Harald Harling spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Murhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Pate Murhapuro has been cut. Murhapuro lands an overhand right. Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away. Harling slips a jab from Murhapuro. Harling slips a straight right by Murhapuro. Murhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harling throws out the jab. Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harling moves away. Murhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Harling to counter with a crisp jab. Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harling throws a big shot that misses. Harling misses with a few strikes there.
Murhapuro throws a right and a left that both miss. Murhapuro throws a body punch but Harling moves out of range. Harling throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem. Murhapuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Harling misses with a looping right. Harling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Murhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Harling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murhapuro. Harling throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhapuro slips under a jab from Harling. Murhapuro misses with a body shot
and Harling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harling counters with a straight right hand. Murhapuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harling. Harling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2# Harling lands a big uppercut and Murhapuro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murhapuro looks OK. Harling waves Murhapuro back to his feet!#ROC2#Murhapuro is rocked!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Oh Murhapuro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A swing and a miss from Harling. Murhapuro seems to have got his legs back now. Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Harling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Murhapuro tries to clinch but Harling is having none of it. Harling misses with a series of wild punches.
Murhapuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Harling counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Pate Murhapuro's cut is getting worse. Harling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Murhapuro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Murhapuro misses with a left hand #KD2# and Harling counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhapuro toppling to the canvas! Murhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harling finish him?! Harling looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.#T3# Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Murhapuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Murhapuro misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Murhapuro gets a clinch. Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head. Murhapuro gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Harling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Murhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Harling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Murhapuro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Pate Murhapuro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Murhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harling scores with a shot to the side of Murhapuro's head. Nice body punch from Harling - that landed with a thud.
Harling lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harling taking a breather. Harling trying to control the position but instead, Murhapuro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harling into the cage. Harling wants to break free but Murhapuro has control.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head. Murhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as Harling controls his hands.
Murhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage. Murhapuro lands a shot to the body. Murhapuro lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Murhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Harling controls the action.
Murhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch. Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head. Murhapuro tries a body shot but Harling blocks it.
Harling looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Harling dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pate Murhapuro's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Murhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Harling looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range. Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Murhapuro's shoulder, as Murhapuro tries to avoid the shot. Murhapuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harling.
Harling slips under a jab from Murhapuro. Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Harling moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses. Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Harling lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harald Harling seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Harling moved out of range nicely.#T1# Murhapuro clobbers Harling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Harling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pate Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Harling's shoulder, as Harling tries to avoid the shot. Harling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand and Harling counters with a nice uppercut. Murhapuro drops his hands momentarily and Harling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Murhapuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harling. Harling throws a counter combo. Harling misses with a double jab
and Murhapuro counters with a stiff right hand. Murhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Murhapuro clinches up against the cage.#T2# Murhapuro lands with a right to the head. Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Harling blocking some punches.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro gets through Harling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhapuro as Harling tries to tie him up. Harling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Harling. Harling digs a right hand underneath Murhapuro's ribcage. Murhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murhapuro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Harling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Murhapuro has Harling pushed against the cage. Murhapuro tries to work over Harling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Harling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harling's elbow. Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses. Murhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle. Harling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Harling avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage. Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Murhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Harling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Harling cracks a nice hook into Murhapuro's ribs. Harling throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Pate Murhapuro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Murhapuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A jab from Murhapuro misses. Harling throws out a counter right but Murhapuro avoids it with no problem. Harling works Murhapuro's body with a nice hook. Murhapuro misses with a double jab
letting Harling counter with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pate Murhapuro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harald Harling! After the fight, Harald Harling 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:
GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1# Harling misses with a right hand and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harling throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot. Harling moves out of range as Hayes strikes. Harling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Harling looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range. A slow jab from Harling misses its intended target. Harling throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Harling is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Harling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hayes scores with a nice strike.#T1# Harling misses with a body shot.
Harling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Hayes throws out a counter right but Harling avoids it with no problem. Harling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hayes slips under a jab. Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand. Harling misses with a looping left. Hayes lands a nice hook to Harling's body. Harling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've been informed that Hayes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hayes slips a straight right by Harling. Hayes misses with a looping right. Harling appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harling.
Harling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Harling takes one on the button. Harling throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes. Nice jab there from Hayes. Hayes scores with a jab. Harling acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Harling 's head but he takes it in his stride. Harling misses with a straight left. Harling takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Hayes throws a poor cross that misses
#KD# and Harling counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hayes! Harling lets Hayes back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Hayes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harling had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Hayes throws out a loose jab but Harling uses good head movement to avoid it. Mathew Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harling misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming. Hayes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hayes tests Harling's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hayes looks to land a left hand but Harling moved out of range nicely. Hayes lands with a good body shot. 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! Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it. Harling misses with a straight right. #T4# Harling avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Harling takes one on the button. Harling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hayes defending well as Harling loads up on a big left hand. Hayes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hayes misses with a left hand enabling Harling to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Hayes is rocked! Hayes slips under a jab. Harling sets himself, and Hayes steps forward looking for the clinch! Harling avoids it this time. Harling throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hayes counter with a right hand. Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harling. Harling is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hayes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Harling misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Hayes dominated that round. That's time! Harling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hayes thows a left - swing and a miss! Harling has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Harling lands with a right that hurts Hayes. Hayes looks to clinch but Harling throws a short knee that drops Hayes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Harald Harling! Harald Harling decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1# Justice lands a jab-cross combination. Harling fails to land with a series of punches.
Justice throws a body shot but no joy. We've been told by Harling's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Justice tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Harling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jab by Justice. Justice takes a swing at Harling's ribcage but misses. Justice has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harling is landing a low percentage of strikes. Some wild striking there from Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harling misses with a few strikes there.
Harling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Harling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justice. Justice throws the left hand but Harling avoids the punch easily.#T1# The crowd cheers as Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harling doesn't seem phased though. Justice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harling momentarily.
Harling swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Justice staying out of range there. Justice throws a hook but Harling blocks it. Harling misses the body punch and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Justice throws a jab when Harling was well out of range. Harling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justice finds it's way round the side to connect with Harling's head. Justice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jarrad Justice has been cut. Justice misses with an uppercut
and Harling counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Justice blocks a jab.#KD# Harling drops Justice with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Justice looks back up at him and smiles so Harling waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Justice is rocked! Harling throws a right hand that misses
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Justice tries to get into range but Harling steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Justice! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Harling scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Harling! A less than humble Harald Harling misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WPFA XLVII: Fudd vs PG
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1# Guinness fails with the takedown and Harling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Guinness is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jake Guinness has been cut. Guinness slips under a jab. Harling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Guinness throws a leg kick that is checked and Harling counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oh Guinness is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Harling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guinness misses with a takedown and Harling counters with a huge right that knocks Guinness out cold! Harling is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Harling! Harald Harling 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:
Dominance XIV
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fudge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Harling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Alfie Fudge has been cut. Harling lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fudge falls backwards - clearly groggy! Harling dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Harling! Harald Harling decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD# O Malley drops Harling with a beautiful combination! Harling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - O Malley is looking for the KO!#ROC#Harling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Harald Harling has been cut.#KD2# Harling drops O Malley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but O Malley looks back up at him and smiles so Harling waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#O Malley is rocked! Harling is still on wobbly legs! Can O Malley finish him? 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! O Malley throws a body shot but no joy. Oh O Malley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD# O Malley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. O Malley lands a couple of decent looking shots. O Malley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. O Malley seems to have got his legs back now. Harling seems to have recovered his senses. O Malley throws a big elbow that misses. O Malley stands up over Harling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. O Malley sitting in guard, not really doing much. Harling wants to stand but O Malley is controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Malley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# O Malley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Harling is trying to get back to his feet. O Malley looks up at the clock and then as Harling takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, O Malley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harling being controlled for a moment. O Malley 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. O Malley working the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Harling's face as O Malley controls the position. Harling is looking to work his way out of this bad position but O Malley is controlling him well. O Malley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. O Malley scores with punches from side control. Harling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2# O Malley lands a nice forearm strike. O Malley is putting a hurting on Harling here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# O Malley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. O Malley working the ground and pound. Harling parries the strikes from O Malley easily there. O Malley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harling to escape.
Harling wants to get back to his feet. Harling taking a bit of punishment here - O Malley scoring with strikes. O Malley scores with punches from side control. Harling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. O Malley controlling the position. O Malley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Harling taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB# O Malley is trying to get an arm triangle but Harling is defending well. O Malley controls the position. O Malley working the body and head with strikes. Harling is not in a great position here, taking some shots. O Malley landing a few strikes. O Malley scoring with punches and elbows. O Malley lands a big left to the face of Harling, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from O Malley and another - Harling is out! O Malley stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane O Malley! After winning the bout, Shane O Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Harald Harling stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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