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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by E-17 . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
Harvey fails to land with a series of punches.
Higashikuni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Higashikuni persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Higashikuni slips the punch.
Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Higashikuni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higashikuni shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
Harvey lunges at Higashikuni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Higashikuni's hand.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higashikuni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey lands with a straight right. Higashikuni didn't see that one coming.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey throws a leg kick but Higashikuni moved away.
Higashikuni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harvey counters with a three punch combo that has Higashikuni backing up. Higashikuni nods at Harvey to acknowledge the strikes.
Higashikuni is rocked!
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown attempt
and Harvey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Higashikuni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higashikuni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey slips a jab from Higashikuni.
Harvey gets caught flat footed, as Higashikuni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Higashikuni tries to pass.
Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Higashikuni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Higashikuni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Higashikuni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni pushes down on Harvey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harvey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Higashikuni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harvey trying to control but Higashikuni postures up.
Harvey wants to improve his position but Higashikuni is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control here.
Higashikuni throwing shots but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Higashikuni trying to control from half guard but Harvey is working away.
Harvey gets full guard.
Harvey trying to keep a closed guard but Higashikuni is proving a slippery customer.
Higashikuni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higashikuni on the side of the head.
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks.
Harvey misses with a leg kick.
Higashikuni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Higashikuni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harvey pinned against the cage. Harvey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higashikuni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harvey leaves Higashikuni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Higashikuni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harvey!
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Higashikuni.
No luck for Higashikuni with that takedown attempt.
Higashikuni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higashikuni gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni scores a takedown into full mount!
Higashikuni dominating with strikes here.
Harvey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Higashikuni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harvey.
Higashikuni wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harvey is now in half guard.
Higashikuni wants to get back to full guard.
Harvey is thwarting Higashikuni's attempts to control the position.
Higashikuni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harvey trying to control the action but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni gets back to full guard.
Harvey gets to his feet. Higashikuni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni gets a double leg takedown into Harvey's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni is working Harvey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard.
Higashikuni is trying to keep Harvey in close.
Harvey lands a couple of elbows.
Higashikuni keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Higashikuni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws a big elbow that misses.
Harvey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Higashikuni is keeping the position.
Harvey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Higashikuni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey preventing the sweep.
Higashikuni trying to keep a closed guard but Harvey is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harvey controlling from the top position.
Higashikuni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harvey regains half guard.
Higashikuni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higashikuni wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higashikuni trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey gets back to full guard.
Higashikuni preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is working hard here to advance position.
Higashikuni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Higashikuni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Higashikuni is working away from the top position though.
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Higashikuni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Higashikuni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Higashikuni there.
Harvey wants to control but Higashikuni is keeping busy.
Higashikuni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Higashikuni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harvey tries to roll over but Higashikuni keeps him under control.
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 Brian Harvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harvey throws a lazy head kick
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higashikuni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harvey avoids it really well and circles away.
Higashikuni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harvey's waist but Harvey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Higashikuni off to one side.
Higashikuni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Higashikuni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katsu Higashikuni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higashikuni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Higashikuni checks it.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Higashikuni is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni fails with a takedown attempt.
Higashikuni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brian Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Higashikuni fails with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harvey lands with a kick to the temple. Higashikuni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Higashikuni. Higashikuni gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey throws a jab when Higashikuni was well out of range.
Harvey slips under a jab.
Higashikuni throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Harvey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Higashikuni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni fails with a takedown attempt.
Higashikuni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Harvey catches Higashikuni right on the button with a cross.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higashikuni was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey works the jab nicely.
Higashikuni scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harvey taking shots to the head.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey pulls Higashikuni in to control the position.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Higashikuni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Higashikuni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higashikuni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Higashikuni won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
Higashikuni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Higashikuni has passed into half guard!
Harvey regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higashikuni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Harvey is keeping the position.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Higashikuni advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Higashikuni throwing shots but Harvey is blocking nicely.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Harvey is defending well.
Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Higashikuni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harvey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Higashikuni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higashikuni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higashikuni postures up.
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higashikuni's guard.
Higashikuni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harvey stays in close to Higashikuni's body and controls the position.
Higashikuni wants to sweep here but Harvey controlling him for the moment.
Higashikuni can't keep his opponent in guard - Harvey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Higashikuni wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands strikes from half guard.
Harvey wants to pass to mount but Higashikuni is defending the position.
Higashikuni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey moves nicely into side control.
Higashikuni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Higashikuni is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higashikuni is looking to improve his position.
Harvey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higashikuni defending well though.
Higashikuni wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harvey drops an elbow to the side of Higashikuni's head.
Higashikuni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higashikuni.
Harvey chips away with some ground and pound.
Harvey preventing the sweep.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Higashikuni keeps moving.
Higashikuni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higashikuni is on top in guard.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Higashikuni is posturing up here but Harvey has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Higashikuni tries to roll out but it's too tight and Higashikuni has to tap! Slick submission there by Harvey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Harvey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brian Harvey made sure he mentioned Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (95% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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