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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milton Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrington is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz jumps guard but Harrington stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harrington avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pulls guard.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington stops Diaz from standing up.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Harrington on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrington.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrington stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Harrington trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Harrington is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Harrington.
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz pulls Harrington in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrington from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
Harrington with a nice head shot there.
Harrington throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Renan Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrington shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body punch but Harrington moves out of range.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Harrington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz rushes Harrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Harrington has the dominant position.
Harrington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renan Diaz 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.
A good leg kick by Harrington.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrington is out of range.
It appears Harrington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz prevents Harrington from breaking the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Harrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Harrington has him pressed against the cage.
Harrington tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harrington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Harrington postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Harrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Harrington controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harrington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Harrington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Harrington manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Harrington's takedown attempt.
Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz prevents Harrington from improving his position.
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harrington reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz forces Harrington back against the cage and clinches.
Harrington wants a takedown.
Diaz stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Harrington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrington is looking for a takedown.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington.
Diaz controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrington trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Harrington sprawls well.
Diaz pushes Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Renan Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Renan Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz just leaning against Harrington, taking a breather.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harrington has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrington is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harrington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrington.
Harrington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrington sprawls well. Harrington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Renan Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrington gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harrington up against the cage.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Diaz!
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energy
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