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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Harambe (ranked 4471 p4p, 481 weight class) and Karl Hansen (ranked 4831 p4p, 510 weight class). Karl Hansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Harambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harambe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Karl Hansen has been cut.
Harambe throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Harambe swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Harambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansen jumps guard but Harambe stands there with Hansen around his waist. Hansen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansen is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harold Harambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hansen.
No joy there for Harambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Harambe.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.
Harambe misses with a left hand
so Hansen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Harambe blocks nicely.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harambe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harambe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harambe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansen postures up in Harambe's guard and throws a big left but Harambe blocks it.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hansen works over Harambe with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen works over Harambe with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harambe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harambe is breathing heavily.
Hansen postures up in Harambe's guard and throws a big left but Harambe blocks 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!
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harambe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harambe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Harambe has wrist control.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Harambe's brow.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harambe keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Harambe's brow.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Hansen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harambe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hansen on the ground.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Harambe's brow.
Harambe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harambe tries to get out of the position.
Hansen is working Harambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harambe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Harambe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen is working Harambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Hansen'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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hansen.
Harambe thuds a left hand into Hansen's body.
Hansen slips under a jab.
Hansen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harold Harambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen misses with a body punch
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harambe has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Harambe.
Hansen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansen with the counter takedown but Harambe avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harambe misses with a hook
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harambe.
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harambe.
Harambe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansen is just out of range.
Harold Harambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harambe.
Harambe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Harambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harambe moves away from the strike by Hansen.
Hansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Harambe is just out of range.
Hansen misses with a body punch
and Harambe moves into the clinch.
Hansen wants a takedown.
Hansen looking for a takedown.
Harambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Harambe stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Harold Harambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Hansen.
Harambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harambe prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Harambe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Hansen avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harambe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansen.
Harambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harambe is defending well.
Harambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen wants a takedown but no success here.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Harambe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Harambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harambe leaning against his opponent.
Hansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harambe.
Harambe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harambe gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.
Harambe scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harambe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harambe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harambe stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Harambe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hansen 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harambe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Hansen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Harambe does it's job there.
Harambe scores with a hook to the body. Hansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hansen connects with a body shot.
Harambe misses with a wild body shot.
Hansen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harambe defends it well.
Hansen defending well as Harambe loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harambe drops Hansen with a right and a left! Harambe comes rushing in but Hansen regains his composure and manages to keep Harambe in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harambe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harambe is stalling in the full guard.
Harambe trying to move into half guard but instead Hansen has managed to sweep!
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harambe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Harambe's brow.
Hansen won't allow Harambe to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hansen postures up in Harambe's guard and throws a big left but Harambe blocks it.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harambe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen postures up in Harambe's guard and throws a big left but Harambe blocks it.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen trying to control but Harambe is working from the bottom.
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen is in close to Harambe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karl Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harambe has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harambe's head.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harambe's head.
Harambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen postures up in Harambe's guard and throws a big left but Harambe blocks it.
Hansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen works over Harambe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hansen forces his way into half guard.
Hansen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen drops an elbow to the side of Harambe's head.
Hansen working over Harambe with some ground and pound. Harambe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hansen winds up and cracks Harambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hansen is trying to control. Harambe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Hansen there.
Hansen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harambe!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen lands a big elbow.
Hansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Hansen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hansen landing strikes from the mount.
Hansen landing punches.
Harambe is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hansen!
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