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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Harrington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte's chin.
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257 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Estiarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Estiarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Estiarte takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrington lands with a light punch inside.
Harrington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Estiarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Estiarte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harrington is keeping busy.
Estiarte stalling against the cage.
Estiarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrington takes an elbow to the temple.
Harrington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Estiarte is keeping busy.
Harrington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington blocks the elbow strike.
Harrington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrington lands a hook that snaps the head of Estiarte backwards.
Estiarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrington managing to block the knees to the body from Estiarte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte has been cut.
Harrington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrington leaning against his opponent.
Harrington letting Estiarte take a breather here.
Harrington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Estiarte tries to score with a low kick but Harrington moves his leg out of the way.
Estiarte misses with a jab to the body
and Harrington counters with a good, hard body kick but Estiarte shrugs it off.
Estiarte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrington doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrington misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Estiarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington looks for the body kick but Estiarte saw that one coming.
Harrington is looking to slow Estiarte down with leg kicks.
A jab from Harrington finds it's way through Estiarte's defenses.
Estiarte tries a low kick but Harrington avoids it.
Estiarte blocks the body kick.
Harrington blocks a leg kick.
Harrington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Estiarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrington.
Estiarte moves out of range as Harrington throws a body kick.
Harrington lands a body shot.
Estiarte tries to clinch up.
Estiarte avoids a kick to the body.
Harrington keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harrington - that will leave a mark!
Harrington blocks a head kick by Estiarte.
Some wild striking there from Estiarte.
Estiarte throws a head kick that misses
and Harrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Estiarte lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrington.
Estiarte throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Estiarte.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Estiarte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrington - the referee stops the clock and Estiarte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrington. Estiarte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Estiarte is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington lands a jab to the nose.
Estiarte tries to clinch up.
Estiarte thows a body shot but no joy.
Estiarte misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte throws out a loose jab but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Estiarte's head coaches at Evil Empire: †AWAKENING† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harrington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrington checks a leg kick.
Estiarte blocks the body kick.
Estiarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrington.
Harrington moves into the clinch.
Harrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Estiarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estiarte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Estiarte has a couple of punches blocked by Harrington.
Estiarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrington's defenses.
Harrington blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Harrington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harrington takes one to the side of the head.
Estiarte throws a jab when Harrington was well out of range.
Harrington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estiarte.
Harrington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estiarte.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Estiarte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrington - the referee stops the clock and Estiarte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrington. Estiarte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Ashley Harrington's cut even more.
The crowd cheers as Harrington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Estiarte doesn't seem phased though.
Harrington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estiarte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Estiarte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Estiarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrington lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Estiarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Estiarte as he connects with a hook.
Harrington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Estiarte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrington's calf.
Harrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Estiarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrington counters with a solid body kick.
Estiarte thuds a left hand into Harrington's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington thows a body kick. Estiarte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrington stuns Estiarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Estiarte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrington is out of range.
Estiarte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrington checks it well.
Estiarte fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte throws a head kick that misses
and Harrington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Estiarte lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Harrington.
Estiarte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harrington counters with a nice body shot.
Harrington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estiarte.
Harrington throws a body kick that misses.
Estiarte throws a leg kick which misses Harrington's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrington tries to avoid it.
Estiarte throws a jab when Harrington was well out of range.
Harrington lands a head shot.
Harrington scores with a leg kick.
Harrington misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte misses with a hook
and Harrington counters with a solid body kick.
Estiarte moves into the clinch.
Harrington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Estiarte has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Estiarte misses with a body punch.
Estiarte prevents a body shot from Harrington.
Estiarte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Estiarte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Harrington.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte's cut is getting worse.
Harrington avoids a wild elbow strike from Estiarte.
Estiarte misses with an elbow strike.
Estiarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Estiarte misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Estiarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrington avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Ashley Harrington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Estiarte misses with a body punch.
Harrington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Estiarte.
Harrington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Estiarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrington avoids it.
Estiarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estiarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Ashley Harrington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Estiarte blocking some punches.
Estiarte blocking some punches.
Harrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Estiarte.
Harrington scores with a shot to the side of Estiarte's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harrington throws a head kick that misses.
Estiarte missing with a left hand there. Harrington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Estiarte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harrington lands a big head kick that sends Estiarte tumbling to the mat! Harrington takes a step backwards and waves Estiarte back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Estiarte is rocked!
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!
Estiarte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrington has time to react.
Oh Estiarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harrington. Estiarte shrugs it off though.
Estiarte thows a body shot but no joy.
Estiarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrington. Harrington obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Estiarte takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Harrington engages and cracks Estiarte with a massive lead left hook - Estiarte tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Harrington is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashley Harrington!
After winning the bout, Ashley Harrington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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