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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milton Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milton Harrington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 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, George Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrington tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harrington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harrington.
Anderson is letting Harrington control him for a moment.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Harrington keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson looking for a sweep but Harrington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harrington lands a couple of good shots and Anderson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Anderson hold on?!
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Harrington is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Anderson up.
Harrington biding his time, controlling Anderson.
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.
Harrington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harrington missing with strikes from the back.
Harrington avoiding Anderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Harrington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington misses with an elbow to the head.
Harrington throwing sloppy strikes.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Harrington won't let him.
Harrington is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Harrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Harrington trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anderson doesn't escape.
Harrington looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington scores with punches to the body.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harrington is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Harrington controlling the position well here. Anderson rolled but Harrington kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harrington trying to control.
Harrington doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Harrington to get back to his feet.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Anderson postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harrington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Harrington manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Harrington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrington swivels and escapes.
George Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrington tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrington to keep the fight standing.
Milton Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Anderson.
Harrington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrington swivels and escapes.
Harrington scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Harrington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Harrington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Harrington lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson darts in and clinches Harrington up against the cage.
Harrington wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Harrington improves position.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Harrington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Harrington back into the cage.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrington tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harrington moves into the clinch.
Harrington wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrington shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson rushes Harrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Harrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harrington's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
Anderson prevents Harrington from escaping the position.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrington keeps working.
Harrington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrington has escaped and now he's on top!
Milton Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control.
Harrington postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harrington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Harrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson has his hands on Harrington's head, controlling the position.
Harrington stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harrington manages to pass to side control.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Harrington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harrington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harrington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harrington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson is looking to get back to is feet but Harrington passes into side control.
Harrington controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson regains half guard.
Harrington is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harrington thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Harrington working the head and body with strikes.
Harrington controlling the action here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milton Harrington.
I think Harrington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Harrington!
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energy
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RATING
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