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Event: OFC: Blood Night LX     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack misses the jab.#CL2#
Haack pushes Strunz up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack blocks a body shot from Strunz.
Haack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haack lands an uppercut.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Haack blocks an elbow strike from Strunz.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz tries to move into range but Haack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strunz slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Haack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strunz swings for the body but Haack moves out of range. #CL2#
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Strunz.
Haack scores with a hook to the body.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Haack lands a shot to the body.
Strunz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haack avoids it.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haack's elbow.
Haack lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Haack.
Strunz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Haack throws a head punch that misses.
Haack prevents a body shot from Strunz. #BC#
Strunz breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Strunz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haack thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Haack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Haack has closed the distance and engaged Strunz in a clinch.
Haack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
Strunz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haack avoids it.
Strunz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haack tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Haack lands a left hand.
Strunz scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Strunz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack. #BC#
Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strunz finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
A left lands for Strunz.
Haack slips under a jab from Strunz.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strunz.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab. #CL2#
Haack has managed to clinch.
Haack throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Strunz breaks from the clinch.
Strunz stuns Haack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack tries to clinch but Strunz moves away
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Haack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strunz misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Haack closes the distance and pushes Strunz back into the cage.
Strunz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Strunz lands a nice uppercut.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz lands a body punch.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack keeps control of Strunz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz lands a left hand.
Andre Haack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Strunz misses with a knee strike.
Haack lands a right hand.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Haack.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a head punch that misses.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Strunz on the inside.
Strunz lands with a left to the head.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action.
Haack tries to throw a body punch but Strunz avoids it by throwing Haack back against the cage.
Strunz takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Strunz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haack has him pressed against the cage.
Haack working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strunz.
Strunz tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Haack has the dominant position.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Strunz tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Strunz cracks Haack with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haack.
A frustrated look appears on Strunz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack misses with some punches.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Haack tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strunz wants to break free but Haack has control.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Haack looks to move away, Strunz throws a big counter combo but Haack just gets out of the way.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.#T4#
Strunz lands with a right hand.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strunz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strunz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strunz swats away the attempt to clinch by Haack.
Good standup being displayed there by Strunz as he connects with a hook.
Strunz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Haack slips the punch.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strunz tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strunz misses with a straight left.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack throws a jab when Strunz was well out of range.
Strunz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz counters with a left to the body.
Haack staying out of range there.
Strunz misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Haack wants to counter with a clinch but Strunz pushes him away.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Haack is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haack moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Strunz slips under a jab from Haack.
Strunz throwing a counter right hand but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Haack moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Haack looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Strunz misses with a hook.#T1#
Haack misses with a looping left.
Haack is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Haack closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Haack on the inside.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haack.
Strunz misses with a body punch.
Strunz is leaning against Haack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Haack.
Haack lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Strunz.
A short right from Haack.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike.
Haack lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strunz lands a nice uppercut.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz.
Haack lands with a light punch inside.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Strunz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strunz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Haack lands a left hand.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strunz lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Haack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Haack.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
Strunz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haack or not.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strunz takes a shot to the head.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strunz throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack wants to counter the offense by Strunz and move into the clinch position.
Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack misses with a looping left.
It looked like Strunz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haack.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Haack slips under a jab.

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 Bronko Strunz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!

A relieved looking Bronko Strunz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 403: Venom     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Haack closes the distance and clinches.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maneno is trying to push Haack away but Haack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Haack has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Haack keeps him there for the moment.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Maneno prevents a body shot from Haack.
Haack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Haack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maneno or not.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Haack is controlling the position. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack is looking to clinch.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno. #T1#
Haack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haack misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Maneno sets himself, and Haack steps forward looking for the clinch! Maneno avoids it this time.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Haack has managed to clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Haack is controlling him.
Haack misses with the head strike. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Haack wants to clinch.
Haack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Maneno's head coaches at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Haack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Haack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack swinging wildly here. #T3#
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Haack rushes Maneno and presses him up against the cage.
Haack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Haack.#CL2#
Haack gets a clinch.
Haack lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack digs a good body shot into Maneno's ribs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
Haack gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Haack pushes Maneno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haack pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haack digs a right hand underneath Maneno's ribcage. Maneno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Haack scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Haack.
Haack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Haack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
Haack moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Haack.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Haack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.#T1#
Haack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Haack moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Haack takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Haack is looking to clinch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Haack drops Maneno with a beautiful combination! Maneno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haack is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Chiku Maneno has been cut.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Haack works Maneno's body with a nice hook.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Haack darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
A big left from Haack misses.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Haack has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Maneno wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Haack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maneno backs up against the cage.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Haack moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Haack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haack lands a two punch combo.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Maneno clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maneno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haack doesn't seem phased though.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chiku Maneno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack moves in looking to clinch but Maneno pushes him off.
Maneno thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maneno in his tracks. #CL2#
Haack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maneno, pushing him back against the cage.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
A right hook to the body lands for Haack.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Maneno is trying to push Haack away but Haack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Haack as the two fighters clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andre Haack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haack misses with some punches. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Haack steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maneno.
Haack lands an overhand right.
Maneno throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Maneno ducks down to avoid it.
Haack darts in trying to clinch
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haack doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Maneno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Maneno tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Haack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Maneno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Haack has managed to clinch. #BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Haack is controlling him.#BC#
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Maneno.
Haack wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack wants to clinch
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Haack closes the distance but Maneno moves to the side
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haack thinking.
Haack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haack thinking.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Haack moves out of range. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Haack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack misses with a jab to the body
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Haack just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack tries to counter with a clinch but Maneno shakes him off and moves away.
Haack throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maneno 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chiku Maneno!

Our winner, Chiku Maneno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFC 398: Genesis     
Date:   Jan 09, 2019
#R1#
Haack moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haack moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
Turner slips a straight right by Haack.
Turner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Haack misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Good shot there by Haack.
Turner avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Haack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Haack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Turner avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haack slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.#CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Turner pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack prevents a body shot from Turner.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
Haack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Haack misses with a knee to the head.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Haack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haack pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. #T4#
A knee to the head by Haack.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Haack looks winded!
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Haack can't break the clinch.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack is trying to stall.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haack misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Haack throws a right hand that misses
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Haack's belly button to the back.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Haack lands a head shot.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Haack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack blocks a jab.
No joy there for Haack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Haack.
Haack lands with a good body shot.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Haack staying out of range there.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Turner.
Nice straight punches there by Haack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haack.#T2##CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack misses with some punches. #BC2#
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack lands with a shot to the body.
Haack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Turner pushes Haack away with a front kick.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haack!
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Haack.
Turner takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Haack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Haack slips under a jab.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Turner clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Haack scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack. #BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack digs a good hook to Turner's body.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Turner dips to his left and cracks Haack with an uppercut!
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a body kick that misses
and Haack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range. #KD#
Turner lands a left and a right that send Haack crashing to the mat, dazed. Turner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Turner.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.#T2##KD#
Turner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Haack. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Haack to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Haack has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a head kick. Turner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Turner feints and then cracks Haack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haack down.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Haack avoided it.
Turner is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it. #T4#
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haack throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner blocks a head kick by Haack.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Haack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Haack misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!

Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFC 396: Bosch vs Murphy II     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Damballah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Damballah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haack counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Damballah! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
A good leg kick by Haack.
A combination from Pierno does no damage.
Haack keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierno blocks a low kick nicely.
Pierno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
Pierno misses with a hook
and Pierno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Pierno saw that one coming.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Pierno counters with a two punch combo.
Pierno walks into a stiff left hand from Haack.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Pierno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack misses with a left hand
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack lands a nice hook to Pierno's body. Pierno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Pierno's head.
Haack thumps Pierno with a low kick.
Haack throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Pierno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pierno wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haack throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pierno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Pierno checks it.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pierno counter with a right hand. #T2#
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Haack counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack misses with a hook
and Pierno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haack thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it #CL#
and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
Pierno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haack smiles and moves away.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pierno throws a shot to the body.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and Pierno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haack thinking.
Haack misses with a body punch
and Pierno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Pierno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
As Haack looks to move away, Pierno throws a big counter combo but Haack just gets out of the way.
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Pierno blocks a leg kick.
As Haack tries to get set, Pierno tries to push him back and clinch up but Haack manages to avoid the attempt.
Haack misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Pierno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haack's head backwards.#T4#
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Pierno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierno tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack cracks Pierno with a nice body shot.
Pierno scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
A hook to the body from Pierno.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack blocking some punches.
A short left from Pierno. #BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Haack 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Haack misses the target.
Pierno is looking to counter punch.
Pierno checks a leg kick.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Pierno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierno tries to avoid it.
A cross from Haack lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pierno slips a jab from Haack.
Haack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piernos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tim Pierno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Haack #CL#
and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierno.
Haack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno tries to pull guard but Haack won't allow it.
Haack trying to stall but Pierno improves his position.
Pierno digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Haack looking to stall. #T1#
Pierno tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Pierno jumps guard and drags Haack to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierno is pulling down on Haack's head. It's preventing any offense from Haack, at least for the moment.
Pierno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno prevents Haack from improving his position.
Pierno trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away. #T2#
Haack is trying to control but can't.
Pierno trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away. #SUB#
Pierno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Pierno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierno stalling away here and it's allowed Haack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Haack has control of Pierno's left arm, preventing Pierno from doing any damage.
Pierno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haack's guard. #SUB#
Pierno wants to work for an arm triangle but Haack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pierno stalling away here and it's allowed Haack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pierno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack wants to sweep here but Pierno controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pierno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pierno wants to control but Haack is keeping busy.
Haack prevents Pierno from improving his position.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Haack has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pierno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Pierno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack cracks a nice hook into Pierno's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haack.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Haack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Haack tries to get set, Pierno tries to push him back and clinch up but Haack manages to avoid the attempt.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Pierno avoids the head kick by Haack.
Pierno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Pierno seems unphased. #T1#
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierno.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pierno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haack throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierno counters with a right hand to the body.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Pierno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
and Pierno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Haack misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Pierno blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Pierno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierno misses with a combination
and Haack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierno defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Haack lands with a straight right. Pierno didn't see that one coming.
Haack throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Pierno counters with a crisp one two that drops Haack! Pierno thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haack to his feet! Haack is in big trouble!#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
A nice combination there by Haack.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Pierno finish him?#T3#
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack cracks Pierno with an open hand slap.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack throws a hook but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno catches Haack with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Haack forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Pierno!
Tim Pierno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Haack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Rocker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rocker showed some decent athleticism there.
Haack tries to kick Rocker off in order to stand up. Rocker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rocker working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Rocker tries for a kimura but Haack is defending well.
Haack is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries to bench press Rocker off him but Rocker keeps the position. #T1##SUB#
Rocker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing that Rocker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haack is looking for a sweep.
Haack sneaks back into half guard.
Haack wants to improve his position but Rocker is controlling well.
Haack wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocker.
Haack controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haack to regain full guard. #T2#
Rocker postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocker is looking to work some ground and pound but Haack has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rocker throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker misses the jab.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Rocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Haack catches Rocker right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rocker.
Haack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haack managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rocker. #T4#
Haack holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Haack tries to buck Rocker off but Rocker is having none of it.
Haack regains half guard, as Rocker was trying to land strikes.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haack to regain full guard.
Rocker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Haack is trying to control the position but Rocker postures up.
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 Ram Rocker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Rocker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Rocker wants to clinch.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocker.
Rocker shoots in for a double leg but Haack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Rocker both land. Nice combination.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocker misses the target.
Nice shot by Rocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ram Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker blocks a head kick by Haack. #T1#
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Rocker.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Haack slips a jab from Rocker.
Ram Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Haack misses with a head kick.
Rocker cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocker digs a good hook to Haack's body.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocker checks it well.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker jabs at Haack's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Jab from Rocker.
Rocker clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haack throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Haack avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haack scores with the left hand. Rocker knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rocker checks a leg kick.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Rocker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Rocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haack is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rocker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haack stacks Rocker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haack!#T4#
Rocker being controlled for a moment.
Ram Rocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Haack keeps moving and retains side control.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Rocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocker tries to buck Haack off but Haack is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ram Rocker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Rocker moved out of range nicely.
Haack dips to his left and cracks Rocker with an uppercut!
Rocker defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rocker does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocker closes the distance and clinches up with Haack, looking for a takedown. Rocker pushes Haack against the cage but Haack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Rocker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Rocker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haack throws a head kick but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Rocker swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocker's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack slips under a jab from Rocker.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
Haack moves away from the strike by Rocker.
Haack is looking for the big counter here.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocker.
Haack thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocker has his takedown stuffed
and Haack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Rocker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocker.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocker, as that shot connected.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack misses with the combination.
Rocker swinging wildly here.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab. #T3#
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker scores with a sloppy right hand. Haack should have avoided that one.
Haack throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Rocker wants to clinch but Haack slips to the side
and Haack counters with a big head kick but Rocker shrugs it off.
Rocker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocker off to one side.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack clobbers Rocker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rocker throws a leg kick
and Haack counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack misses with a body kick.
Rocker throwing a counter right hand but Haack manages to avoid it.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack tries to bum rush Rocker with a series of wild strikes but Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Rocker misses.
Nice jab there from Rocker. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haack enables Rocker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haack trying to control the position.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocker stops Haack from standing up.
Haack throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rocker won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ram Rocker!

Ram Rocker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DUEL#183 Denis vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Staal misses with a hook.
Staal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haack defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staal.
A low kick from Staal misses
and Haack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haack throws a body kick that misses
and Staal counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Haack misses #TD2#
and Staal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haack looking for a sweep. Not yet Haack, not yet.
Staal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Staal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Staal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staal content to stall in guard here.
Haack is trying to hold Staal in close to prevent damage but Staal has managed to pass into half guard.
Haack trying to control from the bottom.
Staal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Staal connects with a nice short shot to Haack's temple.
Staal wants to take a breather but Haack is having none of it.
Haack trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Staal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haack defending well though.
Haack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Staal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Staal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Staal throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely. #T3#
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Staal cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Staal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haack looks for the body kick but Staal saw that one coming.
Staal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack misses the jab.
Staal takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack scores with a nice head shot.
Staal slips a jab from Haack.
Staal feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Staal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Staal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haack as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
Staal checks a leg kick.
Staal counters with a body kick.
Haack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
We've been told by Haack's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haack throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Staal tries a quick counter leg kick but Haack is wise to it.#KD2#
Staal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Haack sprawling to the canvas! Haack rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Staal finish him?!
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Staal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Staal with the counter takedown but Haack avoids it easily.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
Haack thows a body kick. Staal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Staal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haack's guard.
Haack looking for a sweep. Not yet Haack, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick from Haack lands but Staal takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Staal staying out of range there.
Haack lands a slapping body shot.
Haack misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Staal counters with a nice right hand that sends Haack toppling to the canvas! Haack scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Staal finish him?!
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Staal counters with an inside leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
A shot to the liver by Haack. Beautiful body shot.
Haack slips a jab from Staal.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack misses with a low kick. #T1#
Haack throws a shot from downtown. Staal moves away and avoids it.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Staal.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack swinging wildly here.
Haack jabs at Staal's body.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there #TD2#
and Staal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haack's guard.
Staal throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Haack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staal. #SU2#
Staal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Staal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Staal wants to clinch but Haack slips to the side
and Haack counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Staal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haack is trying to defend but Staal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haack has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
Eric Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staal is controlling him.
Staal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Haack working a defensive guard here.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Staal dives in and grabs Haack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haack pushes down on Staal's head and hops out.
Staal scores with a jab to the head.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Staal.
Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staal.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack looks to throw the jab but Staal is out of range.
Haack clobbers Staal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Staal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Haack.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Staal has knocked Haack down with a huge combo! Staal steps away and waves a wobbly Haack back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Haack scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Haack misses #TD2#
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Staal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haack.
Staal is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Haack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staal.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staal wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Staal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haack throws a low kick but Staal moves out of range easily.
Staal thinks about the counter body kick.
Haack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Staal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack misses with a right hand
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Haack misses.
Staal tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
and Staal counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Staal misses. #T3#
Haack motions for Staal to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Staal ducks right into an uppercut from Haack.
Haack tries to land a body kick
and Staal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Staal's head.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Staal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haack defends it well.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Staal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haack is staying active underneath Staal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staal. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal controlling the pace.
Haack is trying to stand up here but Staal is controlling him well.
Staal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Staal is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Staal stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haack.
Staal controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Staal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staal 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!

 

Event: DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Ashton misses with a looping right.
Haack thows a body kick. Ashton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Ashton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance. #TD#
Ashton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haack is not content to let Ashton control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ashton trying to control the position but Haack is working away. #SUB#
Ashton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haack is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Ashton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ashton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ashton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ashton's back!
Haack just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haack not allowing Ashton to control his hands.
Ashton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haack's guard. Nice work there by Ashton.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully. #T2#
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
Haack controlling the action here.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haack is working away from the top position though.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ashton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ashton is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ashton trying to hold on to Haack's head to control him but Haack postures up.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving his position.
Ashton controlling the position well.
Haack wants to pass to mount but Ashton is defending the position.
Ashton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ashton has his hands on Haack's head, controlling the position.
Haack preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ashton continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ashton finds it's way through Haack's defenses.
Ashton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashton. Ashton obviously looking to wear him down.
Ashton swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ashton tries to clinch up.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haack to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashton checks a leg kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haack avoids it really well and circles away.
Haack cracks Ashton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses.
Ashton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton digs a good body shot into Haack's ribs.
Ashton is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ashton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Ashton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack slips a straight right by Ashton.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Haack throws a hook to the side of Ashton's head but Ashton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
Ashton slips under a jab from Haack.
Ashton blocks a jab.
Ashton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack thuds a left hand into Ashton's body.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Ashton on that attempt. #T2#
Ashton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Haack.#TD#
Ashton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haack's guard.
Haack looking for a sweep. Not yet Haack, not yet. #SUB#
Ashton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ashton won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Haack trying to control the position here.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre Haack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Haack has control of Ashton's left arm, preventing Ashton from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashton will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Ashton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haack sprawls well initially but Ashton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haack defends it well. #SUB#
Ashton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haack keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashton in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack 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!
#R3#
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashton to score with a decent uppercut.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Ashton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Ashton ducks down to avoid it.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Ashton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ashton attempts a counter takedown but Haack avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ashton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haack is trying to defend but Ashton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away.
Haack trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton is keen to just control but Haack is a slippery customer.#T1#
Haack is looking to improve his position.
Ashton is pressing down on Haack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haack is holding on for now.
Haack tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Ashton wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haack trying to control here.
Haack is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton trying to control from Haack's half guard. Haack has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has Haack in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Haack postures up.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haack wants to get back to his feet but Ashton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ashton trying to move into half guard but instead Haack has managed to sweep!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ashton is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Haack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashton's guard. #REVB#
Haack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashton has control of Haack's left arm, preventing Haack from doing any damage.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashton holds on and takes a little breather.
Ashton trying to control the position.
Ashton controlling the position.
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Haack from controlling successfully.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haack's guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Haack.
I think Haack 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Haack feints and then cracks Handle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handle down.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haack connects with a body shot.
Handle thumps Haack with a low kick.
Handle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haack punishes Handle's body with a nice straight punch.
Handle shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Handle avoids the head kick by Haack.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Handle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Handle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haack to the mat! Haack manages to get full guard.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
Haack wriggles free and stands up.
Haack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Handle moves his leg out of the way.
Handle goes for a double leg but Haack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haack continues to drive forward.
Haack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handle momentarily. #T2#
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack throws a right hand that Handle ducks under and follows up with a left that Handle also avoids with ease.
Haack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Handle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haack.#ROC2#
Handle is rocked!
Haack throws out a leg kick but Handle moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Haack slaps away a takedown attempt from Handle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Handle moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Haack connects with a high kick.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Handle moved away.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Handle blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Handle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haack is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Handle closes the distance and clinches up with Haack, looking for a takedown. Handle pushes Haack against the cage but Haack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Haack lands but Handle takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handle feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Haack lands a big head kick that sends Handle tumbling to the mat! Haack takes a step backwards and waves Handle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Handle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handle on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Haack scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Handle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haack lands a brutal uppercut that launches Handle off his feet! Handle tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Haack!
An out of breath Andre Haack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Jab, jab by Haack - just one landing.
Ashton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashton throws out the jab.
Ashton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Ashton throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Ashton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haack throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ashton counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack wants to stand and escape but Ashton is having none of it.
Haack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Ashton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ashton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ashton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ashton throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haack's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haack misses the jab.#T2#
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Ashton off balance momentarily.
Haack tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Ashton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haack controls the pace.
Ashton is pulling down on Haack's head to control his posture.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ashton is working hard here to advance position.
Ashton is controlling Haack's posture.
Ashton wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Ashton wants to hit a switch here but Haack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ashton there!
Haack content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ashton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack controlling the pace.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Haack trying to pass the guard but Ashton defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ashton tries to roll over but Haack keeps him under control.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haack's back!
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton works the jab nicely.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.
Haack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ashton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Ashton checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack is looking to sweep but instead, Ashton has passed into half guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ashton wants to pass to mount but Haack is defending the position.
Ashton is taking a breather. Haack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura here.
Haack is refusing to be controlled, as Ashton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Haack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ashton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ashton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Haack turns into him and now he's in Ashton's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Haack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ashton 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haack wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Ashton has control of Haack's left arm, preventing Haack from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haack lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but Ashton checks it.
Ashton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ashton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Ashton checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack thows a leg kick but Ashton checks it #TD#
and Ashton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haack won't be happy with that.
Haack sneaks back into half guard.
Haack is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Haack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashton passes Haack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton wants to take a breather but Haack is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ashton looking for a submission but Haack manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ashton stops Haack from standing up. #T1#
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haack prevents Ashton from improving position.
Haack manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ashton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ashton is working for a kimura but Haack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Haack is defending well.
Ashton is keen to just control but Haack is a slippery customer.#T3#
Haack is trying to stand up here but Ashton is controlling him well.
Haack trying to control but Ashton postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashton's corner calls for a 1-2. Ashton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Ashton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Ashton jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
Ashton dives in and grabs Haack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haack pushes down on Ashton's head and hops out.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Ashton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Ashton gets a double leg takedown into Haack's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ashton trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Ashton prevents Haack from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashton is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ashton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ashton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: DUEL#165 Lafayette vs Denke     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Haack should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Coleman down.
Haack misses with a hook.
Haack throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Haack wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position. #T1#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Haack is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haack quickly recovers to half guard.
Coleman prevents Haack from standing back up. #SUB2#
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haack is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Haack is trying to stand. #T2##SU2#
Coleman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Coleman misses the jab.
Haack misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack lands a nice hook to Coleman's body. Coleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Coleman moved away.
Haack cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coleman misses with a double jab. #T3#
Haack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman shoots in but Haack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coleman works the jab nicely.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman gets through Haack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haack is defending well for now.#T4#
Good body shot from Haack.
Haack stalling in the clinch but Coleman improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Haack is blocking nicely.
A short right from Haack on the inside.
Haack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haack misses with some punches.
Haack is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman wants to clinch
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Haack.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
Haack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haack momentarily.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Coleman checks it.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack. #T1#
Haack scores with a shot to the body.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Black Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.
Coleman working away.
Haack is looking for a sweep.
Haack on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.#T2##ES#
Haack explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Haack keeps Coleman at a distance using the push kick.
Coleman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haack doesn't seem phased though.
Coleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack lands with an overhand left.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haack sprawls well. Haack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Haack throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it.#CL2#
Coleman clinches.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haack blocking some punches.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haack blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack misses with some punches.
Haack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Haack manages to break the clinch.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Coleman feints and as Haack raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haack is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
Coleman stops Haack from standing up. #T4#
Haack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haack defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haack's guard.
Haack wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman distracts Haack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman won't allow Haack to get back to his feet. #T1#
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haack throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
I was talking to Haack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman. #BC#
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Haack throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack lands with a kick to the temple. Coleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haack thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman darts in looking for a takedown but Haack gets double underhooks and turns Coleman into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Haack has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Coleman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Haack.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##TD2#
Haack gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Haack wriggles free and stands up.
Haack keeps the fight on the outside.
Haack leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coleman avoids a kick to the body.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Coleman cracks Haack with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range. #T4#
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haack pinned against the cage. Haack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.
Haack throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack pushes Coleman away with a front kick.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haack 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

An out of breath Andre Haack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL#160     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Sturd Jr scores with a takedown into Haack's guard.#ES2#
Haack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturd Jr lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sturd Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Haack slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.#TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haack moves into full guard. #T1#
Sturd Jr stands up over Haack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturd Jr throws a strike but Haack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sturd Jr is pulling down on Haack's head to control his posture.
Sturd Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sturd Jr keeping full guard, as Haack tries to pass.
Haack preventing the sweep. #T3#
Haack wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Sturd Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing Haack from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Sturd Jr.#TD#
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sturd Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturd Jr is controlling him. #T4#
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Haack lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr goes for a double leg but Haack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haack continues to drive forward.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donk. Sturd Jr catches Haack right on the button with a cross.
Haack throws a push kick but Sturd Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Haack.
Sturd Jr avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Haack.#T1#
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sturd Jr fails to land the takedown.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Sturd Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haack is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sturd Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturd Jr won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Sturd Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haack trying to control the position here.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is standing up over Haack. Haack looks to escape but Sturd Jr dives into side control. #T3#
Haack tries to buck Sturd Jr off but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
Haack is trying to control Sturd Jr's posture but Sturd Jr avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturd Jr is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Haack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sturd Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haack gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sturd Jr tries to control but Haack wriggling away.
Sturd Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Haack tries to lock up and control but Sturd Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sturd Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haack taking shots to the head.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturd Jr working Haack over with strikes here.
Sturd Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Haack is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Haack tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Sturd Jr in the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown.
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haack pushes Sturd Jr away with a front kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr tries a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
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!
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturd Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haack enables Sturd Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack 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.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but Haack blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haack's calf.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haack lands with a cross.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Haack throws the left hand but Sturd Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Haack. #T3#
Sturd Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haack tries to avoid it but Sturd Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haack to the ground. Haack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturd Jr blocks the leg kick.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack stuffs the takedown attempt from Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Haack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
A little feinted left hand from Sturd Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Haack thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!#TD#
Sturd Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haack wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haack is keeping the position for now.
Sturd Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sturd Jr stacks Haack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sturd Jr!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Haack.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Sturd Jr!

Jason Sturd Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL155     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHaack.
Sturd Jr thows a body kick. Haack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Sturd Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Sturd Jr with that takedown attempt.
Haack cracks the inside of Sturd Jr's front leg.
Sturd Jr dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Haack misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Sturd Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haack's half guard.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturd Jr trying to control the pace.
Haack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sturd Jr is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sturd Jr 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.
Sturd Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sturd Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sturd Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturd Jr trying to pass the guard but Haack defending well.
Haack is looking to improve his position.
Sturd Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr stalling.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Haack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haack is doing well to control the position and prevent Sturd Jr from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Haack misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Haack avoided it.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Sturd Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haack!#T4#
Sturd Jr is staying tight to Haack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Haack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturd Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position but Haack is working away.
Haack is pushing Sturd Jr's head away, looking to escape. Sturd Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Haack dodges the ground and pound from Sturd Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Haack struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Haack lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haack defends well and Sturd Jr ends up having to push Haack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sturd Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Sturd Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturd Jr trying to control from Haack's half guard. Haack has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Haack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haack is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position. #T3#
Haack is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sturd Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sturd Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haack wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it. #T4#
Sturd Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Haack avoids the attempt from Sturd Jr to control.
Jason Sturd Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sturd Jr tries to reverse the position but Haack maintains control.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand.
Haack controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's time! Sturd Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Haack stuns Sturd Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Sturd Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Haack's leg. Haack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturd Jr's sensitive parts.
Haack cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturd Jr thinking.
Haack throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sturd Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haack's guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Sturd Jr won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
Sturd Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturd Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack has his hands on Sturd Jr's head, controlling the position.
Sturd Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haack throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack lands a slapping body shot.
Sturd Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haack pinned against the cage. Haack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
A low kick from Haack misses #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Sturd Jr controlling from the top position.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
Sturd Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Haack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haack is still trying to improve position.
Sturd Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Further stalling from Sturd Jr.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturd Jr steps away.
Haack misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Haack blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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 Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
A head kick misses from Haack.
Handle avoids the head kick by Haack. #CL#
Handle gets a clinch.
Handle is trying to maintain a safe position but Haack gets an underhook and turns Handle into the cage.
Haack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handle backwards.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Haack. #BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Handle somewhat.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haack as he avoids it easily.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Haack cracks Handle with a good jab.
Handle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Handle shrugs it off though.
Haack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack feints and then cracks Handle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handle down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Handle down. #T1#
Handle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Handle throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handle misses with the combination.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handle throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease. #T2#
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!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack tests Handle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Handle is rocked!
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Handle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haack lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Handle falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haack dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 579     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Parnevik counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parnevik misses the jab.
Parnevik feints and then cracks Haack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haack down.
Haack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heritage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Haack throws a shot from downtown. Parnevik moves away and avoids it.
Parnevik blocks the body kick.
Parnevik misses with a looping right.
Parnevik misses with a double jab.
Parnevik scores with a body shot.
Parnevik takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parnevik throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Parnevik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
and Parnevik counters with a nice body shot.
Parnevik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parnevik misses with a body kick.#T1#
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack slips a jab from Parnevik.
Haack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parnevik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
A swing and a miss from Parnevik.
A good leg kick by Parnevik.
Haack throws a low kick but Parnevik moves out of range easily.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack thinks about countering with a head kick.
Parnevik throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parnevik throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Parnevik takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
Parnevik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
Parnevik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parnevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parnevik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haack scrambles back to his feet.
Haack motions for Parnevik to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a low kick but Parnevik moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Parnevik both land. Nice combination.
A good leg kick by Parnevik.
A lazy left from Haack finds it's target.
Parnevik throws a leg kick that misses.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parnevik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parnevik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parnevik checks the leg kick.
Parnevik connects with a body shot.
Haack swings for the body but Parnevik moves out of range.
It seemed like Parnevik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Parnevik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Haack misses.
Parnevik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Parnevik scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Parnevik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parnevik has time to react.
Parnevik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Parnevik misses.
Haack slips a straight right by Parnevik.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Parnevik moved away.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parnevik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Parnevik is just out of range.
Parnevik scores with a hook.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack misses with a looping right.#T4#
Parnevik lands a glancing blow to the side of Haack's head.
Haack scores with a punch to the head.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Parnevik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack thows a body kick. Parnevik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parnevik moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Parnevik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Parnevik's side.
Some wild striking there from Parnevik.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parnevik cracks Haack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parnevik is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
A clash of legs there as Haack blocks the low kick.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Parnevik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Parnevik throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Haack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parnevik misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Parnevik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parnevik throws a big shot that misses.
Parnevik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack throws a body kick that misses
and Parnevik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parnevik.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parnevik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Parnevik with a nice cross.#T1#
Parnevik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack slips a jab from Parnevik.
Haack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parnevik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parnevik's hands.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Haack checks the leg kick.
Parnevik throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Parnevik misses with a body kick.
Parnevik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parnevik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parnevik lands a lovely overhand right.
Parnevik throws a chopping leg kick but Haack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haack lands with a nice body punch.
Haack staying out of range there.#T2#
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
No joy there for Haack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haack throws a jab when Parnevik was well out of range.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parnevik!
Parnevik checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Jesper Parnevik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack misses with a hook.
Parnevik unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parnevik throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Parnevik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parnevik.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parnevik.
Parnevik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parnevik tries to land a leg kick but Haack saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Parnevik connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Parnevik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
Haack tests Parnevik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parnevik throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parnevik throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a series of strikes. Parnevik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Parnevik is just out of range.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Parnevik counters with an outside leg kick.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parnevik throws an off balance right hand
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parneviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Parnevik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parnevik.
A little jabbing left from Parnevik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parnevik misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Parnevik.
Haack is looking to slow Parnevik down with leg kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Haack might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Parnevik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack lands the left hand.
Parnevik throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Parnevik throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack is looking to counter with a body kick.
Parnevik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Parnevik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Parnevik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Parnevik's leg but Parnevik calmly moves out of range.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Parnevik off balance momentarily.
Parnevik looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parnevik checks a low kick from Haack.
Parnevik feints a counter leg kick.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Parnevik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haack throws a right hand that misses
and Parnevik counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Parnevik misses.
Parnevik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parnevik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parnevik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parnevik throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Haack throws out a leg kick but Parnevik moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Parnevik counters with a body kick.
Parnevik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parnevik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haack checks a low kick from Parnevik.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Parnevik manages to avoid it.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Parnevik moved away.
Parnevik cracks Haack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Parnevik is predictable there
letting Haack counter with a right hand.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parnevik! But no joy.
Parnevik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parnevik's sensitive parts.
Parnevik blocks a head kick by Haack.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parnevik misses with a low kick.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parnevik finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
Parnevik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parnevik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Parnevik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
The fighters circling - Parnevik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parnevik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parnevik misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parnevik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haack's calf.
Parnevik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parnevik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Haack was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haack misses with a low kick as Parnevik jumps back.
Parnevik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!
Parnevik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Parnevik connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
Parnevik lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parnevik moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Parnevik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Haack.#ROC#
Parnevik is rocked!
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parnevik is still on wobbly legs! Can Haack finish him?
Look low, kick high! Haack uses the oldest trick in the book to send Parnevik tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Haack is absolutely delighted - when Parnevik wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Haack!
A very excited looking Andre Haack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 572     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Corll walks into a jab.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corll.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Corll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corll tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corll backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corll throws a right and a left that Haack avoids nicely.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Corll misses.
Corll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Corll's head back.
Haack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corll takes one on the button.#T1#
Corll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Corll throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack wants to slow Corll down by chopping away at his legs.
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corll.
Corll scores with a head kick. Haack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Corll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Corll.
Corll throws a lazy uppercut
and Haack counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Corll is just out of range.
Corll misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Corll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Corll finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Corll drops Haack with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haack looks back up at him and smiles so Corll waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Corll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Corll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corll counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Haack badly! Corll follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Haack out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Corll finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Corll!
A relieved looking Dean Corll thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD513     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Haack clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack misses with a double jab
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Haack wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Haack.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Haack counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.#T1#
Haack cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Haack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Johnson cracks Haack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Haack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Haack out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). DeShawn Johnson!
An out of breath DeShawn Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD507     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Haack misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Haack avoids the body shot from Rigano.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rigano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Haack misses with a low kick as Rigano jumps back.
Rigano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Rigano is looking for the big counter here.
Haack pushes Rigano away with a front kick.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rigano lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rigano in his tracks.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Haack.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rigano looks to land a combination. Haack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haack looks for the body kick but Rigano saw that one coming.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigano.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Rigano misses with a shot to the body
and Haack counters with a right hand to the body.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigano looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Rigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Rigano's leg but Rigano calmly moves out of range.
Rigano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haack avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Good work by Haack as he checks the leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rigano's hands.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rigano.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haack lands a nice hook to Rigano's body. Rigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haack throws a leg kick but Rigano checks it.
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rigano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rigano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rigano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rigano throws a hook but Haack blocks it.
Haack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haack throws a low kick but Rigano moves out of range easily. #T3#
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rigano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haack cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Haack slips a straight right by Rigano.
Haack misses the jab.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
A bone on bone clash there as Rigano blocks the leg kick.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Rigano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rigano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
A jab from Rigano misses.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rigano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rigano.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Rigano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haack slips a jab from Rigano.
Rigano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Rigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haack's head.
Haack lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Rigano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rigano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Rigano throws a leg kick but Haack moved away.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Rigano stumbling back into the cage.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack misses with a low kick.
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!
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a low kick but Rigano moves out of range easily.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Haack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rigano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haack staying out of range there.
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Haack avoids the head kick by Rigano.
A clash of legs there as Rigano blocks the low kick.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rigano moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A jab from Rigano misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
Rigano cracks Haack with a good jab.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rigano's sensitive parts.
Rigano throws a right hand that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rigano looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Rigano saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack lands a jab to the head.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haack as he avoids it easily.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack throws a head kick but Rigano moves out of range. #T3#
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rigano throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Rigano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigano lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Haack.
Haack scores with a jab.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Haack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Donk. Rigano catches Haack right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Rigano misses the target.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Rigano throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
You can see that Rigano has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rigano misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Rigano misses with a looping right.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rigano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but Rigano moved away.
Rigano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Rigano coming out on top.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rigano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Haack.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Rigano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigano moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Rigano is out of range.
Rigano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano slips a straight right by Haack.
Haack slips a straight right by Rigano.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano tries to land a leg kick but Haack saw it coming and moves away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Rigano in the body.
Jab from Haack.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rigano throws out the jab.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
Rigano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rigano.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Rigano misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Rigano lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Rigano scores with a nice right hand.
Haack defending well as Rigano loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigano wants to counter with a clinch but Haack pushes him away.
Rigano looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rigano.
Rigano throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.#T4#
Nice shot by Haack.
Rigano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack checks a low kick from Rigano.
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!
Haack lands with a straight right. Rigano didn't see that one coming.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigano's head backwards.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rigano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haack scrambles back to his feet.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rigano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rigano checks a leg kick.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Rigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD502     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Haack catches Maellard right on the button with a cross.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maellard defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maellard.
Haack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maellard throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Maellard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Maellard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack scores with the left hand. Maellard knows he should have avoided that one.
Maellard thuds his shin into the meat of Haack's side.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
Maellard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Maellard moves out of range easily.
Maellard flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
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!
Maellard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FAME in the buildup to the fight.
Maellard tries a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it.
Maellard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maellard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Haack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Maellard moves out of range easily.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maellard misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Maellard throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
Maellard throws a push kick but Haack slaps the foot to one side.
Maellard throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maellard just manages to avoid it.
Maellard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haack in his tracks.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack lands with a shot to the body.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Haack misses.
Maellard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Maellard lands a jab to Haack's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Haack. Those never looked like landing.
Maellard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Maellard settles back down.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Maellard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maellard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maellard misses with a kick to the body
and Haack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maellard really felt that one!
Haack misses with a straight left.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Maellard lands a nice hook to Haack's body. Haack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Maellard blocks the low kick.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Maellard throws a combination. Haack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maellard is out of range.
A jab from Maellard finds it's way through Haack's defenses. #T3#
A lazy left from Haack finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maellard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Maellard lands but Haack takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maellard tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack tries to move into range but Maellard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maellard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack slips a straight right by Maellard.
Maellard is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
Maellard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haack if he has to take too many more of those.
Maellard throws a sloppy body shot
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Maellard off balance momentarily.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Maellard.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.#T4#
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Maellard moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maellard, right into the meat.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Haack avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Maellard misses with a hook.
Maellard blocks the body kick.
Maellard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maellard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maellard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maellard's sensitive parts.
Maellard looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Haack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pops Maellard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maellard throws a leg kick but Haack checks it.
Maellard throws a wild body kick that Haack sees coming a mile off.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Maellard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haack blocks it well.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haack lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Maellard blocks the leg kick.
Maellard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Maellard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maellard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack throws a push kick but Maellard slaps the foot to one side.
Maellard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Haack moves out of range as Maellard throws a body kick.
Haack avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Maellard missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack connects with a body shot that sends Maellard's belly button to the back.#T1#
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Haack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maellard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Maellard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Maellard.
Maellard avoids the head kick by Haack.
Some bone on bone action there as Haack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maellard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Maellard settles back down.
Maellard lands a leg kick that knocks Haack off balance momentarily.
Maellard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maellard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haack checks it well.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maellard blocks a leg kick.
Maellard is looking to land body kicks.
Haack avoids the body shot from Maellard.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maellard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Maellard checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack moves away from the strike by Maellard.
Maellard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Maellard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Maellard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Maellard off balance momentarily.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maellard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maellard throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
As Maellard backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pops Maellard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maellard. That did some damage!
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick.
Maellard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maellard lands with a good body shot.
Maellard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maellard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Maellard tries to move into range but Haack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Maellard throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maellard. Maellard obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Haack lands a high kick!
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maellard needs to keep his hands up - Haack had a free shot at his head there.
Maellard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Maellard moves out of range easily.
Maellard throws a right hand that Haack ducks under and follows up with a left that Haack also avoids with ease.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maellard is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maellard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Nice body punch from Maellard.
Maellard connects with a leg kick. Haack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Haack blocks the leg kick.
Maellard scores with a jab to the head.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Maellard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maellard is looking to score with low kicks.
Maellard lands a jab to Haack's midsection.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maellard is out of range.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pops Maellard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haack checks a leg kick.
Maellard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming.
Maellard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maellard misses with a double jab.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maellard scores with a jab to the head.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maellard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard wants to slow Haack down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Maellard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Maellard.
Haack lands with a kick to the temple. Maellard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Maellard misses with a left hand
and Haack counters with a body kick.
Haack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Maellard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maellard misses with a body punch
enabling Haack to counter with a crisp jab.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
Maellard tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maellard jabs at Haack's body.
Maellard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maellard connects with a solid leg kick.
Maellard checks a low kick from Haack.
Maellard takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maellard misses with a looping left.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Maellard manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maellard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haack is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maellard. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Maellard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Maellard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Maellard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maellard with a hook.
Haack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haack throws a series of punches but Maellard avoids them all with ease.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Maellard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maellard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maellard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maellard takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
Haack throws a head kick but Maellard moves out of range.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Haack might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.#T4#
Maellard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Maellard moves his leg out of the way.
Haack blocks a jab.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maellard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haack stuns Maellard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maellard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haack just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haack misses with a hook.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haack tries a low kick but Maellard avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maellard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!

Pops Maellard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack misses with a leg kick.
Fogomayu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Fogomayu stumbling back into the cage.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left.
Fogomayu throws a good cross that connects.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Fogomayu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Fogomayu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack lands with a nice body punch.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.#T1#
Fogomayu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fogomayu tries a quick counter leg kick but Haack is wise to it.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that half lands.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haack misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fogomayu at a distance.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fogomayu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haack's knee momentarily.
Fogomayu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Fogomayu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haack throws a push kick but Fogomayu slaps the foot to one side.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu moves out of range as Haack strikes.
Fogomayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fogomayu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fogomayu tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fogomayu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu.#T3#
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu throws out a powerful jab.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Haack. #CL2#
Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches.
Haack lands a right hand.
Haack scores with a shoulder strike.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Fogomayu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Fogomayu.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack tries a body shot but Fogomayu blocks it.
Haack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haack.
I was talking to Haack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Fogomayu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fogomayus head.
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haack blocking some punches. #BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Fogomayu sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Fogomayu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haack on the side of the head.
Fogomayu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haack on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwiwan Fogomayu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fogomayu's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fogomayu's head backwards.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Fogomayu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fogomayu tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Haack gets tackled into the cage by Fogomayu. Fogomayu maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fogomayu. #T1#
Fogomayu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haack lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fogomayu.
Haack tries to work over Fogomayu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Fogomayu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fogomayu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haack working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haack.
Fogomayu tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Fogomayu back against the cage.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fogomayu stalling.
Haack lands a hook that snaps the head of Fogomayu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Fogomayu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A short uppercut from Fogomayu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head.
Haack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fogomayu lands a hook that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack scores with a shoulder strike.
Fogomayu misses with a punch to the body.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Fogomayu.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Fogomayu controls his hands.
Haack can't find room to land a body shot as Fogomayu controls the action.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. #BC2#
Fogomayu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fogomayu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fogomayu with a jab.#T3#
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haack.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Haack.
Haack moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
Fogomayu blocks a leg kick.
Haack slips a jab and a cross from Fogomayu.
Haack throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fogomayu cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Haack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu. #T4#
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Fogomayu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu blocks a leg kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fogomayu lands with a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Fogomayu tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Fogomayu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fogomayu scoring well with a low kick there.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fogomayu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fogomayu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Fogomayu. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Haack misses the target.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Haack counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
A left lands for Fogomayu.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haack takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Haack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fogomayu blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fogomayu. That's going to slow Haack down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Haack misses with a hook.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu throws a good cross that connects.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fogomayu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fogomayu.
Fogomayu looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Fogomayu throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fogomayu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a stiff right hand.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fogomayu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Haack walks into a stiff left hand from Fogomayu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Fogomayu misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Fogomayu does it's job there.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fogomayu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu scores with a leg kick.
Fogomayu cracks the inside of Haack's front leg. #T3#
Fogomayu with a jab.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Haack.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu feints and then cracks Haack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haack down.
Fogomayu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fogomayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fogomayu. That's going to slow Haack down.
Haack throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fogomayu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack is looking to chop away at Fogomayu's legs.
Fogomayu flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.#T4#
Haack takes one to the side of the head.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Fogomayu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fogomayu.
Decent striking displayed by Haack there.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Fogomayu coming out on top.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Fogomayu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haack blocks a head kick by Fogomayu.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fogomayu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fogomayu jabs Haack right on the nose. Haack blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fogomayu - the referee stops the clock and Haack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fogomayu. Haack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fogomayu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!

A relieved looking Kwiwan Fogomayu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Snorten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Snorten ducks down to avoid it.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack checks a leg kick nicely.
Haack slips under a jab.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
We've been informed that Snorten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Haack's ribs.
Snorten moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haack throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten tries to counter with a clinch but Haack shakes him off and moves away.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten works the jab nicely.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Snorten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snorten takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack connects with a high kick.
Haack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Haack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haack throws a front kick that sends Snorten stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack moves out of range as Snorten strikes.#T2#
Haack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Snorten clinches with his opponent.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haack lands with a nice body punch.
Haack blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack digs a good body shot into Snorten's ribs.
Snorten avoids the head kick by Haack.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten. #T3#
Haack slips under a jab from Snorten.
Haack throws a nice head kick!
Haack feints and then cracks Snorten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snorten down.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Snorten throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snorten just manages to avoid it.
Haack blocks a jab.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack misses with a leg kick
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Haack takes one on the button.
Haack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Haack.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Good work by Snorten as he checks the leg kick.
Haack throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Snorten counters by moving into the clinch.
Snorten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Snorten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten wants to get back to striking at distance but Haack won't allow it.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
A short right from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snorten.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snorten checks a low kick from Haack.
Snorten slips a straight right by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Snorten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haack.
Snorten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten wants to break free but Haack has control. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haack prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haack prevents a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands with a light punch inside.
Snorten throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haack.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Snorten controls his hands.
Snorten tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
A short right from Snorten on the inside.
Snorten lands a right hand. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haack lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten wants to clinch up but Haack keeps it at a distance.
Haack is looking to chop away at Snorten's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Snorten shrugs it off though.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Snorten dives in and scores a takedown into Haack's guard.#ES#
Haack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snorten blocks a jab.
Snorten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snorten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Haack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haack checks it well.
Haack throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack lands with a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Haack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Haack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haack scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Haack defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snorten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Haack!
Snorten fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten in side control, throwing shots but Haack defends.
Snorten scores with punches from side control.
Snorten working the strikes but Haack uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snorten swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Snorten defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten misses with a body kick.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snorten, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
Haack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack scores with a head kick. Snorten tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Haack misses the body punch
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haack slips under a jab.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack slips under a jab from Snorten.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Haack sets himself, and Snorten steps forward looking for the clinch! Haack avoids it this time.
Snorten blocks a leg kick.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten checks a low kick from Haack.#T2#
Snorten throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Haack coming out on top.
Snorten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased. #CL2#
Snorten moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Haack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snorten.
A punch combination from Snorten misses.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Snorten sees coming a mile off.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snorten. That did some damage!
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.#T3#
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Snorten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Haack misses with a left hand
and Snorten counters with a three punch combo that has Haack backing up. Haack nods at Snorten to acknowledge the strikes.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snorten connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Haack uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Snorten scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Snorten clobbers Haack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Snorten avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Haack kicks off Snorten and gets to his feet.
Snorten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Snorten tries to clinch there but Haack circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Snorten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snorten.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rip Snorten.
I think Snorten 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rip Snorten!

A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Haack is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Haack throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Al-Khaldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Al-Khaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haack throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al-Khaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
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!
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick. #T1#
Haack throws a body kick that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Al-Khaldi.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Haack.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al-Khaldi finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
A clash of legs there as Haack blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al-Khaldi. That one must have hurt.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haack checks it well.
Haack thinks about countering with a head kick.
Al-Khaldi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al-Khaldi wants to clinch.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack lands with a cross.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haack tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Al-Khaldi cracks Haack with an open hand slap.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack stuns Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al-Khaldi misses with a head kick.
Haack misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a left and a right that stings Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Al-Khaldi.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack defending well as Al-Khaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Al-Khaldi.
A quick step to the side and Haack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Haack throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Haack throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Al-Khaldi's head back.
Haack avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al-Khaldi thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al-Khaldi lands an overhand right.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!#CL2#
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haack's elbow.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Al-Khaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al-Khaldi, right into the meat.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Al-Khaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Al-Khaldi.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Al-Khaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Al-Khaldi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
Haack throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Haack is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks.
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Al-Khaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Al-Khaldi's head back.
Haack lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Haack is looking for a counter combo.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.
Haack misses with a hook.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al-Khaldi.
Haack moves out of range as Al-Khaldi strikes.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Haack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Al-Khaldi dodges the punch combination from Haack.
Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Al-Khaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haack throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haack's hands.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a chopping leg kick but Haack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haack.
Good standup being displayed there by Al-Khaldi as he connects with a hook.
Haack scores with a head kick. Al-Khaldi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Donk. Haack catches Al-Khaldi right on the button with a cross.
Al-Khaldi throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi swinging wildly here.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
and Haack counters with a series of strikes. Al-Khaldi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a single shot there.
Al-Khaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack blocks a jab.#T2#
Haack misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Haack thumps Al-Khaldi with a low kick.
Haack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Al-Khaldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haack slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Haack.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Haack scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack scores with a nice strike.
Haack throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Al-Khaldi blocks the low kick.
Al-Khaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Haack.
Al-Khaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al-Khaldi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Al-Khaldi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Al-Khaldi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al-Khaldi at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Haack there.
Al-Khaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Al-Khaldi sees coming a mile off.
Al-Khaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Haack is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haack 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
A low kick from Haack misses #TD2#
and Hoffman counters with a shoot takedown. Haack fights it but they end up in guard.
Haack is pulling down on Hoffman 's head to control his posture.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoffman is one step ahead there.
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haack's head.#SUB2#
Hoffman drops back looking for a leg! Haack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haack manages to kick Hoffman off! Hoffman jumps back into Haack's guard.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haack dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoffman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haack doesn't defend quickly enough and Hoffman has managed to lock this one up! Can Haack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hoffman on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman is the new middleweight champion!
Albert Hoffman made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna     
Date:   Jul 12, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arjuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Arjuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Arjuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna throws a leg kick which misses Haack's front leg but catches the back leg as Haack tries to avoid it.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna avoids the head kick by Haack.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arjuna defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack scores with a jab.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Haack misses with a head kick.
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!
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack. #T1#
Haack misses with a looping right.
Arjuna throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arjuna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haack eats them both and turns towards Arjuna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arjuna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arjuna.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack is looking to counter punch.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack throws a lazy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haack swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haack catches Arjuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack lands a front kick.
Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Haack.
Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Arjuna checks a leg kick.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haack jabs at Arjuna's body.
Arjuna drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Haack.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease.
Haack looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range.
Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack motions for Arjuna to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Arjuna takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Arjuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack is looking to counter with a body kick.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arjuna with a jab.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease.
Arjuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Arjuna.
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Haack.
Arjuna checks a leg kick.
Haack takes one on the button.
Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack scores with a jab. Arjuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arjuna throws a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Haack is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws an off balance right hand
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Arjuna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Arjuna throws a leg kick but Haack checks it.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Haack.
Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Arjuna misses the target.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack lands a head kick. Arjuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna misses with a low kick.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arjuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arjuna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
Haack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arjuna. #T3#
Haack scores with a shot to the body.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Haack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side.
Haack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arjuna scores with a leg kick.
Arjuna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks. #T4#
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arjuna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack scores with a nice strike.
Haack lands a jab-cross combination.
Arjuna throws a big shot that misses.
Arjuna digs a good hook to Haack's body.
Arjuna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arjuna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Arjuna misses with a looping right.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Haack moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack throws a low kick but Arjuna avoids it.
Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso.
Haack moves out of range as Arjuna strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Despite the aggression on Arjuna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a body shot. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Jab by Haack.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Arjuna saw it coming and moves away.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Haack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Arjuna moves forwards but Haack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haack misses the jab.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Haack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Arjuna.
A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arjuna throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Haack slips a straight right by Arjuna.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Arjuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Arjuna avoided it.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!
Haack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Arjuna misses with a straight left.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.#T4#
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haack thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it
and Arjuna counters with a low kick, right behind Haack 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Arjuna misses.
Haack keeps Arjuna at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Arjuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Jab from Arjuna.
A leg kick checked by Arjuna.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack blocks a jab.
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arjuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Arjuna throws a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arjuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
And Haack counters with a quick kick to the body but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.#KD2#
Arjuna drops Haack with a beautiful combination! Haack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arjuna is looking for the KO!#T1#
Haack wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Arjuna is looking for the big counter here.
Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arjuna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arjuna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab.
Haack slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Haack blocks a head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arjuna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Arjuna saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Haack. #T2#
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack dodges the punch combination from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Arjuna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haack!
Arjuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Haack lands.
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Haack.
Arjuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjuna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack stuns Arjuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Haack.
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haack throws out the jab.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the body.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Arjuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Arjuna tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna thuds a left hand into Haack's body.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arjuna looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Haack misses with a left hand
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Arjuna does no damage.
It appears Haack was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.
A slow jab from Arjuna misses its intended target.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Haack throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Haack connects with a looping right hand.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack lands a body shot.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Haack scores with a head kick. Arjuna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arjuna works over Haack's head and body with a nice combination.
Haack feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down.
Haack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Arjuna throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arjuna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
A left lands for Haack.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arjuna motions for Haack to come forward. Arjuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack lands a jab to the nose.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arjuna misses with a head kick.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Haack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna misses with a looping right.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack throws a push kick but Arjuna slaps the foot to one side.
Arjuna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Haack moves out of range.
And Haack counters with a quick kick to the body but Arjuna blocks it.
Arjuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arjunas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haack keeps Arjuna at a distance using the push kick.
Arjuna misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Arjuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
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!
Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaack.
A punch lands to the side of Arjuna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arjuna.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna throws a counter combo.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

Andre Haack retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Andre Haack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Momochi checks it well.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi with a poor takedown
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Momochi looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Momochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Haack thumps Momochi with a low kick.
Momochi scores with a nice right hand.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.#T2#
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Haack lands.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Momochi .
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Momochi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack throws a leg kick but Momochi moved away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Haack. #TD2#
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Momochi .#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Momochi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Momochi working away.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Haack is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haack, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .#TD2#
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Momochi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Momochi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Momochi trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Momochi won't allow Haack to get back to his feet. #T1#
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Haack is trying to control. Momochi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi has a hand on Haack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Momochi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Momochi is looking to escape.
Momochi is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Haack tries to push Momochi 's head away but Momochi is holding on tight.
Momochi tries to hold on but Haack postures up.
Momochi is working to get back to half guard.
Haack content just to control the position here.
Momochi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Momochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Haack moves into full mount! Momochi won't be happy about that!
Momochi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haack has a good base and remains in mount.
Haack looking to control but Momochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momochi wants to control but Haack is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momochi is trying desperately to improve position.
Momochi wants to hold on but Haack pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haack is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Haack circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haack but Haack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi prevents Haack from standing back up.
Haack is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haack pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momochi . #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack wants to sweep here but Momochi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Momochi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Momochi saw it coming and moves away.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haack defends it well.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Momochi works the jab nicely.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Momochi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momochi scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haack wants it to stay on the feet.
Momochi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Momochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Momochi .
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack clearly takes that round.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Momochi thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi . #TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haack to the mat! Haack manages to get full guard.
Haack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haack pushes down on Momochi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Momochi is not content to let Haack control the position.
Haack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack wants to pass the guard but Momochi is defending well.
Haack controlling the pace.
Haack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haack controlling the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haack continues to stall.
Haack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momochi keeps working.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momochi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Momochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Momochi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi works over Haack with some ground and pound from guard.
Momochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack had his way with Sandayu Momochi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Momochi down.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Haack tries to land a front kick but Momochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
That kick from Haack tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Momochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Momochi .
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi .
Nice sprawl there from Haack as Momochi shoots in.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Momochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Momochi avoided it.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Momochi drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
As Momochi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haack as he jumps to the side.
Momochi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Momochi misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
Momochi looks for a takedown but Haack sprawls well.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Haack.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Momochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi cracks Haack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haack defends it nicely.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Momochi 's hands.#T4#
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haack jabs at Momochi 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Momochi tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Momochi throws out the jab.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Momochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandayu Momochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

Andre Haack retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1##KD#
Silver cracks Haack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haack to stand back up!#ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Haack digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Haack scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silver misses with a hook
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Haack tries to work over Silver's front leg with a kick but Silver checks it.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Haack.
Billy Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Haack slips a jab from Silver.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silver blocks it well.
Haack cracks Silver with an open hand slap.#T1#
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
Haack thumps Silver with a low kick.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Silver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Haack lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Silver down.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Haack feints a counter leg kick.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Silver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver misses with a hook.
Haack dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Haack slips a straight right by Silver.
Haack scores with a push kick.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Haack.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Haack counters with an outside leg kick.
Haack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Haack's head.
Haack slips under a jab.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack. #T3#
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silver takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
Haack throws a big counter head kick but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Haack tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
A jab from Haack finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Haack cracks a nice hook into Silver's ribs.#T4#
Silver looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Silver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack staying out of range there.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
A jab from Haack finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Silver avoids it.
Silver lands the left hand.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Haack. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Haack.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haack scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Silver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silver throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haack lands with a right hand.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
Haack lands a jab to the head.
Haack dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silver if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haack scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Haack.
Haack dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack pushes Silver away with a front kick.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Silver misses.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Haack avoids the head kick by Silver.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Haack lands.#T2#
A lazy left from Haack finds it's target.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Silver throws a head kick that misses
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Haack flicks out a counter leg kick but Silver steps away.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silver's head.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Silver is rocked!
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Silver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Haack swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haack blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Haack.
Haack throws a monster overhand right that drops Silver! Haack follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Billy Silver stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is my last fight guys... I am sorry but my body and mind can no longer handle this, I have to take care of my Bitch wife and my Ugly ass Son. Thank you guys'.

 

Event: DUEL#57 Silver vs Phoenix     
Date:   Apr 02, 2017
#R1#
Harris lands with a cross.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Haack throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Haack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haack throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haack has time to react.
Haack moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Haack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
As Harris looks to move away, Haack throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Haack lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack lands with a kick to the temple. Harris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haack misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Haack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Haack settles back down.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Haack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Haack misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack. #T3#
Haack looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haack lands a front kick.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Haack off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick from Haack.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris motions for Haack to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Haack blocks a jab.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Haack lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Haack was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harris takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harris misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Harris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Harris as he checks the leg kick.
Conor Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Haack counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack. #T1#
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack scores with a nice strike.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Harris wants to slow Haack down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
As Haack backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Haack manages to avoid it all.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Haack avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack with a hook.#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Haack walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Harris drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Haack swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Harris's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DUEL#52 Naga Wing vs Riccuito     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Haack wants to land a leg kick but Derksen is out of range.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derksen checks it well.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derksen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Derksen scores with a head kick. Haack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Derksen misses with a body kick.
Derksen misses with a hook.
Derksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Derksen.
Derksen throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Derksen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Derksen seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derksen throws a head kick that half lands.
Haack throws a poor cross that misses
and Derksen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Derksen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Derksen looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.#T1#
Derksen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Derksen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Haack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but Derksen moved away.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derksen.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Derksen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Derksen connects with a single shot there.
Derksen missing with a left hand there. Haack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derksen slips a straight right by Haack.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derksen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Derksen's calf.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack throws a push kick but Derksen slaps the foot to one side.
Derksen throws a right and a left that Haack avoids nicely.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Derksen misses with an uppercut.
Haack slips under a jab from Derksen.
Derksen thuds his shin into the meat of Haack's side.
Haack throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Derksen looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Haack misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Derksen.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Derksen moved out of range nicely.
Derksen throws out a loose jab but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Derksen misses with a looping right.
Derksen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Derksen walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Derksen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haack misses with the body kick
and Derksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Haack slips under a jab from Derksen.
A head kick misses from Derksen.
A head kick misses from Derksen.
Haack misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Derksen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack connects with a right hand. Derksen shakes it off.
Derksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack cracks Derksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haack with a jab.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Derksen's sensitive parts.
Haack lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Derksen blocks the low kick.
Derksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack scores with a head kick.
Derksen cracks Haack with a good jab.#T4#
Derksen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Derksen throws out the jab.
Derksen throws a low kick but Haack avoids it.
Derksen misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack scores with a nice head shot.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haack connects with the punch.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Derksen throws a body kick that misses.
Haack throws a fast counter high kick but Derksen manages to duck under it in time.
Haack keeps Derksen at a distance using the push kick.
Derksen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haack to score with a decent uppercut.
Derksen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haack's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Derksen's head backwards.
Haack throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
Derksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Derksen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Derksen throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Haack misses with a body kick.
Haack swings for the body but Derksen moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack scores with a jab. Derksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Derksen is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Derksen misses.
Derksen looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Derksen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Derksen's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derksen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Derksen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
A slow jab from Derksen misses its intended target.
Derksen throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
Derksen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Derksen's head.#T1#
Derksen lands a jab-cross combination.
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack avoids the body shot from Derksen.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Derksen if he has to take too many more of those.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Derksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Derksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Derksen looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Haack misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but Derksen moved away.
Haack drops his hands momentarily and Derksen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Derksen counter with a right hand.
Derksen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Derksen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derksen.
Haack tries to move into range but Derksen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Derksen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Derksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derksen scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Haack catches Derksen right on the button with a cross.
Derksen moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Derksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Derksen.
Haack lands the left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Derksen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Derksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack lands a nice looking body shot.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Derksen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Derksen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Derksen 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.
Derksen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haack to score with a decent uppercut.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Derksen's head back.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Haack responds with a good body kick, but Derksen manages to step out the way in time.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Derksen. That did some damage!
Derksen works Haack's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Derksen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Derksen saw it coming and moves away.
Derksen throwing a counter right hand but Haack manages to avoid it.
Derksen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derksen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Derksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Derksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Derksen.
Derksen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haack.#T4#
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derksen connects with a single shot there.
Derksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Derksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Derksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Derksen shrugs it off though.
Derksen delivers a nice body kick.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Derksen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Haack misses.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Haack tries to get set, Derksen tries to push him back and clinch up but Haack manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derksen looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Donk. Haack catches Derksen right on the button with a cross.
Derksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Haack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Derksen thinking.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Derksen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Derksen throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Haack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Derksen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
Derksen throws a push kick but Haack slaps the foot to one side.
Derksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Derksen scrambles back to his feet.
Haack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Derksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Derksen.
Haack scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Derksen.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Derksen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Derksen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Derksen misses.
Derksen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Derksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Derksen misses the target.
Derksen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
Derksen blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Derksen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Derksen under the eye.
Haack cracks Derksen with a good jab.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Derksen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen throws a head kick that misses
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Haack lands a jab to the nose.
Haack moves out of range as Derksen throws a body kick.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Haack thows a body kick. Derksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Derksen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derksen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Derksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Derksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from Haack lands but Derksen takes it in his stride.
Haack thumps Derksen with a low kick.
Derksen avoids the head kick by Haack.
Derksen walks into a straight right hand from Haack.
Haack thuds a left hand into Derksen's body.
Derksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Haack blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Derksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Derksen misses with a combination
and Haack counters with a good, hard body kick but Derksen shrugs it off.
A low kick from Derksen is predictable there
and Haack counters with a straight right hand.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Derksen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack lands an overhand right.
Derksen checks a leg kick nicely.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack blocks a head kick by Derksen.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Derksen throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Christian Derksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Derksen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Derksen throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack thows a body kick. Derksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Derksen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Derksen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haack! But no joy.
Derksen misses with a hook.
Haack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Derksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derksen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Derksen walks into a left hand.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Derksen throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#47 Gaultier vs Bartlet     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haack throws a head kick that Arjuna semi-blocks.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Haack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haack cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg.
Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Arjuna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arjuna throws out the jab.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arjuna if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arjuna throws a head kick but Haack moves out of range.
A big right from Arjuna misses.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Haack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Arjuna moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.#T2#
Arjuna throws a sloppy body shot
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arjuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haack misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Arjuna.
Haack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haack moves away from the strike by Arjuna.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Haack lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arjuna will feel that in the morning.
Haack throws a head kick but Arjuna moves out of range.
Haack scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick.
Arjuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haack takes a step back to recover.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack slips a jab from Arjuna.
As Arjuna backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haack moves forwards but Arjuna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haack cracks Arjuna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Haack sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs.
Arjuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Arjuna misses with a hook to the body
and Haack counters with a thumping low kick.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack punishes Arjuna's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing.
Haack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Haack has got the better of the exchanges.
Arjuna swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Haack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Arjuna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arjuna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Haack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack dodges the punch combination from Arjuna. #T1#
Arjuna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arjuna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Arjuna catches Haack right on the button with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Haack
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna walks into a left hand.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haack throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arjuna thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Arjuna misses its intended target.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Arjuna is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack with a nice cross.
Haack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haack connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arjuna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arjuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack misses with the body kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack thows a body kick. Arjuna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Arjuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Haack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Haack backs off Arjuna throws a huge counter combo but Haack manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Arjuna.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around?
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arjuna staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!
Haack throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Haack misses with a hook to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Haack.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arjuna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Haack avoids it with no problem.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Arjuna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.
Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arjuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Arjuna lands a jab.
Haack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arjuna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Haack misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Haack.
Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot.
Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack is looking to chop away at Arjuna's legs.
A shot to the liver by Arjuna. Beautiful body shot.
Arjuna throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack staying out of range there.
Arjuna is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Haack with a nice cross.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Arjuna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arjuna. That did some damage!
Haack throws a wild body kick that Arjuna sees coming a mile off.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Haack avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Arjuna.
Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Haack.
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arjuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rama Arjuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
Haack slips a straight right by Arjuna.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Arjuna steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Haack feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down.
Haack lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Haack swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arjuna lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
That kick from Haack tenderised Arjuna's leg. Arjuna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Haack slams his shin into Arjuna's torso.
A lazy left from Haack finds it's target.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Arjuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haack.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Haack.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Arjuna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arjuna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#43 Silver vs Haack     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Silver lands a lovely overhand right.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Haack throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack thumps Silver with a low kick.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver drops Haack with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Haack! Silver dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver retains his middleweight title!
As Billy Silver got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Another easy win! Id like to thank my trainers and all of my fans for making this little dream into something unforgettable '.

 

Event: DUEL#39 Silver vs Hell     
Date:   Jan 29, 2017
#R1#
Haack walks into a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haack.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris lands a jab.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Haack lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Haack.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris moves out of range as Haack strikes.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Harris shrugs it off though.
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haack circles away quickly and effectively.
Haack throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harris avoids it.#T1#
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Harris down.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Harris shrugs it off though.
Haack connects with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris misses the jab.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris blocks a head kick by Haack.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab. #T2#
Haack throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Haack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harris takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harris tries to bum rush Haack with a series of wild strikes but Haack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Haack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Haack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haack cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
Harris swinging wildly here. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Haack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris avoids the head kick by Haack.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Haack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Haack throws a lazy head kick
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Haack backing up. Haack nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - Haack coming out on top.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Haack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack avoids the head kick by Harris.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Haack.
Haack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Harris drops Haack with a left right combo! Harris follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Harris stands up and beckons Haack to his feet.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD2#
Harris cracks Haack with a big right hand and Haack goes down!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Haack being controlled here, momentarily.
Haack can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haack trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris controlling the pace.
Haack tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris stops Haack from getting back to his feet.
Haack tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Harris slows the pace down in half guard.
Haack is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is thwarting Haack's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Haack is trying to stand.
Haack wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Haack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haack checks a leg kick.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conor Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haack is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack lands a head shot.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Harris misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Haack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Haack lands a slapping body shot.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haack tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haack throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Haack moves away and avoids it.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris blocks a head kick by Haack.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Haack looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conor Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Harris tries to land a body kick
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Haack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Haack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack connects with a looping right hand.
Haack throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haack.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Haack finish him?
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haack steps in with a hook that catches Harris right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Haack follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Harris looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL#36 Hallick vs Lapu     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Vasilyevich finds it's way through Haack's defenses.
Vasilyevich lands a right hook to the body.
Vasilyevich with a jab.
Vasilyevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haack cracks a nice hook into Vasilyevich's ribs.
Vasilyevich misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Vasilyevich misses.
Haack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasilyevich shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasilyevich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilyevich misses with a head kick.
Vasilyevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Vasilyevich avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilyevich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haack circles away.
Haack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilyevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Vasilyevich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Haack lands with a slapping head kick.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasilyevich is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Vasilyevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Haack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasilyevich tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Vasilyevich misses with a right hand
and Vasilyevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilyevich blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack sets himself, and Vasilyevich steps forward looking for the clinch! Haack avoids it this time.#TD2#
Vasilyevich drives through with a takedown into Haack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vasilyevich wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Haack is controlling Vasilyevich's posture.
Vasilyevich works over Haack with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasilyevich won't allow Haack to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haack pulls Vasilyevich in close to prevent any damage.
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasilyevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Haack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haack seems keen to control Vasilyevich's posture.
Haack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasilyevich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vasilyevich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haack is one step ahead there.
Haack wants to control from the top but Vasilyevich keeps moving.
Haack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Haack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilyevich is keeping the position for now.
Haack trying to control but Vasilyevich is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haack passes into half guard.
Vasilyevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vasilyevich is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haack jumps into side control!
Haack staying calm.
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 Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vasilyevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilyevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haack tries to avoid it but Vasilyevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haack to the ground. Haack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haack lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasilyevich. That's going to slow Haack down.
Vasilyevich with a nice cross.
Vasilyevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vasilyevich shoots for a double leg takedown but Haack sprawls well. He's pushed Vasilyevich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasilyevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilyevich misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Haack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Haack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Vasilyevich manages to avoid it.
Haack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilyevich throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilyevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Vasilyevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Vasilyevich tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Haack is looking for a counter combo.
Vasilyevich misses with a right hand
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
Vasilyevich slips a straight right by Haack.
Vasilyevich avoids the head kick by Haack.
Vasilyevich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasilyevich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haack.
Vasilyevich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haack throws a push kick but Vasilyevich slaps the foot to one side.
Vasilyevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Vasilyevich is rocked!
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilyevich's sensitive parts.
Vasilyevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Haack finish him?
Haack throws a monster overhand right that drops Vasilyevich! Haack follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ivan Vasilyevich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasnt mentally prepared, ill come back stronger then ever for next fight'.

 

Event: DUEL#32 Silver vs Summers 2     
Date:   Dec 30, 2016
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haack tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Haack back against the cage.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Haack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Haack fails to land.
Haack prevents a body shot from Parker.
Haack struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parker misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Haack. #T1#
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Haack.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Haack lands a right hand.
Haack blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker is leaning against Haack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker is working Haack over against the cage.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Haack.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Haack is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Haack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Parker misses with a double jab
and Haack counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Haack is rocked!
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Oh Haack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack staying out of range there.
Haack seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Haack tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Haack takes one to the side of the head.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parker flashes Haack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Haack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Haack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Parker punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: MFN 365: MFN Olympics Rd 2     
Date:   Dec 15, 2016
#R1#
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Haack misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Haack scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Mason lands a high kick!
Haack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason looking to stall.
A short right from Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Mason.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Mason.
Mason digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. #T2#
Haack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?#BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Haack misses with a wild combination.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. #T3#
Haack throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Haack.
Haack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Mason lands a jab.
Haack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Haack scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Haack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
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 Zane Mason 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.
#R2#
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Haack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack connects with a jab.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haack scores with a jab.
Haack misses with a leg kick.
Haack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Mason lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Mason drops Haack with a beautiful combination! Haack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mason is looking for the KO!
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason wants to clinch.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Haack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Haack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.#CL#
Mason clinches.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haack is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Mason tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack blocking some punches.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason tries to clinch up but Haack circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Haack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Haack off balance momentarily.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Haack misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
The crowd cheers as Haack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Mason looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Mason blocks a body shot from Haack.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Nice body punch from Haack - that landed with a thud.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack blocking some punches.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Haack.
Mason is looking to control Haack's arms but Haack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason gets through Haack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Haack gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mason tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Haack is trying to break free.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack wants to break free but Mason has control. #BC2#
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason scores with a jab.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack misses with a kick to the body
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MFN 363     
Date:   Nov 27, 2016
#R1#
Haack lands with a hook. Belfort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.#CL#
Belfort rushes Haack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Haack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Haack tries to break free but Belfort pushes him back against the cage.
Haack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belfort keeps control of Haack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haack scores with a shot to the side of Belfort's head.
Haack prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belfort blocks a body shot from Haack.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Haack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack blocking some punches.
Haack throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belfort takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Belfort moves into the clinch.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort. #BC2#
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Haack circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Belfort misses with a shot to the body
and Haack counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Belfort's head back.
Belfort on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Belfort clinches.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haack blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Haack. #BC2#
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haack lands a head kick. Belfort smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Haack.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Belfort wants to clinch but Haack slips to the side
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort tries to clinch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack connects with the punch.
Belfort looks to throw a body kick
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!#T3#
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haack keeps the fight on the outside.
Haack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Haack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Belfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Belfort rushes Haack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Haack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort moves forwards but Haack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belfort walks straight into a right hand from Haack - that's dropped him! Haack jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Belfort from any more punishment! Belfort complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Haack!
Our winner, Andre Haack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MFN 354 Hyde vs Belfort     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016
#R1#
Niederreiter misses with a kick to the body.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Niederreiter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niederreiter misses with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick but Haack checks it.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niederreiter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack lands a right hook to the body.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Niederreiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Nino Niederreiter has been cut.
Niederreiter throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack lands with an overhand left.
Haack misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haack scores with a jab to the head.
Niederreiter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haack.
Niederreiter looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Niederreiter scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Niederreiter avoids the body shot from Haack.
Haack checks a low kick from Niederreiter.
A head kick misses from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter motions for Haack to come forward. Niederreiter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niederreiter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Niederreiter backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niederreiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Niederreiter's head back.
Haack is looking to slow Niederreiter down with leg kicks.
Niederreiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Niederreiter.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Niederreiter avoids it.
Haack blocks a leg kick.
Niederreiter moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niederreiter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Niederreiter settles back down. #T2#
Niederreiter slips under a jab from Haack.
Niederreiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niederreiter. Haack shrugs it off though.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack walks into a jab.
Haack misses with a hook.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Niederreiter there.
Niederreiter loads up on a big right hand but Haack slips the punch.
Haack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Haack blocks the leg kick.
Niederreiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niederreiter checks it well.
Haack throws a nice head kick!
Niederreiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niederreiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Haack misses with a leg kick.
Niederreiter cracks Haack with a good jab.#T3#
Niederreiter throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Haack feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Haack tenderised Niederreiter's leg. Niederreiter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niederreiter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haack finds it's way round the side to connect with Niederreiter's head.
Niederreiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
Nice body punch from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a head kick that misses.
Niederreiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niederreiter scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Niederreiter is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Niederreiter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haack in his tracks.
Haack scores with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haack takes a step back to recover.
Niederreiter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niederreiter throws out a leg kick but Haack moves out of range and Niederreiter only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter walks into a left hand.
A big left from Haack misses. #T4#
Niederreiter checks a low kick from Haack.
Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Niederreiter slips under a jab from Haack.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haack moves away from the strike by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter cracks the inside of Haack's front leg.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Niederreiter moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Niederreiter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Niederreiter tries to work over Haack's front leg with a kick but Haack checks it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Niederreiter tried to counter with a leg kick but Haack avoided it.
Niederreiter with a nice cross.
Haack slips a jab from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haack's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Niederreiter
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
Niederreiter blocks the body kick.
Haack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Niederreiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Haack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nino Niederreiter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Niederreiter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Niederreiter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haack just manages to avoid it.
Haack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niederreiter's calf.
Niederreiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Niederreiter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Niederreiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niederreiter, as that shot connected.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niederreiter misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter lands a jab to the nose.
Nino Niederreiter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niederreiter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick but Haack checks it.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter works the jab nicely.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niederreiter's sensitive parts.
Niederreiter tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Niederreiter backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Haack. Beautiful body shot.
Niederreiter throws a good cross that connects.
Niederreiter catches Haack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niederreiter is looking to land body kicks.
Niederreiter throws a front kick that sends Haack stumbling back into the cage.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Niederreiter looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Niederreiter.#T2#
Niederreiter scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
Haack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Niederreiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
And Niederreiter counters with a quick kick to the body but Haack blocks it.
Niederreiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack throws a hook to the side of Niederreiter's head but Niederreiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niederreiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Haack misses.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niederreiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Haack checks a leg kick nicely.
Niederreiter looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niederreiter can pounce on him.
Niederreiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haack checks a leg kick.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Niederreiter looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Niederreiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Niederreiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Haack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haack! But no joy.
Haack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Niederreiter's head.
Niederreiter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haack is out of range and Niederreiter settles back down.
Niederreiter connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niederreiter's sensitive parts.
Niederreiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niederreiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Niederreiter.
Haack lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Haack.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Niederreiter cracks Haack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haack moves forwards but Niederreiter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack thuds his shin into the meat of Niederreiter's side.
Haack lands a nice shot that snaps Niederreiter's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niederreiter. That's going to slow Haack down.
Niederreiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Niederreiter misses with a looping left.
Niederreiter lands a body shot.
Haack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haack scores with a push kick.
Niederreiter misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niederreiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niederreiter.
A leg kick checked by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nino Niederreiter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Niederreiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Haack swinging wildly here.
Niederreiter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niederreiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
A quick step to the side and Niederreiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack jabs Niederreiter right on the nose. Niederreiter blinks but takes it well.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niederreiter checks a leg kick.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick that misses.
Niederreiter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack throws a body punch but Niederreiter moves out of range. #T1#
Haack throws a wild body kick that Niederreiter sees coming a mile off.
Niederreiter throws a low kick, looking for Haack's leg but Haack calmly moves out of range.
Haack throws a head kick but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Niederreiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haack throws a shot from downtown. Niederreiter moves away and avoids it.
Niederreiter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack lands with a hook. Niederreiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Niederreiter scores with a hook to the body. Haack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haack cracks Niederreiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niederreiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter looks to land a body kick but Haack moved away.
Niederreiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niederreiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Haack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Niederreiter misses with a kick to the body.
Haack connects with the punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Haack.
Niederreiter thumps Haack with a low kick.
Niederreiter slips a jab and a cross from Haack.
And Niederreiter counters with a quick kick to the body but Haack blocks it.
A solid body kick from Haack.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Niederreiter throws a wild body kick that Haack sees coming a mile off.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niederreiter motions for Haack to come forward. Niederreiter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter thows a body kick. Haack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Niederreiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haack is out of range.
Haack flicks out a counter leg kick but Niederreiter steps away.
Haack throws a jab when Niederreiter was well out of range.
A big left from Haack misses.
Niederreiter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Haack.
Niederreiter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack checks a leg kick.#T3#
Haack scores with a nice right hand.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Niederreiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haack. Haack obviously looking to wear him down.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haack scoring well with a low kick there.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Niederreiter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Niederreiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Haack missing with a left hand there. Niederreiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niederreiter.
Haack slips a straight right by Niederreiter.
Nice shot by Haack.#T4#
Niederreiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niederreiter scrambles back to his feet.
Haack throws a leg kick but Niederreiter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niederreiter moves away.
Niederreiter throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niederreiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Niederreiter throws a low kick, looking for Haack's leg but Haack calmly moves out of range.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niederreiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Niederreiter.
Haack scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Niederreiter is rocked!
Niederreiter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Niederreiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niederreiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niederreiter misses with a kick to the body
enabling Haack to counter with a crisp jab.
Haack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Haack digs a good body shot into Niederreiter's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Haack! Niederreiter is out on his feet! Haack rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Niederreiter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Niederreiter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
An out of breath Andre Haack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MFN 348: Chekhov vs. Mazcsakhs     
Date:   Sep 25, 2016
#R1#
Nice cross by Hightower.
Hightower fails to land with a series of punches.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hightower looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hightower stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Haack's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haack throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a two punch combo.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Hightower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
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!
Haack moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Hightower throws a leg kick
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Hightower moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Haack avoids the body shot from Hightower.
It looked like Haack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hightower.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hightower unleashes a big counter combination but Haack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Hightower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hightower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower tries to clinch but Haack is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Hightower misses
and Haack counters with an inside leg kick.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Haack throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack motions for Hightower to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack checks a low kick from Hightower.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hightower tries to clinch up.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hightower.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower tried to score with a low kick but Haack checks it.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack jabs Hightower right on the nose. Hightower blinks but takes it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hightower.
Hightower misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hightower.
Haack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hightower throws out a powerful jab.
Haack throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Hightower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Haack cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haack wants to slow Hightower down by chopping away at his legs.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haack.
Haack with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
Haack just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Haack misses.
Haack throws a head kick but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hightower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Haack misses with a hook. Hightower ducked under it nicely.
Haack motions for Hightower to come forward. Haack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
Hightower misses with a few strikes there.
Haack bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hightower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haack rather than just go for the knockout.
Hightower throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hightower in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haack connects with a nice looking jab.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Haack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower cracks Haack with a good jab.#T2#
Hightower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower feints a counter leg kick.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haack's sensitive parts.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Haack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haack.
Haack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Haack.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haack with a body shot.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hightower moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Haack moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Haack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hightower. Hightower obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haack tried to score with a low kick but Hightower checks it.
Hightower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Haack.
Haack connects with a right hand. Hightower shakes it off.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a lazy body kick
and Hightower counters with a low kick, right behind Haack 's knee.
Hightower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haack was well out of range. Poor timing from Hightower.
Haack lands the left hand.
Hightower punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch.
Hightower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Haack.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hightower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack throws a hook but Hightower avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Haack misses its intended target.
Hightower throws a sloppy head kick and Haack moves out of range easily.
It looked like Haack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hightower at a distance.
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Hightower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hightower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower tries to clinch but Haack is having none of it.
Hightower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hightower.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hightower thumps Haack with a low kick.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower walks into a left hand.
Hightower tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hightower just manages to avoid it.
Hightower is looking to score with low kicks.
Hightower swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Hightower tries to clinch there but Haack circles away.
Haack feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haack takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower flicks out a counter leg kick but Haack steps away.
Hightower checks a low kick from Haack.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Hightower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hightower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Haack lands with a cross.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hightower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.#T2#
Haack looks for the body kick but Hightower saw that one coming.
Hightower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Haack lands the left hand.
Haack lands with a good body shot.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Hightower ducks down to avoid it.
Haack moves out of range as Hightower strikes.
Hightower is looking to chop away at Haack's legs.
Haack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haack blocks the body kick.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Hightower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Haack connects with the punch.
Haack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Hightower seems unphased.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hightower wants to slow Haack down by chopping away at his legs.
Hightower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. Haack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Haack. #T4#
Haack misses with a combination
and Hightower counters with a one-two to the body.
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Hightower's front leg but catches the back leg as Hightower tries to avoid it.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hightower rushes Haack and presses him up against the cage.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Haack misses with a body punch.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haack is defending well for now.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

A victorious Andre Haack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MFN 342: Voodoo     
Date:   Aug 28, 2016
#R1#
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Haack misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Haack lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mason pushes Haack up against the cage in a clinch.
Haack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Haack misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. #BC2#
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Mason forces Haack back against the cage and clinches.
Haack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack scores with a hook to the body.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Haack. #BC2#
Haack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #T2#
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Haack.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head. #BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack avoids the body shot from Mason.
Haack counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mason clinches up with Haack and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. #BC2#
Haack manages to break the clinch.
Mason avoids the head kick by Haack.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack avoids the body shot from Mason. #T4#
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason lands a jab to Haack's midsection.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Haack pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Haack's leg but Haack calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Mason down.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack walks into a jab.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Haack throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Haack blocks it.
A big left from Mason misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.#T1#
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Mason misses the jab.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack slips a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
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 big left from Mason misses.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Haack connects with a high kick. #CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Haack blocks a body shot from Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position. #BC2#
Haack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haack works Mason's body with a nice hook.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Mason gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Haack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haack slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Mason checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack counters with a body kick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a cross.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason. #T1#
A big right from Mason misses.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haack wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
A big left from Haack misses.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason with a jab.#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Haack against the cage. #T3#
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mason.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Haack.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Haack misses with some punches. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice body punch from Haack.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack keeps the fight on the outside.
Haack is looking for the big counter here.
Haack misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mason misses with a kick to the body
and Haack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Haack looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haack throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.
Haack throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.

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 Zane Mason.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov     
Date:   Aug 07, 2016
#R1#
Good shot there by Haack.
Haack misses with a leg kick
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Haack backing up. Haack nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Haack.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
We've been hearing reports that Armstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Armstrong walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Donk. Haack catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Haack tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Haack is retaining full guard.
Armstrong won't allow Haack to get back to his feet.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haack is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Armstrong has his foot on Haack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haack works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haack defends well.
Haack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haack has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Haack manages to pass to side control!
Haack controlling the position from side mount.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Haack stalls from top position.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Haack seems content to control.
Armstrong is looking to escape.#SUB#
Armstrong looking for subs from the bottom but Haack mounts him!
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Haack isn't that keen on the idea.
Armstrong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Haack controlling from mount.
Haack blocks Armstrong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Armstrong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Haack controlling from the full mount.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Haack wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Armstrong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong'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.
#R2#
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haack throws a wild body kick that Armstrong sees coming a mile off.
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack scores with a punch to the head.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Haack misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.#T1#
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Haack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haack throws a head kick that half lands.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Haack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Haack #TD#
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haack won't be happy with that.
Armstrong is trying to ground and pound but Haack uses the momentary lack of control by Armstrong to regain half guard. #SUB#
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haack is trying to stand back up but Armstrong is controlling him
Haack gets full guard.#SUB#
Armstrong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haack dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Haack wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #SUB#
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haack defends it easily.
Haack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haack trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre Haack has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haack swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Jab by Haack.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Haack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Haack misses with a low kick as Armstrong jumps back.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Haack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Haack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Haack lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong blocks the body kick.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haack walks into a jab.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
Haack connects with a crisp jab.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Haack.
Armstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Haack tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Armstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Armstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Armstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack scores with a leg kick.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Armstrong counters with a single leg into guard. Haack didn't expect that.
Haack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Haack in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Armstrong has his foot on Haack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haack works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Haack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Armstrong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haack stacks Armstrong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haack!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Haack keeps him under control.
Armstrong wants to sweep but Haack has passed to side control!
Nathaniel Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

A very excited looking Andre Haack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MFN 330     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Kin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kin throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kin swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kin.
Kin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Kin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin thows a leg kick but Haack checks it
and Haack counters with a big head kick but Kin shrugs it off.
Kin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Haack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Haack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kin avoids a kick to the body.
Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack digs a good body shot into Kin's ribs.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack tries to work over Kin's front leg with a kick but Kin checks it.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Kin saw it coming and moves away.
Kin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kin moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Kin shakes it off.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kin.
Haack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.#T2#
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Kin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Kin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Haack ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ROV 71     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Haack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Haack counters with a nice leg kick.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shin. Haack shrugs it off though.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Haack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shin blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Haack throws a body kick that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin throws a solid leg kick but Haack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin.
Haack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haack makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shin really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin digs a good body shot into Haack's ribs.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Shin tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
Shin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Shin moves out of range as Haack strikes.
Haack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Haack was just out of range.
Haack avoids the body shot from Shin.
A left lands for Shin.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Haack defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haack throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Haack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haack throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Shin looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming. #T4#
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Shin as he connects with a hook.
Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Haack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haack if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Haack's head.
Shin blocks a leg kick.
Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Shin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shin throws a jab when Haack was well out of range.
Haack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T5#
Shin moves out of range as Haack throws a body kick.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Haack counters with a low kick, right behind Shin 's knee.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Haack misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shin scores with a leg kick.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
Haack scores with a push kick.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haack at a distance.
Shin throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Shin connects with a looping right hand. #T6#
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Haack ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Shin tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Haack coming out on top.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Haack finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Shin feints a jab promting Haack to slip. Shin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!#T7#
Haack throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Haack scores with a punch to the head.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Shin walks into a stiff left hand from Haack.
Shin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Haack looks winded!
Haack blocks a head kick by Shin. #T8#
A big left from Shin misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Haack throws a shot to the body.
A head kick by Haack misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T9#
Haack looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haack throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haack just manages to avoid it.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haack momentarily.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from Shin.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Shin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Haack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Haack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Shin walks into a jab.
Haack walks into a jab.#T1#
Shin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Shin drops Haack with a left right combo! Shin follows him down to the ground into side control.
Shin is staying tight to Haack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shin wants to control but Haack is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shin wants to stand but Haack is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Shin is trying to get an arm triangle but Haack is defending well.
Shin tries to move to mount but Haack blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A control attempt from Haack but he's now mounted!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack working to try and regain half guard.
Shin fails to move to back control.
Shin controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Haack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Haack tries to hold on but Shin postures up.
Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shin wants to finish this one by submission but Haack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shin.
Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack is trying to escape the mount.
Haack keeps trying to improve his position.
Shin unloads with some shots from mount but Haack bucks and avoids them well.
Haack holds on to Shin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T5#
Shin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shin avoids the attempt from Haack to control.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haack is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Shin has control of Haack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Haack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Haack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T7##SUB#
Shin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haack!
Shin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Haack is holding on tight.
Haack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T8#
Shin keeps control of the position as Haack tries to break free.
Haack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shin's guard. Nice work there by Haack.
Shin looking to control.
Lao Shin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Haack trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haack defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Haack lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Haack settles back down.
Haack throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Haack. That snapped Shin's head back.
Haack scores with a hook.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack. #T1#
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shin throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haack misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Shin takes one to the chin there.
Shin jabs at Haack's body.
Haack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haack slips a jab from Shin.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack scores with a head kick.
Shin moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.#T2#
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin throws a head kick that misses
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Haack.
Shin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Shin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Haack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin lands with a hook. Haack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin punishes Haack's body with a nice straight punch.
Haack lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Haack lands.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haack avoids the head kick by Shin.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Haack walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin lands with a good body shot.
Shin scores with a jab.
Haack misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Shin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Haack working aggressively here.
Shin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T5#
Shin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
A short right from Haack.
Haack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shin lands an elbow just above Haack 's eye.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Shin back against the ropes. #BC#
Shin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haack misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Haack wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Haack misses. #T6#
Haack cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shin, as that shot connected.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Haack ducks down to avoid it.
Shin flashes Haack a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Haack's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Haack crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
Lao Shin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 113     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeVass blocks it well.
LeVass ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack scores with a jab to the body.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeVass throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
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!
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a low kick but LeVass avoids it.
LeVass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from LeVass misses its intended target. #T1#
LeVass misses with a body shot.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for LeVass.
LeVass blocks the body kick.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeVass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Haack tenderised LeVass's leg. LeVass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeVass throws out the jab.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
LeVass misses with a takedown attempt
and Haack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
LeVass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
LeVass swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
LeVass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haack lands an overhand right.
LeVass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeVass takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeVass in his tracks.
Haack throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
LeVass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LeVass is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeVass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeVass is nestled in close to Haack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LeVass lands a nice short elbow.
LeVass trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack seems keen to control LeVass's posture.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
LeVass has his hands on Haack's head, controlling the position. #T4#
LeVass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeVass wants to sweep but no luck.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Haack throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeVass throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
LeVass misses with a left hand
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
LeVass misses with a leg kick.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. LeVass does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack misses the body punch #TD#
and LeVass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LeVass throws a strike but Haack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
LeVass keeping full guard, as Haack tries to pass.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Haack wants to stand but LeVass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haack is fighting to break LeVass's control of his arms but LeVass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeVass controls Haack momentarily but Haack frees himself.
Haack preventing the sweep.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Haack controlling LeVass's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeVass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haack keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully. #T3#
LeVass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeVass is one step ahead there.
LeVass looking to pass the guard.
LeVass trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haack swings for the body but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack lands a jab.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeVass.
Haack pushes LeVass away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeVass. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Haack counter with a right hand.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeVass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
No joy there for LeVass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack misses the body punch
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeVass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Haack thumps LeVass with a low kick.
Haack tries to land a front kick but LeVass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack misses with an uppercut
and LeVass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from LeVass.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
LeVass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeVass thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there #TD#
and LeVass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
LeVass is thwarting Haack's attempts to control the position.
Haack is looking for a sweep. LeVass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass working over Haack with some ground and pound. Haack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeVass.
Haack is looking to escape.
LeVass is looking to stall here but Haack recovers full guard.
Ka'Ra LeVass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ka'Ra LeVass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeVass postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
LeVass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haack has momentary wrist control but LeVass slips an elbow through the middle.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
LeVass is looking to sweep but instead, Haack has passed into half guard. #T3#
LeVass is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass is trying is best to control the position here.
Haack controlling the action here.
Haack wants to free his trapped foot but LeVass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeVass wants to control but Haack is keeping busy.
LeVass wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to pass to mount but LeVass is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LeVass tries to get to full guard but Haack has control of the leg.
LeVass is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Haack seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LeVass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack preventing the sweep.

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 Ka'Ra LeVass.
I think Haack 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!

A victorious Andre Haack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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