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Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho connects with the punch.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuyoshi's shoulder, as Tsuyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Ho.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuyoshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuyoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho cracks Tsuyoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a push kick but Tsuyoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch. #T1#
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Ho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hos head.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho thumps Tsuyoshi with a low kick.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho with a hook.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Ho blocks it.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho can pounce on him.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho.
Tsuyoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks a head kick by Ho.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Nice defenses there by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Phat Ho 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#
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Tsuyoshi saw that one coming.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho blocking some punches.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Ho misses with some punches. #T1#
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Ho blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi cracks Ho with a nice body shot.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Ho tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand into Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ho's gas tank. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance but Ho moves to the side
and Ho counters with a nice leg kick.
Ho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a counter combo.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Ho staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi slips a straight right by Ho.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ho.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Ho.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the head.
Ho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Ho misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Tsuyoshi coming out on top.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Ho slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Ho punishes Tsuyoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Ho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho.
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Ho shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho lands a nice hook to Tsuyoshi's body. Tsuyoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Ho slips under a jab.
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into range and clinches up with Ho.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.

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 Phat Ho.
I think Ho 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Phat Ho spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Ho slips under a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khakhold tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khakhold. That did some damage!
Khakhold looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Khakhold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khakhold throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Khakhold 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.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khakhold.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho cracks Khakhold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khakhold.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Khakhold is out of range.
Ho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khakhold misses the shot to the body.
Ho tries to move into range but Khakhold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho throws a jab when Khakhold was well out of range.#T1#
Khakhold throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Khakhold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khakhold misses with a body shot
and Ho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khakhold throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Khakhold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khakhold moves out of range of the body kick from Ho.
Ho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khakhold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho doesn't seem bothered though.
Khakhold throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khakhold. That's going to slow Ho down.
Ho cracks Khakhold with an open hand slap.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khakhold checks it well. #T2#
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Khakhold thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
and Ho counters with a left to the body.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Khakhold moves out of range easily.
Khakhold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Khakhold throws a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Khakhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho misses with a hook. Khakhold ducked under it nicely.
Khakhold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khakhold slips under a jab from Ho.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khakhold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
A telegraphed right hand from Khakhold misses the target.
Khakhold lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho scores with a jab.#T3#
Khakhold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ho. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khakhold.
Khakhold takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Khakhold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khakhold misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Ho.
Khakhold slips a jab from Ho.
Khakhold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
Khakhold lands a nice looking body kick.
Khakhold thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Ho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho lands with a shot to the body.
Khakhold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ho's head.#T4#
Khakhold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho lands with a kick to the temple. Khakhold shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khakhold thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khakhold.
Khakhold connects with a body shot.
Ho scores with a head kick.
Ho defending well as Khakhold loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Khakhold has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khakhold working aggressively here.
Khakhold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khakhold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Khakhold has him pressed against the cage.
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 Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khakhold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khakhold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khakhold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Khakhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Khakhold avoids the head kick by Ho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Ho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khakhold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Khakhold throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Ho lands a jab to the nose.
Khakhold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho.
Khakhold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ho throws a wild body kick that Khakhold sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Khakhold throws a low kick but Ho avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Ho blocks the low kick.
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khakhold checks it well.
Khakhold throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Khakhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khakhold throws out the jab.
Ho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khakhold's head backwards.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khakhold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Khakhold scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khakhold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khakhold tried to score with a low kick but Ho checks it.
Ho is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Ho is looking to chop away at Khakhold's legs.
Ho motions for Khakhold to come forward. Ho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khakhold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho checks it well.
Ho blocks a low kick nicely.
Khakhold cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Khakhold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Ho checks it.
Ho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khakhold. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khakhold doesn't seem phased though.
Khakhold misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Ho cracks Khakhold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khakhold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho avoids the body shot from Khakhold.
Ho blocks a head kick by Khakhold.
Ho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khakhold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho misses with an uppercut
and Khakhold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ho lands a nice looking body shot.
Khakhold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Khakhold misses the target.
Ho misses with a hook. Khakhold ducked under it nicely.
Khakhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho is looking to counter punch.
Khakhold misses with a leg kick
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Ho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khakhold throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khakhold lands a jab.
Khakhold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Khakhold counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Ho bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Khakhold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Khakhold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khakhold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khakhold moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khakhold avoids the body shot from Ho.
Ho moves out of range as Khakhold strikes.
Ho scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khakhold. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khakhold moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khakhold.
Ho moves out of range as Khakhold strikes.
Khakhold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho can pounce on him.
Khakhold shoots in but Ho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khakhold checks it well.
Ho lands a nice shot that snaps Khakhold's head back.
Khakhold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Khakhold lands.
Khakhold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Khakhold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Khakhold.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Khakhold moves away and avoids it.
Khakhold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khakhold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho swings widly with a right hand
enabling Khakhold to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Khakhold does no damage.
Khakhold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khakhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho scores with a jab. Khakhold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Khakhold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Khakhold moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Khakhold walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Khakhold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold throws a leg kick
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Khakhold lands with a right hand.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Khakhold moves to clinch but Ho breaks away
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho tries to work over Khakhold's front leg with a kick but Khakhold checks it.
Khakhold takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Ho tenderised Khakhold's leg. Khakhold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khakhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khakhold.
Khakhold thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ho defending well as Khakhold loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Khakhold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khakhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khakhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Ho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Khakhold scores with a spinning back kick!
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho blocks a low kick nicely.
Ho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khakhold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khakhold can pounce on him.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho cracks Khakhold with a good jab.#T4#
Khakhold throws a push kick but Ho slaps the foot to one side.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khakhold.
Khakhold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Khakhold is looking to score with low kicks.
Ho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khakhold misses with a right hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khakhold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khakhold scrambles back to his feet.
Khakhold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Ho there.
Khakhold tries to land a front kick but Ho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khakhold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khakhold shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Pablo Khakhold.
Khakhold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ho, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

During a confident post fight interview, Phat Ho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dixie Pablo Khakhold had this to say: 'My wife's gonna cuck me with my opponent all week'.

 

Event: GC 245     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Miyata shoots in for a double leg but Ho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.#TD#
Miyata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Ho sneaks out the side door and pushes Miyata away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Ho as he connects with a hook.
Ho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyata under the eye.
Miyata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho scores with a jab.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Miyata's defenses.
Ho scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ho lands with a hook. Miyata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho 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.
A swing and a miss from Miyata.
A head kick misses from Ho. #T1#
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Miyata saw that one coming.
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata misses the jab.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Ho there.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata lands with a straight right. Ho didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Ho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Ho throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho feints and then cracks Miyata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyata down.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Miyata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ho desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyata is looking for a kimura but Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyata to get the leverage.
Ho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Ho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Miyata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hos head. #BC2#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata lunges at Ho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ho's hand.
Miyata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Miyata tries for a takedown but Ho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Miyata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata goes for a double leg but Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho continues to drive forward.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Ho with a hook.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Miyata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho moves out of range as Miyata strikes.
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Miyata misses the jab.
Ho scores with a leg kick.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyata is defended easily by Ho.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Ho.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyata blocks a head kick by Ho.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Miyata fails with the takedown
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho, which made it look bad.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily.
Ho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Miyata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Ho wants to land a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho delivers a nice body kick.
Miyata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miyata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Ho misses.
Miyata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Miyata with a hook.
Miyata scores with a nice strike.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Ho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho cracks Miyata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ho stuffs the takedown attempt from Miyata. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.
Miyata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyata doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho.
Miyata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyata has time to react.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.
Miyata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.#TD#
Miyata feints and as Ho raises his hands in defense, Miyata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Ho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Miyata avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage. #T4#
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyata working hard to break the clinch.
Miyata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyata walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
A big left from Ho misses.
Miyata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miyata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Miyata looking to score a takedown here. Ho is defending well but Miyata drives through and ends up in Ho's guard.#ES2#
Ho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Miyata is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Miyata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ho scores with a jab.
Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Miyata moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Miyata throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miyatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho clobbers Miyata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miyata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Miyata dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Ho scores with a nice body kick.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miyata throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Miyata on that attempt.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Miyata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miyata throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyata throws out the jab.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata closes the distance and clinches up with Ho, looking for a takedown. Miyata pushes Ho against the cage but Ho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ho does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miyata is able to avoid easily.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho throws a head kick that Miyata semi-blocks.
Miyata shoots in but Ho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Miyata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho 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.
Miyata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho avoids it really well and circles away.
Ho throws a solid leg kick but Miyata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Miyata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ho cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg. #T4#
Ho 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.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Miyata's head but Miyata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Miyata lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miyata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho at a distance.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miyata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Ho tests Miyata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Miyata tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ho.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Ho.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Ho throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
Miyata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Ho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miyata with a body shot.
Miyata swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyata blocks a low kick nicely.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho connects with a body shot.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miyata moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Ho throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Miyata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ho.
A head kick by Ho misses #TD#
and Miyata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ho's guard.#ES2#
Ho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miyata shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Miyata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away.
Miyata throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A low kick from Ho is predictable there #TD#
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho pulls Miyata in to control the position.
Ho 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.
Ho pulls Miyata in close to prevent any damage.
Miyata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phat Ho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyata lands a couple of digs.
Miyata preventing the sweep.
Ho 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#
Miyata wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well. #T3#
Ho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyata trying to control from the bottom.
Miyata wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata trying to hold on to Ho's head to control him but Ho postures up.
Ho seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ho is taking a breather. Miyata 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.#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.
Miyata gets full guard.
Miyata 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.
Ho tries to stand but Miyata is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Miyata looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyata is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ho keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
Ho works the jab nicely.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Miyata moved out of range.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Miyata moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Miyata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho throws a jab when Miyata was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho catches Miyata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Miyata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyata.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Miyata shoots in.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Miyata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miyata scrambles back to his feet.
Ho works the jab nicely.
Miyata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Miyata moved out of range nicely.
Miyata walks into a left hand.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Miyata gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Miyata wants to free his trapped foot but Ho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho.
Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyata is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho has wrist control.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho 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#
Miyata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyata.#T3#
Ho 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.
Ho slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho in particular looking to stall.
Ho is keen to just control but Miyata is a slippery customer.
Ho works his way into side control. #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.
Miyata tries to improve position but can't.
Ho happy to just control the position for now.
Miyata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ho advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

Phat Ho is the new featherweight champion!
Phat Ho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Gc 240     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Ho connects with a leg kick. Less looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Less staying out of range there.
Ho lands a jab to Less's midsection.
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho throws a leg kick which misses Less's front leg but catches the back leg as Less tries to avoid it.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Less's head but Less sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho scores with a hook to the body. Less takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho misses with a hook
and Less counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Less throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Less lands with a nice body kick.
Less throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Less only half commits.
Ho throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Less throws a solid leg kick but Ho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Less.
A cross from Ho lands.
Ho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Less jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Less swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho. That snapped Less's head back.
Less misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Less has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Less and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Less fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho feints and then cracks Less's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Less down.
Less blocks a jab.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Less looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Less ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Less is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ho misses with a right hand
and Less counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Ho finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Less throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho cracks Less with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ho, as that shot connected.
Ho lands a jab to Less's midsection.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Less moves away.
Ho 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.
Less tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ho works Less's body with a nice hook.
Ho misses with a right hand
and Less counters with a nice body shot.
Ho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Less's calf.
Less listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Less moves out of range easily.
Less takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Less tries to land a front kick but Ho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Less throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Ho throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A big right from Ho misses.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Less.
Less swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Ho misses.
Less appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Ho throws a head kick but Less moves out of range.
Less with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Less had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Less was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ho.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho lands with a hook. Less tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho is looking to slow Less down with leg kicks.
Ho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Less lands the left hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Less jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Less.
Less tries to counter by clinching up but Ho breaks away and moves out of range.
Less looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Less listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho throws a leg kick
and Less cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho avoids the body shot from Less.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Ho throws a hook but Less avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Less takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho lands a slapping body shot.
Less slips a straight right by Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Less misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho! But no joy.
Less blocks a head kick by Ho.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Less might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Less keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Less doesn't seem bothered though.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Less manages to avoid it.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Less counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Less counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho lands a really nice looking cross but Less seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Less, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Less smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Less lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Ho.#T1#
Ho scores with a hook to the body. Less takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho misses with a lunging right hand
letting Less counter with a right hand.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Ho misses.
Ho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Less scores with a kick to the body.
Less throws a head kick that misses.
Less uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho scores with a body shot.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Less counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Less.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Phat Ho has been cut.
Less scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Less lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Less attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho motions for Less to come forward. Ho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Less's shoulder, as Less tries to avoid the shot.
Ho misses with a body shot #CL#
and Less holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Less blocking some punches.
Less lands with a left to the head.
Less looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Less lands an elbow just above Ho 's eye.
A short right from Less on the inside.
Less trying to land knees to the body.
Ho pushes Less back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Less misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
Ho misses with a lunging right hand
and Less counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ho works Less's body with a nice hook.
Less throws a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Less tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Less.
Less throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Less's head backwards.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Less backing away here, and Ho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Less.
Ho checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Less, right into the meat.
Less finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho defending well as Less loads up on a big left hand.
Ho throws a big counter head kick but Less avoids it with no problem.
Ho feints and then cracks Less's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Less down. #T4#
Less misses with a straight right.
Less sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Less has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho throws a good cross that connects.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Less appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Less.
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Less has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Ho misses
and Less counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Less 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 Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Less takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Less tried to counter with a leg kick but Ho avoided it.
Less checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Name Less will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phat Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Less walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. Less should have avoided that one.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Less swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a leg kick but Less moved away.
Less looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Less loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Less walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho with a hook.
Less is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Less. That did some damage!
Ho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Less as he checks the leg kick.
Less blocks a low kick nicely.
Less throws a low kick but Ho moves out of range easily.
Less misses with a two punch combination.
Ho throws out a counter right but Less avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ho throws a wild body kick that Less sees coming a mile off.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho connects with a right hand. Less shakes it off.
Less swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ho.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Less was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Less counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Less tries to clinch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Less wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Less.
Less lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Less on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Less.
Less pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Less is just out of range.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ho connects with the punch.
Less bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho misses with a looping right.
As Ho looks to move away, Less throws a big counter combo but Ho just gets out of the way.
Less throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Less throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Less throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Less.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Less's head but Less sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Ho backs away, Less returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Less throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Less takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho motions for Less to come forward. Ho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Less looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Ho coming out on top.
Less misses with an uppercut.
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Less checks a low kick from Ho.#T4#
Less throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Less is able to avoid easily.
Ho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Less.
Less swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Less.
Less swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Less drops his hands momentarily and Ho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Less looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Less throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ho flicks out a counter leg kick but Less steps away.
Ho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Less looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ho cracks a nice hook into Less's ribs.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ho swings for the body but Less moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ho 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

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

 

Event: GC 229     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewey throws a front kick aimed at Ho's knee but Ho avoids it well.
Ho moves away from the strike by Dewey.
Ho wants to slow Dewey down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Ho finds it's way through Dewey's defenses.
Ho lands with a hook. Dewey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
Dewey throws a front kick aimed at Ho's knee but Ho avoids it well.
Dewey throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Dewey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Ho.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewey.
Some wild striking there from Dewey. #T1#
Ho thows a leg kick but Dewey checks it
and Dewey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dewey missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dewey throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho staying out of range there.
Ho takes one on the button.
Dewey throws a low kick, looking for Ho's leg but Ho calmly moves out of range.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dewey.
Ho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dewey.
Ho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dewey.
Dewey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ho works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut there from Ho.
William Dewey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dewey closes the distance but Ho moves to the side
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dewey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dewey avoids the body shot from Ho.
Dewey is looking to counter punch.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ho lands a nice hook to Dewey's body. Dewey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dewey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dewey throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewey. That's going to slow Ho down.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Dewey throws a lazy head kick
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho throws a leg kick but Dewey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dewey misses with a body shot.
Ho connects with an inside leg kick.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses
and Ho counters with a head kick. That will keep Dewey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ho lands with an uppercut that bounces Dewey off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dewey throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho thuds a left hand into Dewey's body.
Dewey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dewey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewey throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
Dewey throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Ho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dewey if he has to take too many more of those.
Ho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dewey. Dewey obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho with a hook.
Dewey scores with the left hand. Ho knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands a high kick!
Dewey throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Dewey walks into a stiff left hand from Ho.#T4#
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewey.
Dewey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewey.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dewey.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho cracks the inside of Dewey's front leg.
Dewey misses with a leg kick
and Ho counters with a right hand to the body.
Ho lands a glancing blow to the side of Dewey's head.
Dewey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dewey lands with a kick to the temple. Ho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Dewey off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dewey. That did some damage!
Ho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dewey lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Ho.
Dewey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dewey misses with a low kick.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewey.
Dewey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dewey 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.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dewey in his tracks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dewey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dewey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Dewey.
Dewey swings widly with a right hand
and Dewey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewey walks into a left hand.
Dewey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dewey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Ho lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewey misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a nice body shot.
Dewey looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Ho.
Dewey throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho flicks out a counter leg kick but Dewey steps away.#T1#
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewey 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.
Dewey misses with a hook to the body
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewey avoids the body shot from Ho. #CL#
Dewey has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Ho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dewey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho throws a leg kick which misses Dewey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dewey tries to avoid it.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewey misses with a body punch
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dewey is rocked!
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dewey throws a quick counter head kick but Ho was just out of range.
Oh Dewey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dewey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho takes a swing at Dewey's ribcage but misses.
Dewey seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Dewey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho dodges the punch combination from Dewey.
Dewey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dewey is out of range and Ho settles back down.
Dewey misses with a low kick.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dewey's head.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho throws a head kick but Dewey moves out of range.
Dewey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Ho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dewey's head backwards.
Dewey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dewey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Dewey.#T3#
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Dewey.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Dewey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dewey tries a head kick but it misses.
Dewey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ho scores with a body shot.
Ho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewey manages to avoid it.
Ho lands a body shot.
Dewey looks to land a body kick but Ho moved away.
Ho with a hook.
Ho connects with a high 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!
Dewey throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Dewey misses with a low kick.
Dewey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho lands a high kick!
Ho blocks a leg kick.
Ho throws out a counter right but Dewey avoids it with no problem.
Dewey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ho flicks out a counter leg kick but Dewey steps away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho. That snapped Dewey's head back.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Ho moves away from the strike by Dewey.
Dewey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dewey misses with a wild body shot.
Dewey feints a jab promting Ho to slip. Dewey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ho takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho 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 big left from Ho misses.
Dewey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Ho lands but Dewey takes it in his stride.
Dewey misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dewey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Dewey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho to score with a decent uppercut.
William Dewey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dewey moves into the clinch.
A short right from Dewey on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewey.
Ho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
Dewey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewey. #BC2#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewey lands with a nice combination. Ho backs away looking to recover.
Ho connects with a nice looking jab.
Dewey gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dewey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho slips a jab from Dewey.
A head kick by Dewey misses
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dewey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dewey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewey scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho tried to score with a low kick but Dewey checks it.
Dewey throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Dewey moved out of range nicely.
Dewey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Ho tenderised Dewey's leg. Dewey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dewey misses with a jab to the body
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewey throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.#T2#
Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dewey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
William Dewey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Dewey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dewey moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ho.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dewey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho throws the left hand but Dewey avoids the punch easily.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewey blocks a head kick by Ho.
Dewey throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dewey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dewey scrambles back to his feet.
Ho thumps Dewey with a low kick.
Ho connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Dewey. #T3#
Ho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho cracks Dewey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho.
Jab by Ho.
Dewey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Dewey.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewey missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho connects with the punch.
Dewey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dewey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho throws out a counter right but Dewey avoids it with no problem.
Ho lands a head kick!
Dewey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dewey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dewey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dewey scrambles back to his feet.
Dewey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho dips to his left and cracks Dewey with an uppercut!
Dewey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho lands a head shot.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Dewey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho cracks Dewey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ho thumps Dewey with a low kick.
Ho blocks a leg kick.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

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

 

Event: GC 223     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Ho thuds a left hand into Foote's body.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foote.
A combination from Foote does no damage.
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho digs a good hook to Foote's body.
The crowd cheers as Foote lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Foote looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foote misses with a wild combination.
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho blocks a head kick by Foote.
Ho wants to counter with a clinch but Foote pushes him away.
Foote avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands an uppercut.#T1#
Foote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Ho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Foote lands with a light punch inside.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Ho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Ho.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Ho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
Ho presses Foote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foote misses with some punches.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Foote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ho avoids it.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote working aggressively here.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Foote.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
Foote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foote or not.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Foote trying to land knees to the body.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Foote seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foote up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote blocking some punches.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foote fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ho takes a step back to recover.
Ho lands a jab to Foote's midsection.
Ho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foote's hands.
Foote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foote doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Foote misses its intended target.
Foote just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foote with a body shot.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Foote's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho misses with a hook.#T1#
Foote lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foote slips under a jab.
Foote lands a lovely overhand right.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho staying out of range there.
Foote misses with a straight left.
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Ho.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Foote 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.
Ho throws a leg kick but Foote checks it.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foote.
Foote thinks about countering with a head kick.
Foote walks into a stiff left hand from Ho.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Foote misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Ho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foote swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Foote was not able to check.
A head kick from Ho lands but Foote takes it in his stride.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.#T2#
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foote misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a body kick.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho lands with a straight right. Foote didn't see that one coming.
Foote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foote.
A lazy left from Ho finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Foote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foote throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foote looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foote throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a jab when Foote was well out of range.
Foote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Foote.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ho.
Foote jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Foote tries to keep at a distance but Ho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho avoiding damage as Foote throws knees to the body.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Ho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote lands a shoulder strike.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho lands a high kick!
Foote lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Foote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foote moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Foote is rocked!
Ho fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Foote out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Phat Ho!
Phat Ho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 216     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ho scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Less fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho is looking to control Less's arms but Less gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ho has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
Less lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Less tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Less back against the cage.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Less lands an elbow just above Ho 's eye.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but Ho blocks with his arms.
Less scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Less lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Less lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Less's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Ho is working Less over against the cage.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho gets through Less's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Less's head.
A short right from Ho.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Less makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Less.
A nice left hand lands by Less.
Less working Ho over with knees to the body.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Less. #T2#
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho lands an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Less fails to land.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Less misses with a body punch.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Less landing knees to the body.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Less using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Less tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ho taking a breather.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Ho misses with some punches.
Less lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Less.
Ho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Less lands an uppercut.
Less throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Less just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Less lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Less just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Less seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Less looking to throw knees to the head but Ho is blocking nicely.
Ho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Less misses with a wild body shot.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less.
Less throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Less. Ho shrugs it off though.
Less misses with a hook.
Less swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Less jabs Ho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ho throws a jab when Less was well out of range.
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Less is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Less throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.#T1#
Less connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Phat Ho has been cut.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Less has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Less, against the cage.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
Less lands a shoulder strike.
Less landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Less swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho lands a body shot.
Ho prevents a body shot from Less.
Less swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Less makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less working aggressively here.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ho tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Less's elbow.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Less landing knees to the head.
Ho is working Less over against the cage.
Less lands an elbow just above Ho 's eye.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Less. #T3#
Less lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Less misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
Less looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Less throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Less blocking some punches.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Name Less has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Less pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Less lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho dodges an elbow strike from Less. #T4#
Less lands a left hand.
Less tries a knee to the head but Ho blocks it.
Ho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesss head.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Less scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Less misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Less fails to land.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ho's defenses.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Less.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Less.
Less throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ho blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phat Ho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho misses with a looping right.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Less scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Less moves out of range of the strikes.
Less cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Less moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Less misses its intended target.
Jab by Less.
An inside leg kick from Ho misses.
Less needs to keep his hands up - Ho had a free shot at his head there.
Ho cracks the inside of Less's front leg.
Less throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Less's knee momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Less tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Less.
Less has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho dodges an elbow strike from Less.
Less is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less misses with a body punch.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Less.
A head punch on the inside from Less fails to land.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Less misses with some punches.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Less, against the cage. #T2#
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Less pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Ho 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!
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho blocks a body shot from Less.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Less blocks a body shot from Ho.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Less throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Less lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Less softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Less tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Less.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
Less lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho blocks an elbow strike from Less.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Less tries a knee to the head but Ho blocks it.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Ho working aggressively here.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less lands a left hand.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Less lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho pushes Less back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho prevents a body shot from Less.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
Less scores with a hook to the body.
Less's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho prevents a body shot from Less.
Less throws an elbow but it misses.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Ho misses with some punches.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Less with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Less tries to land knees in the clinch but Ho avoids the damage 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 Name Less.
Well Less 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!

A relieved looking Name Less thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Phat Ho spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doremus misses with a takedown attempt - Ho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Doremus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doremus shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho sprawls well. He's pushed Doremus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.
A leg kick checked by Doremus.
Doremus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doremus with a poor takedown
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Doremus was not able to check.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doremus throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doremus wants to clinch.
Doremus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ho is fending him off so far but Doremus persists. Nope, Ho circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Doremus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Doremus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doremus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Doremus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Doremus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doremus is defended easily by Ho.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Doremus blocks a head kick by Ho.
Ho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ho throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Doremus moves out of range easily.
And Doremus tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2##CL2#
Doremus takes the fight into the clinch.
Doremus blocks a body shot from Ho.
Doremus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doremus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doremus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doremus looks winded!
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho landing knees to the body.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho gets through Doremus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Ho lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dolores Doremus has been cut.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Doremus controls his hands.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doremus or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
Doremus prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho landing knees to the head.
Ho working Doremus over with knees to the body.
Ho tries a body shot but Doremus blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Doremus can't get the takedown.
Ho cracks Doremus with a nice body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doremus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Doremus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Ho. #CL#
Ho clinches with his opponent.
Doremus is looking for a takedown.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Ho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Doremus blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doremus.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Doremus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho to keep the fight standing.
Ho tries a body shot but Doremus blocks it.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doremus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ho tries to work over Doremus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doremus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolores Doremus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Doremus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doremus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ho jabs at Doremus's body.#CL#
Ho rushes Doremus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doremus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ho smiles and moves away.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doremus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Doremus was not able to check.
Doremus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Doremus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Doremus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doremus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Doremus backs away, Ho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Doremus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Doremus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho defends it nicely.
Doremus is breathing heavily.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doremus with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Doremus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho is looking to wear down Doremus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Ho clinches up against the cage.
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho tries to work over Doremus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Ho.
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doremus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doremus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ho.
Ho landing knees to the body.
Ho presses Doremus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doremus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho pushes Doremus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Doremus avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Doremus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ho scores with a hook.
Doremus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ho.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Doremus is rocked!
Ho feints and then cracks Doremus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doremus down.
Doremus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ho clinches with his opponent.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Doremus's ribcage. Doremus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doremus can do to turn this around?
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Ho is leaning against Doremus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Knees to the body from Ho.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doremus.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Doremus's ribcage. Doremus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Ho digs a right hand into Doremus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doremus's gas tank.
Ho lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho is leaning against Doremus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Doremus's head.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doremus takes a shot to the head.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Doremus to his knees! Ho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
A very excited looking Phat Ho 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: OFC 329: Palmer vs Wyatt II     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Barbados takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbados throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho misses with a shot to the body
and Barbados counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho throws a wild body kick that Barbados sees coming a mile off.
Barbados is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbados keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbados throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Barbados.
Ho lunges at Barbados with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbados's hand.
Barbados tries to bum rush Ho with a series of wild strikes but Ho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
A big left from Ho misses. #T1#
A jab from Barbados misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ho lands a right hand.
Ho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbados avoiding damage as Ho throws knees to the body.
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbados wants to break free but Ho has control.
Ho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbados blocks it with crossed arms.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Ho.
Barbados wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action.
Ho tries to work over Barbados's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbados tries to circle away but Ho has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action. #BC2#
Barbados breaks from the clinch.
Ho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbados cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbados misses with a body shot.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbados looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbados avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbados is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Ho.
A frustrated look appears on Barbados's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho presses Barbados against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbados wants to break free but Ho has control.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbados's elbow.
Ho tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho missing with knees to the body.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho is working Barbados over against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbados misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Barbados 's knee.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Ho with a nice cross.
Ho takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ho instigates a clinch.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbados.
Ho tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Ho is controlling him.
Ho tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Ho has the dominant position.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbados circles away.
Barbados throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbados off the cage and back into range.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbados stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbados throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbados counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Barbados throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados.
Ho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
A shot to the body from Ho misses
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Ho lands with a nice body punch.
Barbados throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho slips under a jab.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Barbados.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Barbados wants to slow Ho down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho digs a good body shot into Barbados's ribs.#CL#
Ho clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho tries a body shot but Barbados blocks it.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barbados breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbados.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbados lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho at a distance.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Barbados connects with a jab.
Ho is looking to wear down Barbados with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Ho clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ho obliges.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbados's elbow.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbados or not.
Ho lands a body punch.
Ho tries to work over Barbados's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbados's elbow.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbados controls his hands.
Barbados wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Ho scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbados blocks an uppercut.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho lands a nice elbow.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbados in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that second round.
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#
Barbados throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbados moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Barbados tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbados.
Ho throws a leg kick which misses Barbados's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbados tries to avoid it.
Barbados's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses.
Barbados misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
Barbados looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Ho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbados throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Ho misses with a kick to the body
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Barbados throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbados.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbados. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Barbados avoids it.#T2#
Ho throws a head kick that Barbados semi-blocks.
Ho moves out of range as Barbados strikes.
Ho lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbados - that will leave a mark!
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho throws a leg kick
and Barbados counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbados throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Barbados moves out of range and Ho only half commits. #CL#
Ho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbados tries to break the clinch but Ho is controlling the position. #T3#
Ho has Barbados pressed against the cage, preventing Barbados from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbados controls his hands.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Ho won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbados's efforts to push away.
Barbados wants to break free but Ho has control.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbados working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbados wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbados is looking to break free of the clinch but Ho has double underhooks.

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 Phat Ho.
Well Ho 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

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

 

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno     
Date:   Nov 15, 2017
#R1#
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
A head kick from Ho lands but Built takes it in his stride.
Built misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho circles away.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Built swings for the body but Ho moves out of range. #CL2#
Ho moves into range and clinches up with Built.#T1#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Built working aggressively here.
Built blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built blocks a body shot from Ho.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Ho landing knees to the body.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho misses with a knee strike.
Built tries a knee to the head but Ho blocks it.
Built is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ho's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ho avoids a wild elbow strike from Built.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Built.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho blocks an elbow strike from Built.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands a right hand.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho or not.
A short left from Built.
Ho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ho misses with a knee to the head.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Built seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
Ho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Built scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head.
Ho tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
A short uppercut from Built.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands an uppercut.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Built presses Ho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built lands a damaging elbow.
Built gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho as Built tries to tie him up.
Ho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Built connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ho's face.
Come on Built - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ho working Built over with knees to the body.#T4#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Ho works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho blocks a body shot from Built.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hos head.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built prevents a body shot from Ho.
Built tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho as Built tries to tie him up.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
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 Maui Built will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Built goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built lands a body shot.
Built looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Ho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Built with a body shot.
Ho tries to clinch but Built moves away
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho cracks a nice hook into Built's ribs.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built is looking to wear down Ho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Ho as he connects with a hook.
Built takes a kick 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!
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho moves out of range as Built throws a body kick.
Ho blocks the body kick.
Built blocks a jab.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Maui Built is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ho feints and then cracks Built's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Built down.
Ho throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
A slow jab from Built misses its intended target.
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Built fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.
Ho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Built pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built walks into a jab.
Built lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Built.#CL2#
Ho instigates a clinch.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built blocks a body shot from Ho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Built lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ho tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Built prevents a body shot from Ho.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
Ho tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Come on Built - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Built is working Ho over against the cage.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Built tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built blocking some punches.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built wants to stall.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Built is trying to pull guard but Ho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ho tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a left hand.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ho prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
A short left from Ho.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho as Built tries to tie him up.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Built pushes Ho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built blocks a body shot from Ho.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
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 Maui Built will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Built looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Built stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Ho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Built feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Built misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho misses.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built misses with an uppercut.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Built feints and then cracks Ho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho down.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Ho throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built moves away from the strike by Ho.
Built blocks a head kick by Ho. #T1#
Built tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Built backing away here, and Ho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Built is able to avoid easily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Built looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Built checks a leg kick.
Ho tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Ho moves away from the strike by Built.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho.
Ho walks into a left hand.
Built tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Built connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Built throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Ho throws a leg kick but Built sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho wants to clinch but Built slips to the side
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
Ho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Built has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Built and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Built lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Built moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho is leaning against Built and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Built is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ho is keeping busy.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built misses with a body punch.
Ho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho tries a knee to the head but Built blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Ho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Built, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!

In defeat, Phat Ho stepped up to the mic, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obama's head.#CUT#
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Ho darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Obama clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Obama 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.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a front kick that sends Obama stumbling back into the cage.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho lands with a right hand.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama goes for a double leg but Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho continues to drive forward.
Ho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho is looking to chop away at Obama's legs.
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho avoids the body shot from Obama. #CL2#
Obama closes the distance and pushes Ho back into the cage.
Ho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Ho pushes Obama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a body shot from Ho.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Obama blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Obama can't get the takedown.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.#T3#
Ho prevents a body shot from Obama.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
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!
Obama scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Obama gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Ho is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ho obliges.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho prevents a body shot from Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obama is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Ho.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands a body punch.
Ho tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Ho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
Barack Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Obama drives through and clinches with Ho against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a left hand.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Ho tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Ho is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.#CL2#
Ho tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##TD2#
Obama has Ho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Obama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ho tumbling to the mat - Obama dives into Ho's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Ho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.#T3#
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Obama being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Obama looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
Ho 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.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
Ho slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is trying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Ho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Ho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Obama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ho wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
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 Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Barack Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Ho.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama working aggressively here.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho is defending well.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Ho lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ho tries to avoid it but Obama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ho to the ground. Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama wants to clinch.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Obama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ho avoids the body shot from Obama.
Ho throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Ho throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.#CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Obama wants a takedown. #T3#
Obama looking for a takedown.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho blocks a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho is defending well.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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 Phat Ho.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ho, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phat Ho!

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

 

Event: OFC 312: Leningrad     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Ho's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Ho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho is out of range.
Ho throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ho is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Shamrock 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 looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock thows a leg kick but Ho checks it
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Ho misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Ho blocks it. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Shamrock both land. Nice combination.
Shamrock slips a straight right by Ho.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits. #T2#
Ho checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Ho wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho on the side of the head.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover.
Shamrock tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Ho seems unphased.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Ho slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho throws a head kick that misses
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho scores with a kick to the body.
Ho lands a front kick.
Ho connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
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!
Ho lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with a straight left. #T4#
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Ho's belly button to the back.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back. #CL#
Ho has Shamrock up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
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#
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock cracks Ho with a good jab.
Ho 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.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Shamrock.
Ho avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho wants to clinch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Ho throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.#T1#
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ho moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #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!
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Ho is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Shamrock blocking some punches. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock thumps Ho with a low kick.#T3#
Ho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ho 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.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Ho is wise to it.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ho.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Ho's defenses.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Ho. Ho maintains the clinch.
Shamrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ho's body.
Ho jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho tries to clinch up but Shamrock circles away and keeps his distance.
Ho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ho's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho tries to avoid it.
Ho checks the leg kick.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamrock avoids it.#T2#
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Ho.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
That kick from Ho tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Ho moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Ho avoids it.
Shamrock jabs at Ho's body.#T4#
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Ho lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ho is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!

Our winner, Nick Shamrock, 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.
The defeated Phat Ho had this to say: 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: OFC 306: Luzhin vs Debble     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Futter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Futter off to one side.
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Futter.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Futter blocks the body kick.
Futter dives in and grabs Ho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho pushes down on Futter's head and hops out.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Futter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Futter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter darts in looking for a takedown but Ho gets double underhooks and turns Futter into the cage.
Ho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Futter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Futter as he checks the leg kick.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Futter blocks a head kick by Ho.
Ho has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ho lands a head shot.
Ho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Futter misses its intended target.
Ho takes a swing at Futter's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jab by Ho.
Nice body kick there by Ho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futter shoots and misses
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho tries to clinch up but Futter circles away and keeps his distance.
Futter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Futter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ho sprawls and moves away.
Ho wants to land a leg kick but Futter is out of range.
Futter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futter moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho misses with a body shot #TD#
and Futter counters with a single leg into guard. Ho didn't expect that. #ES2#
Ho pushes Futter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Futter pushes him off.
Futter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ho.
Futter walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Ho connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Futter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Futter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Futter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Futter wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Futter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ho throws the left hand but Futter avoids the punch easily.
Ho throws a series of punches but Futter avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Futter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Ho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ho fakes the leg kick and cracks Futter in the body.
Futter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
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!
Ho walks into a straight right hand from Futter.#TD#
Futter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Futter just content to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Futter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Futter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Futter wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Buck Futter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ho wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Futter.
Futter controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Futter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futter advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Futter with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Futter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ho is now in Futter's guard. A big mistake from Futter there, giving up the dominant position!
Ho wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving. #SUB#
Futter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ho stacks Futter 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 Ho!
Futter is looking to regain half guard here but Ho keeps moving and retains side control.
Futter holds on to Ho's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Ho working away.
Futter is looking to regain half guard here but Ho keeps moving and retains side control.
Futter gets back to half guard.
Futter wants to get back to full guard.
Futter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Futter pulls Ho in close to his closed guard and prevents Ho from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Futter is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phat Ho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Futter shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Futter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Futter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Futter trying to control the position but Ho is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter is really struggling to control Ho but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Futter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Futter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Futter taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futter trying to control the action but Ho is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Ho prevents Futter from improving position.
Futter takes a little break here. Ho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The strikes coming from Futter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ho taking a bit of punishment here - Futter scoring with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Futter tries for a kimura but Ho is defending well.
Futter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
Futter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ho is looking to regain half guard here but Futter keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Futter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Futter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Futter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho cracks Futter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Futter shoots in and drives through. Ho sprawls well.
Ho throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Futter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ho's guard.
Ho wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Futter manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Futter sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Futter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ho 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

Our winner, Phat Ho, 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 299: Survivors     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
Yabaisama scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yabaisama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Yabaisama throws a low kick, looking for Ho's leg but Ho calmly moves out of range.
Ho feints and then cracks Yabaisama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yabaisama down.
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabaisama blocks the body kick.
Ho throws a body kick that misses.
Yabaisama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ho scores with a leg kick.
Yabaisama lands a slapping body shot.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yabaisamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Yabaisama gets tackled into the cage by Ho. Ho maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards. #T1#
Ho takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ho tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama working aggressively here.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Ho.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Yabaisama.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Yabaisama. #BC#
Yabaisama breaks from the clinch.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Yabaisama avoids a kick to the body.
Ho jabs Yabaisama right on the nose. Yabaisama blinks but takes it well.
Ho connects with a jab.
Ho lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yabaisama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ho - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ho. Yabaisama shrugs it off though.
Yabaisama fakes the leg kick and cracks Ho in the body.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama with a nice cross.
Ho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yabaisama 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 Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Ho is predictable there
and Yabaisama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho defending well as Yabaisama loads up on a big left hand.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Ho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yabaisama counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Ho rushes Yabaisama and presses him up against the cage.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with some punches.
Yabaisama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ho.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yabaisama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
Yabaisama stalling against the cage.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Ho.
Knees to the body from Yabaisama. #T4#
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yabaisama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Yabaisama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaisama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yabaisama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho cracks Yabaisama with a nice body shot.
Yabaisama misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama lands with a left to the head.
Yabaisama prevents a body shot from Ho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yabaisama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Ho tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho works on Yabaisama's body with a couple of short punches.
Yabaisama digs a right hand into Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ho's gas tank.
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 Diagoro Yabaisama 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#
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho thows a leg kick but Yabaisama checks it
and Yabaisama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yabaisama, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Ho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
A short right from Yabaisama on the inside.
Diagoro Yabaisama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yabaisama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Yabaisama back against the cage.
Yabaisama blocking some punches.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Yabaisama.
Ho tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaisama stalls.
Yabaisama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Yabaisama controls his hands.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama blocks a body shot from Ho.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Yabaisama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Yabaisama keeps control of Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yabaisama tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Yabaisama blocks the body kick.
Yabaisama tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yabaisama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho wants to clinch but Yabaisama slips to the side
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Yabaisama blocks the body kick.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yabaisama at a distance.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yabaisama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ho tries to clinch there but Yabaisama circles away.
Yabaisama misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
Ho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yabaisama finds it's way round the side to connect with Ho's head.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yabaisama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yabaisama. Ho shrugs it off though.
Ho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Yabaisama scores with a push kick.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yabaisama blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho blocks the leg kick.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Yabaisama slams his shin into Ho's torso.
A jab from Yabaisama misses.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yabaisama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ho really felt that one!
Ho swings for the body but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Yabaisama avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Yabaisama scores with a leg kick.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Yabaisama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yabaisama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ho. That one must have hurt.
Ho thows a leg kick but Yabaisama checks it
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Yabaisama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yabaisama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yabaisama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yabaisama.
Ho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yabaisama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama lands with a straight right. Ho didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yabaisama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Yabaisama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho throws a leg kick which misses Yabaisama's front leg but catches the back leg as Yabaisama tries to avoid it.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Yabaisama throwing a counter right hand but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yabaisama has time to react.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Yabaisama.
Ho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Ho.
Yabaisama thows a body kick. Ho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yabaisama on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Yabaisama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yabaisama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Yabaisama misses its target.
Yabaisama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yabaisama connects with a body shot that sends Ho's belly button to the back.
Ho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yabaisama. That's going to slow Ho down.
Ho moves out of range as Yabaisama strikes.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ho.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.
Yabaisama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho has time to react.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Yabaisama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho lunges at Yabaisama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yabaisama's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama lands a jab to the nose.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Yabaisama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yabaisama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yabaisama misses with a head kick.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho tries to land a body kick
and Yabaisama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho 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 Yabaisama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yabaisama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.
Yabaisama avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Yabaisama lands with an overhand left.
Ho needs to keep his hands up - Yabaisama had a free shot at his head there.
Ho misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ho.
An attempted straight right counter from Yabaisama misses the target.
Good work by Yabaisama as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Yabaisama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Ho feints and then cracks Yabaisama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yabaisama down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yabaisama.
Yabaisama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yabaisama checks the leg kick.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho throws a low kick but Yabaisama avoids it.#T4#
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yabaisama.
Ho looks to throw a body kick
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yabaisama is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ho.
A low kick from Ho is predictable there
and Yabaisama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Ho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ho tries to land a front kick but Yabaisama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yabaisama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yabaisama connects with a body shot that sends Ho's belly button to the back.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Yabaisama moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Yabaisama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phat Ho.
I think Yabaisama 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diagoro Yabaisama!

During a confident post fight interview, Diagoro Yabaisama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Phat Ho was interviewed post fight and said 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: OFC 295: City of Angels     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Heim misses with a body shot.
Ho counters with a body kick.
Ho feints and then cracks Heim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heim down.
Ho is looking to clinch.
Ho throws a low kick, looking for Heim's leg but Heim calmly moves out of range.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Heim avoids it.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Heim.
Heim throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Heim takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Heim is looking to wear down Ho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho avoids the body shot from Heim.
Heim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho slips under a jab.
Ho misses with a leg kick.
Ho tries to move into range but Heim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heim throwing a counter right hand but Ho manages to avoid it.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Heim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho at a distance.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho misses with a combination
and Heim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Heim misses the target.
Heim misses the jab.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Heim moved away.
It looked like Heim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ho.
Decent striking displayed by Heim there.#TD#
Heim gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho under the eye.
Heim misses the shot to the body.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.#T2#
Heim throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heim moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Heim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho can pounce on him.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Heim throws out a powerful jab.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heim throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a nice leg kick.
Heim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho tried to score with a low kick but Heim checks it.
Heim avoids the head kick by Ho. #T3#
Heim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Heim.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Heim off balance momentarily.
Heim shoots in but no luck this time.
Ho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Heim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heim, right into the meat.
A jab from Heim misses.
Heim misses the body punch
and Ho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heim thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Heim.
Heim moves out of range of the body kick from Ho.
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!
Heim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.
Heim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho under the eye.
Heim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ho - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Ho thumps Heim with a low kick.
Heim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho is looking to slow Heim down with leg kicks.
Ho tries to clinch there but Heim circles away.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heim scores with a body shot.
Ho avoids the body shot from Heim.
Ho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heim attempts a counter takedown but Ho avoids it well and moves away.
Heim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heim is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heim checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Heim misses with a wild combination.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Heim off balance momentarily.
Heim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heim shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Heim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho tries a quick counter leg kick but Heim is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Heim avoids it.
Heim moves out of range as Ho throws a body kick.
Ho misses with a leg kick.
Heim throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ho looks for the body kick but Heim saw that one coming.
Heim blocks the body kick.
Ho lands with an uppercut that bounces Heim off the cage and back into range.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heim throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim throws a strike aimed at the side of Ho's head but Ho avoids it well.
Ho parries the strikes from Heim easily there. Heim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ho to escape.
Heim is chipping away with strikes.
Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heim tries to score with some ground and pound. Ho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Heim misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Heim lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heim with the ground and pound but Ho regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Heim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heim.
Heim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heim.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heim. #SUB#
Heim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ho sees it coming and defends easily.
Heim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heim with the ground and pound but Ho uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
Heim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho 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.
Heim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heim 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.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heim throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
Heim lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Heim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho 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.
Heim throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
Heim working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heim with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho pulls Heim in close to prevent any damage.
Heim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aribert Heim dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Heim throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Heim shoots for a takedown but Ho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Ho staying out of range there.
Ho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Heim moved away.
Heim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Heim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heim misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Heim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Heim passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ho? #T1#
Heim landing punches.
Heim breaks from Ho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heim misses with a head shot.
Heim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Heim lands a big elbow.
Ho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Heim.
Ho 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.
Heim scoring with strikes but Ho is staying in there.
Heim looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
Heim landing strikes from the mount and Ho is in trouble!
Heim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ho's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Heim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Heim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Heim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heim.
Heim lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Ho is rocked!
Heim 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.
Heim lands a couple of good shots and Ho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ho is still in real trouble! Can Heim finish him?
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Heim lands shots from the back. #T3#
Heim throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Heim gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heim is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ho covering up well under a series of strikes from Heim.
Heim lands strikes from the back and Ho isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aribert Heim!
Aribert Heim retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aribert Heim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Phat Ho was interviewed post fight and said 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: OFC 290: London Calling     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Ho sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ho avoids it this time.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the temple. Ho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Good leg kick by Ho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Ho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez is looking to chop away at Ho's legs.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
Ho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
Ho scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ho's defenses. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Ho counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Ho gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside that Ho shrugs off.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ho won't allow it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
Ho avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Ho lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Crunch! Ho slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ho counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Ho to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg 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!
Ho scores with a jab.#CL#
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho scores with a head kick. Alvarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ho with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Alvarez throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ho!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ho, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Ho moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Ho throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Ho only half commits.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Ho's body.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez lands an elbow inside.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Ho jumps back.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Ho jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Ho lands with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Ho lands a jab.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ho.
Alvarez pushes off an throws an elbow but Ho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Ho. #T4#
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ho! #CL#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez tries to stall but Ho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ho takes an elbow to the temple.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Ho.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
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 Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez'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. 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#
Alvarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Ho.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez pushes Ho away with a front kick.
Ho tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Ho sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Ho clinches.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ho tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Ho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a head kick that half lands.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Ho.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Ho throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Ho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Ho is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Ho dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ho tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Phat Ho has been cut.
Ho gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

Phat Ho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Alvarez had this to say: 'I admit defeat. He did a good job.'.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Ho 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.
Ho connects with a body shot that sends Jorgensen's belly button to the back.
Jorgensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorgensen off to one side.
Ho throws out a powerful jab.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho lands with a hook. Jorgensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho keeps Jorgensen at a distance using the push kick.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Ho.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Jorgensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ho keeps Jorgensen at a distance using the push kick.
Ho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Jorgensen checks a low kick from Ho.
Ho slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorgensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.
Ho digs a good hook to Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ho stuns Jorgensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ho clinches up against the cage.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jorgensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it. #T2#
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
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!
Jorgensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ho drives through and clinches with Jorgensen against the cage.
Jorgensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorgensen controls his hands.
Jorgensen misses with the head strike.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Ho is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen looking to stall. #T3#
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Ho blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Ho.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Ho.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jorgensen looking for a takedown.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Ho lands a left hand.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Ho pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Ho lands a body punch.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho blocking some punches.
A short right from Ho.
Ho tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Jorgensen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jorgensen lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen lands a couple of digs.
Jorgensen throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorgensen's guard. Nice move by Ho!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorgensen shoots in but Ho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho misses with a body kick.#TD#
Jorgensen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ho was covering up waiting for the punch and Jorgensen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ho wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho.
Jorgensen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Ho cracks Jorgensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.#TD#
Jorgensen scores with a takedown into Ho's guard.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorgensen is one step ahead there.
Jorgensen throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jorgensen is pulling down on Ho's head to control his posture.
Jorgensen 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.
Jorgensen looking to control. #T2#
Ho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ho is continuing to stall.
Ho won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
Jorgensen trying to control the position.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen has Ho pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Ho preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jorgensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho avoids it really well and circles away.
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho jabs at Jorgensen's body.
Jorgensen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho cracks the inside of Jorgensen's front leg.
Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jorgensen rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Ho delivers a nice body kick.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho thows a body kick. Jorgensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jorgensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ho tries to avoid it but Jorgensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ho to the ground. Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Ho pushes Jorgensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
Jorgensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho, which made it look bad.
Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jorgensen's head.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt - Ho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorgensen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ho.
Ho lands a slapping body shot.
Ho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a leg kick which misses Jorgensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorgensen tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Jorgensen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Jorgensen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ho!#T1#
Jorgensen working away.
Ho regains half guard, as Jorgensen was trying to land strikes.
Phat Ho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorgensen.
Ho manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jorgensen'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.
Jorgensen throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorgensen's guard. Nice move by Ho!#REVB#
Jorgensen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Jorgensen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorgensen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ho is thwarting Jorgensen's attempts to control the position.
Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ho trying to pass the guard but Jorgensen defending well.
Ho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jorgensen controls his leg.
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jorgensen manages to get to full guard.
Ho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Ho 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.
Jorgensen wants to control the position but Ho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ho is thwarting Jorgensen's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Ho is going to stand back up.
Jorgensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorgensen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ho.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ho 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

Our winner, Phat Ho, 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 281: Supervillains     
Date:   May 03, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Lauzon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ho doesn't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Ho'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.
Lauzon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ho to escape the position. #SUB2#
Ho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1#
Lauzon is riding his opponent, not letting Ho buck him off.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lauzon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Lauzon working for the choke.
Ho trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ho defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ho covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Lauzon biding his time, controlling Ho. #SUB2#
Ho fending off the submission attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon controls the action.
Our spies down at at Wreckshop inform us that Lauzon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ho covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lauzon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lauzon keeps control of the position easily here as Ho tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Lauzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon 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#
Lauzon throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzon moves out of range easily.
Lauzon throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lauzon clinches with his opponent.
Ho misses with some punches.
Lauzon has Ho pushed against the cage.#BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.#CL#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho blocks a body shot from Lauzon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ho avoids the damage to the body.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Ho.
A short uppercut from Ho. #T1#
Lauzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon prevents Ho from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Lauzon is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ho clinches up with Lauzon and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ho.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon is looking to control Ho's arms but Ho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lauzon has his back to the cage.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon. #T2#
Lauzon scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lauzon manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Ho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ho won't want to take too many of those.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Ho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho is working Lauzon over against the cage.#T3#
Ho working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzon crunches a lovely knee into Ho's ribcage.
Ho tries to circle away but Lauzon has him pinned against the cage.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon just leaning against Ho, taking a breather.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon scores with a knee to the head.
Lauzon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho circles away. #T4#
Lauzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon is looking to clinch.
Ho jabs Lauzon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lauzon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and pushes Ho back into the cage.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Phat Ho 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho thumps Lauzon with a low kick.#TD2#
Lauzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lauzon trying to advance position but Ho counters by regaining guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to pass into half guard but Ho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ho is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Ho kicks Lauzon off and gets to his feet.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Ho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho.
Ho lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
A head kick misses from Ho.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ho.
Ho lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Lauzon looking to score a takedown here. Ho is defending well but Lauzon drives through and ends up in Ho's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lauzon is controlling him.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lauzon 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.
Lauzon trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ho looking to control. #SU2#
Lauzon gets to his feet. Ho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Ho.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lauzon counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon won't allow Ho to sweep him here. #T4#
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon stands and throws Ho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ho some visible discomfort.

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 Phat Ho.
I think Ho 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

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

 

Event: OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Jabouin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Jabouin wants to clinch.
Ho throws a wild body kick that Jabouin sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Jabouin gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ho.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Jabouin's head.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabouin.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Jabouin blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabouin can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Jabouin throws a head punch that misses.
Ho tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Jabouin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jabouin is trying to stall.
Jabouin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ho up against the cage.
Jabouin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jabouin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jabouin scores with a hook to the body.
Jabouin trying to stall but Ho improves his position.
Jabouin takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Jabouin lands with a left to the head.
Ho tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Jabouin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Ho.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabouin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho blocks a body shot from Jabouin.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabouin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Jabouin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Jabouin controls the action.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Jabouin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow. #T3#
Jabouin throws a head punch that misses.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jabouin.
Ho lands a body punch.
Ho tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
A short left from Ho.
A head punch on the inside from Jabouin fails to land.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards. #BC#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Ho throws a leg kick but Jabouin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jabouin scores with a hook.
Jabouin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho thows a body kick. Jabouin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Ho throws a head kick that Jabouin semi-blocks.
Ho throws a right hand that misses
and Jabouin counters with a series of strikes. Ho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jabouin misses the jab.
Jabouin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabouin.
Jabouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho tried to counter with a leg kick but Jabouin avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Jabouin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabouin slips a straight right by Ho.
Ho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Jabouin rushes Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Jabouin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ho misses with a head kick.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabouin.
Jabouin misses with a wild body shot.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabouin can do to turn this around?
Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
Jabouin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ho back to the cage. Jabouin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch lands to the side of Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabouin takes a shot to the head.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jabouin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jabouin fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jabouin lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Jabouin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabouin.
Jabouin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabouin.
Jabouin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Jabouin misses with a punch to the body.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Ho.
Jabouin scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Jabouin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho under the eye.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Jabouin checks a leg kick.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho throws a series of punches but Jabouin moves out of range. #T2#
Ho throws a front kick aimed at Jabouin's knee but Jabouin avoids it well.
Jabouin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jabouin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jabouin throws a big counter head kick but Ho avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ho has closed the distance and engaged Jabouin in a clinch.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabouin.
Jabouin lands a shoulder strike.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Jabouin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jabouin fails to land.
Jabouin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabouin lands a body shot. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jabouin avoids the body shot from Ho.
Ho misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jabouin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Jabouin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho throws a lazy body kick
and Jabouin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jabouin tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ho counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Jabouin instigates a clinch.
Jabouin lands with a short shot to the head.
Jabouin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho tries a body shot but Jabouin blocks it.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho wants to break free but Jabouin has control. #T4#
Ho lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabouin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jabouin.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabouin lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Jabouin avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
A short left from Jabouin.
Jabouin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabouin lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jabouin tries to clinch but Ho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yves Jabouin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabouin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho throws a head kick but Jabouin moves out of range.
Jabouin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabouin.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Jabouin off balance momentarily.
Jabouin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ho rather than just go for the knockout.
Jabouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Ho.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho stuns Jabouin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jabouin lands with a nice body punch.
Jabouin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jabouin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Ho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho lands a body punch. #T1#
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabouin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho tries to work over Jabouin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho blocking some punches. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Jabouin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jabouin.
Jabouin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabouin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Jabouin scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Ho clinches up against the cage.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Jabouin controls the action.
Jabouin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
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!
Jabouin lands a nice uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jabouin prevents Ho from breaking the clinch.
Jabouin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Jabouin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Jabouin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabouin prevents a body shot from Ho.
Jabouin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho gets through Jabouin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Jabouin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho blocks a body shot from Jabouin.
Ho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabouin controls his hands.
Jabouin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabouin backwards.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabouin.
Jabouin slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Ho working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jabouin lands an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabouin misses with the head strike.
Jabouin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabouin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabouin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabouin misses with the head strike.
Ho working aggressively here.
Jabouin throws a head punch that misses.

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 Phat Ho.
Well Ho 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Ho!

A very excited looking Phat Ho 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: BRFC 54     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Li Kong Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phat Ho tries to avoid it but Li Kong Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phat Ho to the ground. Phat Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Phat Ho misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phat Ho 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 Li Kong Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li Kong Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li Kong Ho misses with a looping left.
Li Kong Ho misses with the combination.
Phat Ho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phat Ho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Li Kong Ho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Li Kong Ho misses its intended target.
Li Kong Ho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phat Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phat Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li Kong Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Kong Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Li Kong Ho catches Phat Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li Kong Ho misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Li Kong Ho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1##TD#
Li Kong Ho gets a double leg takedown into Phat Ho's guard.
Li Kong Ho throws a strike but Phat Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Phat Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li Kong Ho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phat Ho stays in close to Li Kong Ho's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Phat Ho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li Kong Ho controlling the position.#T2#
Li Kong Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phat Ho tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Kong Ho is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li Kong Ho holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Li Kong Ho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phat Ho has passed into half guard!
Li Kong Ho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phat Ho is working away from the top position though.
Li Kong Ho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Li Kong Ho is looking to improve his position.
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.
Phat Ho wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phat Ho is thwarting Li Kong Ho's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Kong Ho throws a hook but Phat Ho blocks it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Li Kong Ho swings widly with a right hand
and Phat Ho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li Kong Ho misses with the combination. #CL2#
Phat Ho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phat Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Kong Ho has had enough of the clinch but Phat Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Li Kong Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li Kong Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Phat Ho digs a right hand into Li Kong Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Kong Ho's gas tank.
Phat Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Li Kong Ho misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phat Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phat Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Li Kong Ho controls the action.
Phat Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phat Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Li Kong Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Li Kong Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Phat Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Li Kong Ho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phat Ho tried to score with a low kick but Li Kong Ho checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Li Kong Ho or perhaps it was just good defense by Phat Ho, which made it look bad.
Phat Ho tries a quick counter leg kick but Li Kong Ho is wise to it.
Li Kong Ho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phat Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li Kong Ho connects with a body shot.
Phat Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li Kong Ho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phat Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li Kong Ho throws the left hand but Phat Ho avoids the punch easily.
And Phat Ho responds with a good body kick, but Li Kong Ho manages to step out the way in time.
Phat Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li Kong Ho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phat Ho misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li Kong Ho cracks a nice hook into Phat Ho's ribs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phat Ho 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 Li Kong Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li Kong Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li Kong Ho dips to his left and cracks Phat Ho with an uppercut!
Li Kong Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phat Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Kong Ho.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Li Kong Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Phat Ho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li Kong Ho blocks it well.
Phat Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Phat Ho gets caught napping as Li Kong Ho dives in and scores a takedown. Phat Ho manages to retain guard.
Li Kong Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phat Ho keeping full guard, as Li Kong Ho tries to pass. #SUB#
Li Kong Ho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phat Ho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li Kong Ho has Phat Ho in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Li Kong Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Li Kong Ho, not yet.
Phat Ho looking to sit in guard and control but Li Kong Ho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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!
Li Kong Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Phat Ho has wrist control.
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Li Kong Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Phat Ho trying to control the position.
Li Kong Ho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phat Ho is keeping the position for now.
Li Kong Ho pushing down on Phat Ho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phat Ho is positioning himself well to prevent Li Kong Ho advancing to mount.
Li Kong Ho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phat Ho is looking to escape.
Li Kong Ho 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.
Ground and pound from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phat Ho to regain full guard.
Phat Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li Kong Ho is one step ahead there.
Phat Ho keeping moving, preventing Li Kong Ho from controlling successfully.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho throws a strike but Phat Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Li Kong Ho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li Kong Ho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phat Ho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Li Kong Ho dominated that second round.
That's time! Li Kong Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Phat Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phat Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho tests Phat Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phat Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li Kong Ho misses with a lunging right hand
and Phat Ho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Li Kong Ho misses with a looping right.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phat Ho misses with a head kick.
Li Kong Ho throws a looping overhand right but Phat Ho ducks down to avoid it.
And Phat Ho responds with a good body kick, but Li Kong Ho manages to step out the way in time.
Li Kong Ho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phat Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phat Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho throws a wild body kick that Li Kong Ho sees coming a mile off.
Li Kong Ho cracks Phat Ho with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li Kong Ho, as that shot connected. #T1##TD#
Phat Ho gets caught napping as Li Kong Ho dives in and scores a takedown. Phat Ho manages to retain guard.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
Li Kong Ho passes Phat Ho's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Li Kong Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li Kong Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li Kong Ho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phat Ho has hold of Li Kong Ho's hands but Li Kong Ho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Li Kong Ho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li Kong Ho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li Kong Ho throwing shots but Phat Ho is blocking nicely.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Li Kong Ho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li Kong Ho trying to control from Phat Ho's half guard. Phat Ho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Phat Ho wants to get back to his feet but Li Kong Ho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Phat Ho keeping moving, preventing Li Kong Ho from controlling successfully. #T3#
Li Kong Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li Kong Ho cracks Phat Ho with a solid left hand.
Li Kong Ho wants to control from the top but Phat Ho keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li Kong Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phat Ho has his hands on Li Kong Ho's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li Kong Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phat Ho counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Li Kong Ho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li Kong Ho loads up on a big right hand but Phat Ho slips the punch.
Li Kong Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Phat Ho throws the kick towards the body but Li Kong Ho avoids it.
Li Kong Ho throws the left hand but Phat Ho avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Phat Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Kong Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Phat Ho's shoulder, as Phat Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Li Kong Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Li Kong Ho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li Kong Ho is looking to take a break and control but Phat Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li Kong Ho taking a break here but Phat Ho is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Kong Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li Kong Ho 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!

Li Kong Ho wins by unanimous decision!

Li Kong Ho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Phat Ho stepped up to the mic, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: BRFC 52     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Kopp lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
Ho thumps Kopp with a low kick.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kopp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kopp is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely. #T1#
Kopp wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kopp counters with a single leg into guard. Ho didn't expect that.
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.
Ho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Kopp from controlling successfully.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kopp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kopp counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kopp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Kopp managing to control the position.
Kopp wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp managing to control the position. #SU2#
Ho gets to his feet - Kopp follows without any prompting.
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 Steven Kopp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ho throws a head kick that Kopp semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Ho scores with a jab.
Kopp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Kopp's corner calls for a 1-2. Kopp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
Kopp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Kopp gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Ho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Kopp pushes down on Ho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kopp 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.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kopp.
Kopp trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kopp throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp is trying to keep Ho in close. #T3#
Ho looking to pass the guard.
Kopp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ho. Kopp shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Ho rushes Kopp and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ho digs a right hand into Kopp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopp's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp tries to break free but Ho pushes him back against the ropes.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Kopp throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Kopp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ho pushes Kopp up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kopp misses the target.
Ho throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kopp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kopp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Kopp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kopp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho lands the left hand.
Ho scores with a push kick.
Ho tries to clinch up.#TD#
Kopp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho's half guard.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ho to regain full guard.
Kopp trying to move into half guard but instead Ho has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kopp is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopp pulls Ho in close to prevent any damage.
Ho trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ho won't allow Kopp to sweep him here.
Ho won't allow Kopp to get back to his feet.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Kopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phat Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kopp to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho lands a nice hook to Kopp's body. Kopp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopp.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kopp looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Kopp throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho sprawls well. Ho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kopp 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 Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kopp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.
Ho slips a straight right by Kopp.
Ho scores with a push kick.#T4#
Kopp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ho connects with a right hand. Kopp shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho thows a body kick. Kopp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho.
Kopp blocks a head kick by Ho.
Kopp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho jabs Kopp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steven Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ho 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 for Phat Ho!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Phat Ho!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Phat Ho!

Phat Ho wins by unanimous decision!

Phat Ho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BRFC 49     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Souvlaki throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho lands a nice shot that snaps Souvlaki's head back.
Souvlaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Souvlaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ho was covering up waiting for the punch and Souvlaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Ho!#REVB##SUB#
Souvlaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho defends well.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Souvlaki looking to control.
Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard. #REVR#
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is stalling in the full guard.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Souvlaki trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki 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.
Souvlaki postures up.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souvlaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ho misses with a head kick.
Souvlaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Souvlaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a nice body shot.
Ho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Souvlaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Ho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.
Ho throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side.
Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Souvlaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ho won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Ho explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Ho slips under a jab.
Souvlaki tries to clinch up.
Souvlaki throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Ho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Souvlaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho throws the kick towards the body but Souvlaki avoids it.
Ho lands with a slapping head kick.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souvlaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho. #T4#
Ho is looking to land body kicks.
Souvlaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Ho.
Ho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Ho.
Souvlaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.#TD#
Souvlaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho's half guard.#ES2#
Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Souvlaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Souvlaki is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ho can't fight it off and eventually Souvlaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Ho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souvlaki advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Souvlaki.#TD#
Ho tries to sprawl but Souvlaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souvlaki is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Souvlaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Souvlaki is working for a kimura but Ho is defending it quite comfortably.
Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Souvlaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ho is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho taking some punishment here, with Souvlaki in his half guard.
Souvlaki is trying to control. Ho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki passes to side control.
Souvlaki in side control, throwing shots but Ho defends.
Ho regains half guard, as Souvlaki was trying to land strikes.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. #T3#
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Souvlaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Souvlaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Souvlaki is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ho wants to improve his position but Souvlaki is controlling well.
Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Souvlaki is looking for a kimura but Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souvlaki to get the leverage.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki stalling away here and it's allowed Ho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki postures up in Ho's guard and throws a big left but Ho blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souvlaki throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Souvlaki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Souvlaki pulls down on the head and he's put Ho to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koulouraki Souvlaki!
Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
Phat Ho spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

 

Event: BRFC 46     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Ho scores with a push kick.
Ho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho is looking to clinch.
Ho misses with a kick to the body.
Ho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Funk finds it's way through Ho's defenses.
Funk misses with a hook
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Funk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Funk misses.
Funk looks for a takedown but Ho sprawls well.#T1#
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho. #KD2#
Ho lands a big head kick that sends Funk tumbling to the mat! Ho takes a step backwards and waves Funk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Funk is rocked!
Funk fails with the takedown
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Funk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Funk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funk throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho thinks about the counter body kick.
Funk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phat Ho!
During a confident post fight interview, Phat Ho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Terrence Funk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck fuck fuck'.

 

Event: BRFC 43     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Ru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho's calf.
Ho scores with a head kick.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ru is able to avoid easily.
Ru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ru flicks out a counter leg kick but Ho steps away.
Ru takes one to the side of the head.
Ho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ru.#CL#
Ho gets a clinch.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ho 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ru.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
Ru lands a body punch. #BC2#
Ru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Good exchange - Ho coming out on top.#ROC#
Ru is rocked!
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ru.
Ru is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Ho tenderised Ru's leg. Ru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho cracks Ru with a hook to the temple - Ru is on wobbly legs here! Ho swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ru falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ho wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phat Ho!
After winning the bout, Phat Ho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: BRFC 40     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Ho with a nice cross.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ho wants to counter with a clinch but Simmons pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Simmons on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simmons.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Simmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Ho thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it #TD#
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ho wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ho's head.#T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving. #SUB#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simmons trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! Ho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ho manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into Ho's guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons passes into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ho pushes Simmons off looking to stand but Simmons dives back in and keeps control.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Simmons is going to stand back up.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Ho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ho tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Simmons wants to pass to mount but Ho is defending the position.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Ho is working away.
Simmons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ho! #T3##SUB#
Simmons is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ho tries to reverse the position but Simmons maintains control.#SUB#
Simmons goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ho is on top in guard.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ho passes into half guard.
Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Ho sits in half guard. #T4#
Ho tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simmons.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Ho wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy.
Simmons is pressing down on Ho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho wants to stand but Simmons is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Fred Simmons 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#
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Simmons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ho did well to prevent Simmons getting side control.
Ho is trying to stand up here but Simmons is controlling him well.
Simmons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ho! #SUB#
Simmons has control of Ho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho tries to buck Simmons off but he can't manage it.
Ho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ho wants to stand but Simmons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ho is sitting in close to Simmons's body. Simmons has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ho is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ho is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Simmons.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fred Simmons!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fred Simmons made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho throws the left hand but Grace avoids the punch easily.
Grace thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho lands an overhand right.
Grace tried to score with a low kick but Ho checks it.
Ho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Grace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Grace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace controlling from side mount.
Grace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grace cracks Ho with a big elbow.
Grace is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Grace working the body and head with strikes.
Grace working the ground and pound but Ho is defending the strikes.
Ho is being controlled here.
Grace scoring with punches from side control.
Ho seems a little lost for a moment, as Grace dominates the positioning.
Ho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grace has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ho prevents Grace from improving position.
Grace misses with the ground and pound.
Ho is pushing Grace's head away, looking to escape. Grace manages to hold on to the position though.
Ho is letting Grace control him for a moment. #T2#
Grace working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ho is trying to get back to his feet.
Grace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ho trying to remain calm as Grace controls from the top position.#SUB#
Grace is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho is defending well.
Grace controls the position from side control.#T3#
Grace 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.
Grace misses with the ground and pound.
Grace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grace scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ho to see if he's OK.
Ho tries to escape but Grace is in control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grace.
Ho regains half guard.
Grace winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ho is trying to control but can't.
Grace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace is nestled in close to Ho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Country Grace dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Grace drives through with a takedown into Ho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grace scoring with some ground and pound.
Grace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ho's guard.
Grace looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ho is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Ho tries to kick Grace off but Grace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Grace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Grace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho taking some punishment here, with Grace in his half guard.
Ho is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him
Country Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grace controlling the action here.
Grace throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grace working Ho over with strikes.
Ho is trying to stand.
Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grace.
Grace 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.
Grace working Ho over with strikes.
Grace lands strikes from half guard.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace trying to control the pace. #T3#
Grace tries to pass to full mount but Ho defends it.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grace lands a nice short elbow.
Grace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Grace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grace.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ho tries to roll over but Grace keeps him under control.
Grace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Country Grace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ho quickly recovers to half guard.
Grace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ho is trying to stand back up but Grace is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace'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.#T1#
Ho is looking to escape.
Grace content to control rather than advance.
Grace lands with a punch from half guard.
Grace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grace trying to control the pace.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace prevents Ho from standing back up.
Grace working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Grace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grace winds up and cracks Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Grace wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Grace there.
Ho is trying to stand.
Grace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Ho looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Grace wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ho tries to kick Grace off but Grace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Country Grace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grace, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Country Grace!

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 39     
Date:   Apr 20, 2016
#R1#
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Masakazu gets the takedown into side control.
Ho has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Masakazu is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho is defending well. #SUB2#
Masakazu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Masakazu is working to tighten his grip on Ho's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ho has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Masakazu is really squeezing tight and eventually Ho passes out! Masakazu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuki Masakazu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yuki Masakazu thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 37     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Khasbulaev cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ho moves forwards but Khasbulaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho walks into a straight right hand from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Khasbulaev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho checks it well.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Khasbulaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khasbulaev misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a low kick, right behind Khasbulaev 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho blocks the leg kick.
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Khasbulaev does no damage.
Ho throws a head kick but Khasbulaev moves out of range.
Khasbulaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Khasbulaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Khasbulaev.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
Ho takes a swing at Khasbulaev's ribcage but misses.
Khasbulaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Khasbulaev swinging wildly here.
Khasbulaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Khasbulaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khasbulaev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khasbulaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khasbulaev throws out a powerful jab.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khasbulaev misses with a double jab.
Ho 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.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khasbulaev. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho slips a straight right by Khasbulaev.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khasbulaev tries to bum rush Ho with a series of wild strikes but Ho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khasbulaev thows a leg kick but Ho checks it #CL#
and Ho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho prevents Khasbulaev from breaking the clinch.
Ho misses with some punches.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho lands a left hand.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
Khasbulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khasbulaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Khasbulaev's head. #ROC#
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Ho is controlling him.
Khasbulaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Khasbulaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khasbulaev on the side of the head.
Ho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khasbulaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ho scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Ho cracks Khasbulaev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Khasbulaev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ho pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Khasbulaev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phat Ho!
During a confident post fight interview, Phat Ho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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