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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 24939 p4p, 4324 weight class) and Andrew Haw (ranked 243 p4p, 86 weight class). Billy Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Haw tries to get set, Bong tries to push him back and clinch up but Haw manages to avoid the attempt.
Haw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haw taking a breather.
Bong jumps guard but Haw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haw is trying to pull guard but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Haw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Haw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bong throws a leg kick
and Haw counters with a one-two to the body.
Haw throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haw closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong stops a takedown attempt from Haw.
Billy Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Haw.
Haw is working for takedown but Bong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haw is trying to break the clinch but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haw has him pressed against the cage.
Haw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bong successfully pulls guard.
Haw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bong pulls Haw in close to prevent any damage.
Bong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haw wants to pass the guard but Bong is keeping the position.
Bong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haw trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt - Haw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Haw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Haw.
Haw throws a sloppy head kick and Bong moves out of range easily.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
Haw misses with a hook.
Bong closes the distance and clinches.
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrew Haw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bong shoots for a takedown but Haw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haw just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBong.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haw letting Bong take a breather here.
Haw is trying to pull guard but Bong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong keeps control of Haw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bong wants to take the fight to the mat but Haw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haw jumps guard but Bong stands there with Haw around his waist. Haw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bong has Haw pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haw just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haw uses from the top position.
Bong wants to sweep here but Haw controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw 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.
Haw throws a combination that misses
and Bong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bong pulls guard effortlessly.
Bong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haw is one step ahead there.
Haw passes Bong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haw passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw moves to back control.
Haw controlling well, preventing Bong from escaping the position.
Bong trying to get back to his feet but Haw is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haw is not going to allow Bong to sit and survive in this position.
Haw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Haw gets his hands free as Bong looks to control.
Good control from Haw.
Haw controlling well, preventing Bong from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Haw is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Haw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Even with his hooks in, Haw manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw keeps control of the position easily here as Bong tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong just trying to survive but Haw is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Haw working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Will Haw go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haw is not going to allow Bong to sit and survive in this position.
Haw is hanging on to Bong's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Bong is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haw tries to keep control of the position but Bong is staying busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Haw 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
Bong dives in and grabs Haw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haw pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.
Haw misses with a double jab.
Bong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haw stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Haw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Bong misses.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haw misses with a head kick.
Bong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bong checks the leg kick.
Bong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong connects with a body shot that sends Haw's belly button to the back.
Billy Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong shoots in and drives through. Haw sprawls well.
Bong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haw stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown. Haw tries to sprawl out of it but Bong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haw looks to land a left hand but Bong moved out of range nicely.
Haw throws a sloppy head kick and Bong moves out of range easily.
Haw misses with a double jab.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bong is defended easily by Haw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haw moves away.
Haw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haw swats away the attempt to clinch by Bong.
Haw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but Haw shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haw is able to avoid easily.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haw as he jumps to the side.
Haw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bong avoids the head kick by Haw.
Nice uppercut there from Haw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haw tries to avoid it but Bong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haw to the ground. Haw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haw throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bong.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haw sprawls well. Haw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Haw lands a glancing blow to the side of Bong's head.
Haw throws a right and a left that Bong avoids nicely.
Haw throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Haw.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Haw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haw is trying to break the clinch but Bong is controlling him.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bong keeps control of Haw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Haw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong wants a takedown.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Haw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haw 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Haw!
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