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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung Fu Fighting. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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247 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard shoots for a double leg takedown but Ping sprawls well. He's pushed Howard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ping tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Ping tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Howard tries a low kick but Ping avoids it.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howard as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Howard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Howard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ping to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping swinging wildly here.
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the top position.
Howard stops Ping from standing up.
Ping wants to sweep but no luck.
Ping is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Howard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Howard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ping wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ping wants to clinch.
Ping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Howard shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard tries to land a leg kick but Ping saw it coming and moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ping swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard scores with a takedown into Ping's guard.
Howard is stalling in the full guard.
Ping has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Ping shoots in.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ping's waist but Ping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Howard throws a right hand that Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Ping also avoids with ease.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ping punching from the bottom.
Ping is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ping avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ping wants to control but Howard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Howard connects with a nice short shot to Ping's temple.
Ping looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howard is taking a breather. Ping 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.
Howard slips a nice elbow through Ping's hands, connecting with Ping's forehead.
Ping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ping tries to get out of the position.
Ping is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ping wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping regains full guard. Nicely done.
John Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard wants to control from the top but Ping keeps moving.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ping is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Ping.
Howard controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Ping shows good takedown defense.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ping fails with the takedown.
Howard avoids the body shot from Ping.
Howard feints and as Ping raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ping looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ping trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Howard controlling from the top position.
Po Ping has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ping shoots in but no luck this time.
Ping fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Po Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ping takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ping shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ping's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
Po Ping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ping being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Howard throws a right and a left that Ping avoids nicely.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ping as he jumps to the side.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ping somewhat.
Ping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Ping throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ping avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ping as he jumps to the side.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ping avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Po Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Howard.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ping tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
John Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ping fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ping swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ping.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ping makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howard wants it to stay on the feet.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard tries to bum rush Ping with a series of wild strikes but Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ping.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ping tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in Ping's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ping keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
John Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howard preventing the sweep.
Howard distracts Ping with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Howard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ping is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ping wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Ping blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ping.
Ping throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ping throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ping gets caught napping as Howard dives in and scores a takedown. Ping manages to retain guard.
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howard connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Po Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Howard slips a jab from Ping.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Howard thanked BioPharm Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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