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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haffa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire. Harry Haffa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Haffa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haffa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laroux checks a leg kick.
Laroux avoids the body shot from Haffa.
No luck for Haffa with that takedown attempt.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Haffa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laroux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haffa.
Haffa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laroux.
Laroux misses with a body shot.
Laroux stuffs the takedown.
Haffa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laroux moves away.
Laroux misses with a right hand
and Haffa counters by clinching up.
Haffa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haffa blocks an uppercut.
Haffa is looking for a takedown.
David Laroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Haffa.
Laroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laroux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laroux connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laroux.
Haffa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laroux's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haffa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haffa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haffa wants to control from the top but Laroux keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laroux is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haffa is on top in guard.
Laroux wants to sweep here but Haffa controlling him for the moment.
Haffa throwing strikes but missing.
Laroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Laroux, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haffa trying to control but Laroux is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laroux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haffa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laroux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haffa has managed to get both his arms back between Laroux's legs - danger averted.
Laroux wants to sweep here but Haffa controlling him for the moment.
Haffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Laroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laroux has his foot on Haffa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haffa works his way back into a safe position though.
Haffa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laroux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haffa won't allow Laroux to sweep him here.
Haffa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haffa throwing strikes but missing.
Haffa wants to control from the top but Laroux keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haffa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laroux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Laroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haffa postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laroux is on top in guard.
Haffa keeping moving, preventing Laroux from controlling successfully.
Laroux looking to pass the guard.
Laroux throws a big right hand that misses.
Laroux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laroux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haffa's head.
Haffa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laroux is one step ahead there.
Haffa working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haffa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laroux passes into half guard.
Laroux throwing shots but Haffa is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa wants to control but Laroux is keeping busy.
Laroux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Haffa's thigh. Haffa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Laroux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 David Laroux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laroux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haffa throws a series of punches but Laroux avoids them all with ease.
Haffa is looking to clinch but Laroux is avoiding it.
Haffa swinging wildly here.
Haffa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haffa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laroux throws a leg kick
and Haffa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laroux wants to break free but Haffa has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laroux wants a takedown but no success here.
Laroux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haffa throws a punch but it's blocked by Laroux.
Laroux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haffas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haffa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laroux just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Haffa misses.
Haffa misses with a wild combination.
Haffa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haffa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haffa misses with a body kick.
Laroux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haffa.
Harry Haffa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laroux throws a lazy right hand but Haffa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laroux throws a jab but it's blocked by Haffa.
Haffa connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Haffa does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa rushes Laroux and presses him up against the cage.
Laroux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laroux is trying to force a seperation but Haffa has the dominant position.
Haffa wants to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laroux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Haffa lands a nice uppercut.
Haffa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Laroux on the inside.
Laroux misses with a body punch.
Haffa is trying to push Laroux away but Laroux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Haffa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laroux takes one to the chin there.
Laroux digs a good body shot into Haffa's ribs.
Laroux lands a jab.
Laroux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Harry Haffa has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laroux throws a body punch but Haffa moves out of range.
David Laroux is winning the standup battle so far.
Laroux throws a hook to the side of Haffa's head but Haffa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laroux looks to throw the jab but Haffa is out of range.
Laroux looks to land a right hand but Haffa moved out of range.
Laroux looks to land a right hand but Haffa moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laroux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Laroux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haffa dives in and scores a takedown into Laroux's guard.
Haffa trying to control the position from guard on top but Laroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laroux pulls Haffa in close to his closed guard and prevents Haffa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laroux wants to sweep here but Haffa controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haffa forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haffa is working away from the top position though.
Haffa is looking to advance position but Laroux won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Haffa works his way into full mount!
Laroux is looking to improve his position but Haffa isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Haffa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Haffa'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.
Laroux looks to throw the jab but Haffa is out of range.
Haffa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Laroux. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Haffa.
Haffa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haffa stopping the sweep attempt from Laroux.
Laroux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laroux 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.
Laroux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haffa defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haffa wants to control from the top but Laroux keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux can't keep his opponent in guard - Haffa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laroux is looking to improve his position.
Haffa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laroux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haffa.
Haffa seems to be working for a kimura but Laroux defends the submission attempt.
Laroux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haffa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laroux sees it coming and defends easily.
Laroux trying to control but Haffa postures up.
Laroux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laroux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laroux is looking for a triangle but Haffa pushes his legs off easily.
Haffa trying to control but Laroux is working from the bottom.
Haffa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laroux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haffa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haffa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haffa wants to pass the guard but Laroux is keeping the position.
Haffa wants to control from the top but Laroux keeps moving.
Haffa throws a big right hand that misses.
Haffa tries to free his leg and advance position but Laroux is retaining full guard.
Laroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laroux is pulling down on Haffa's head to control his posture.
Laroux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa pushes down on Laroux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harry Haffa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laroux is pressing down on Haffa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laroux can't keep his opponent in guard - Haffa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haffa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laroux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laroux trying to hold on to Haffa's head to control him but Haffa postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haffa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laroux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laroux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haffa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Haffa.
I think Haffa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Haffa!
An out of breath Harry Haffa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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