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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tank Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Isaac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Isaac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Isaac that sends Howell to the canvas. Howell tries to scramble back to his feet but Isaac brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Tank Howell has been cut.
Howell is trying to control Isaac's posture but Isaac avoids it.
Isaac tries to move to mount but Howell blocks the move with his legs.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Isaac wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell prevents Isaac from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell manages to get back to half guard.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Howell as Isaac shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Isaac wants to land a leg kick but Howell is out of range.
Howell avoids the head kick by Isaac.
Isaac misses with a body kick.
Isaac throws a nice head kick!
Isaac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howell shoots in and bounces Isaac off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Isaac looks gassed!
Howell postures up in Isaac's guard and throws a big left but Isaac blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell looking to sit in guard and control but Isaac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Howell is looking to stand back up but Isaac counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howell.
Howell punching from the bottom.
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.
Isaac passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howell!
Howell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Isaac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Isaac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Howell's cut.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Howell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Isaac goes for a takedown attempt but Howell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howell checks a low kick from Isaac.
Isaac lands with a slapping head kick.
Isaac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Isaac off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Isaac is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Howell. No joy for Isaac on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell has closed the distance and engaged Isaac in a clinch.
Howell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Isaac's temple.
Howell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Isaac tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Isaac tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell working Isaac over with strikes.
Isaac is looking to improve his position.
Howell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Isaac!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Isaac is working to get back to half guard.
Howell looking to finish Isaac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Isaac!
Howell with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Howell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Howell's cut.
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!
Howell misses with a wild body shot.
Isaac throws a leg kick but Howell checks it.
Isaac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Isaac scoring well with a low kick there.
Isaac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howell.
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Howell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Isaac.
Howell dips to his left and cracks Isaac with an uppercut!
Isaac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Howell counters with a left and a right that stings Isaac.
Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Isaac sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howell avoids the head kick by Isaac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaac lands a glancing blow to the side of Howell's head.
Isaac tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Isaac tries for a takedown but Howell circles away easily
and Howell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Isaac's guard.
Isaac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Isaac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Isaac lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Howell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isaac lands a big elbow.
Howell is squirming around, avoiding Isaac's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isaac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Howell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Howell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaac looking for a sweep. Not yet Isaac, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howell throws and elbow that misses. Isaac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howell's guard. Nice move by Isaac!
Howell keeping full guard, as Isaac tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howell 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Howell!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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