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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandayu Momochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandayu Momochi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandayu Momochi !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Momochi checks it well.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haack can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi with a poor takedown
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi looks to land a right hand but Haack moved out of range.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Haack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haack under the eye.
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Momochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haack misses with a looping left.
Momochi feints the counter takedown.
Haack thumps Momochi with a low kick.
Momochi scores with a nice right hand.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haack misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Haack lands.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haack wants to slow Momochi down by chopping away at his legs.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Momochi moves away.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Momochi .
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haack slips under a jab.
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack misses with a double jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Momochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Momochi blocks a head kick by Haack.
Momochi misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack misses with a kick to the body.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack throws a leg kick but Momochi moved away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Haack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Haack.
Momochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Momochi .
Momochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Momochi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Haack sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momochi is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi working away.
Haack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack wants to control but Momochi postures up.
Haack is looking to regain half guard here but Momochi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momochi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haack, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momochi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momochi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack 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.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haack connects with a single shot there.
Momochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .
Haack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Momochi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Momochi 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.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Momochi trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
Momochi won't allow Haack to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi content to stall in guard here.
Haack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Momochi looking for submissions off his back.
Momochi is looking to improve his position.
Momochi actively working from the bottom here.
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack is trying to control. Momochi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi has a hand on Haack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Momochi 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.
Haack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Momochi is looking to escape.
Momochi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haack tries to push Momochi 's head away but Momochi is holding on tight.
Momochi tries to hold on but Haack postures up.
Momochi is working to get back to half guard.
Haack content just to control the position here.
Momochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack is looking to take a break and control but Momochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack moves into full mount! Momochi won't be happy about that!
Momochi is desperately trying to improve his position but Haack has a good base and remains in mount.
Haack looking to control but Momochi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momochi wants to control but Haack is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momochi is trying desperately to improve position.
Momochi wants to hold on but Haack pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that second 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.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haack is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Haack circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Haack is winning the standup battle so far.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haack but Haack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Momochi gets a takedown into half guard.
Momochi is trying to control. Haack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momochi prevents Haack from standing back up.
Haack is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haack avoid being mounted?
Momochi is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haack pulls Momochi in close to prevent any damage.
Haack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momochi .
That's two 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.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack wants to sweep here but Momochi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Momochi stopping the sweep attempt from Haack.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Momochi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Momochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Haack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haack throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack connects with an inside leg kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Haack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haack throws out a powerful jab.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Momochi saw it coming and moves away.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haack defends it well.
Momochi dives in for a single leg takedown but Haack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi works the jab nicely.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momochi shoots in looking for a takedown but Haack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momochi 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Momochi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Momochi has a takedown stuffed.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momochi scores with the left hand. Haack knows he should have avoided that one.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haack wants it to stay on the feet.
Momochi 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haack.
Haack connects with a leg kick. Momochi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Momochi .
Nice takedown defense from Haack. No joy for Momochi on that attempt.
Haack staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack clearly takes that round.
That's time! Haack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haack delivers a nice body kick.
Momochi thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Momochi .
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haack to the mat! Haack manages to get full guard.
Haack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haack pushes down on Momochi 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Momochi is not content to let Haack control the position.
Haack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momochi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haack pulls his head out easily.
Haack wants to pass the guard but Momochi is defending well.
Haack controlling the pace.
Haack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Momochi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haack controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
Haack continues to stall.
Haack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Momochi wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momochi keeps working.
Haack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Momochi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haack lands a front kick.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Momochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack misses with a straight left.
Andre Haack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack takes one to the chin there.
Momochi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Haack is keeping the position.
Haack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
Momochi works over Haack with some ground and pound from guard.
Momochi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haack keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack had his way with Sandayu Momochi in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Momochi down.
Haack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack throws a jab but it's blocked by Momochi .
Haack tries to land a front kick but Momochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Momochi connects with a right hand. Haack shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haack - that will leave a mark!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haack.
That kick from Haack tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Haack.
Momochi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haack.
Haack slips under a jab from Momochi .
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack slips a jab from Momochi .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Haack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Momochi .
Nice sprawl there from Haack as Momochi shoots in.
Andre Haack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
The fighters circling - Momochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Haack.
Momochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haack.
Haack tried to counter with a leg kick but Momochi avoided it.
Momochi fails with the takedown.
Momochi drops his hands momentarily and Haack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Haack moved out of range nicely.
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
As Momochi backs away, Haack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haack as he jumps to the side.
Momochi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Momochi misses with a straight left.
Haack connects with a jab.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Haack seems unphased.
Haack swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
Momochi looks for a takedown but Haack sprawls well.
Haack moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Haack.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Haack works the jab nicely.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Momochi cracks Haack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Haack sprawls well.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Momochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Momochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haack defends it nicely.
Haack throwing a counter right hand but Momochi manages to avoid it.
Haack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Momochi 's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haack jabs at Momochi 's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momochi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Haack throws out a leg kick but Momochi moves out of range and Haack only half commits.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Momochi tests Haack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Momochi throws out the jab.
Haack ducks right into an uppercut from Momochi .
Good standup being displayed there by Momochi as he connects with a hook.
Momochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haack's waist but Haack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momochi off to one side.
Haack fakes the leg kick and cracks Momochi in the body.
Momochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandayu Momochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momochi throws a hook to the side of Haack's head but Haack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Momochi misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Haack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haack, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
Andre Haack retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Andre Haack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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