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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tory Howard (ranked 9467 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batata Assada (ranked 6485 p4p, 0 weight class). Batata Assada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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195 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tory Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batata Assada!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assada rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Assada gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Assada trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard manages to get to full guard.
Assada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Assada from controlling successfully.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howard has his feet on Assada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Assada closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard crunches a lovely knee into Assada's ribcage.
A short right from Howard on the inside.
Assada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assada trying to stall but Howard improves his position.
Assada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Howard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Assada tries to keep control of the position but Howard is staying busy.
Howard trying to control but not successfully.
Assada has the hooks in. Howard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Howard trying to control but not successfully.
Howard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assada trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Assada looks to land a strike but Howard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Howard wants to stand but Assada is controlling the position.
Howard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Howard working a defensive guard but Assada manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howard tries to escape but Assada is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Assada trying to control the position but Howard is working away.
Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Howard manages to get back to half guard.
Howard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Assada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Assada's back!
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Howard lands a shot to the body.
Howard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard not allowing Assada to control his hands.
Howard has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Assada is defending well but eventually Howard manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Assada has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tory Howard!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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