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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 475 p4p, 65 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 513 p4p, 69 weight class). Ogmak N`bagr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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187 cm
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175 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N`bagr tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but N`bagr gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
N`bagr throws a leg kick which misses Halo's front leg but catches the back leg as Halo tries to avoid it.
N`bagr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on N`bagr if he has to take too many more of those.
N`bagr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halo.
N`bagr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that N`bagr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Halo tries to clinch up but N`bagr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
N`bagr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo being controlled against the cage.
N`bagr working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
N`bagr trying to control from the bottom.
N`bagr is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
N`bagr is positioning himself well to prevent Halo advancing to mount.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
N`bagr gets back to full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
Halo throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
N`bagr working a defensive guard here.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo won't allow N`bagr to sweep him here.
N`bagr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as N`bagr holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. N`bagr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
N`bagr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, N`bagr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
N`bagr is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. N`bagr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but N`bagr defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
N`bagr is trying is best to control the position here.
N`bagr is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for N`bagr!
N`bagr tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N`bagr.
Nice sprawl there from N`bagr as Halo shoots in.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
N`bagr jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
N`bagr throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in N`bagr's guard.
N`bagr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Halo has hold of N`bagr's hands but N`bagr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from N`bagr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo is not content to let N`bagr control the position.
Ground and pound from N`bagr.
N`bagr wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
N`bagr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
N`bagr is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Halo's head.
N`bagr blocks the strikes from Halo.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
N`bagr winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the 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. N`bagr connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
N`bagr throwing shots but Halo is blocking nicely.
N`bagr is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr is nestled in close to Halo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N`bagr is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. N`bagr connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
N`bagr lands with a punch from half guard.
N`bagr working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr working over Halo with some ground and pound. Halo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halo to regain full guard.
N`bagr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
N`bagr landing some decent shots from guard.
Halo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from N`bagr.
N`bagr connects with a couple of short punches.
N`bagr trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
N`bagr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. N`bagr defends it easily.
N`bagr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Halo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! N`bagr manages to get his head free but now Halo has transitioned to an armbar! N`bagr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Halo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Halo!
An out of breath Arthur Halo 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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