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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Che Huu Mo (ranked 2317 p4p, 277 weight class) and Pat Williams (ranked 4248 p4p, 460 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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168 lbs
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178 cm
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Che Huu Mo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Williams! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mo swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams. Williams looks to clinch and Mo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big left from Mo misses. Mo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mo missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams wants to clinch and Mo counters with a straight right hand. Mo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Williams just leaning against Mo, taking a breather. Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mo uses good head movement to avoid it. Mo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Mo is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Mo controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Mo is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mo is not going to allow Williams to sit and survive in this position. Williams 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. Williams tries to break free.
Good control from Mo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Mo keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
Mo has good solid back control here. You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mo avoiding Williams 's attempts to control his hands. Mo working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mo working for a choke but Williams is defending well. Williams tries to escape but Mo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mo is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mo gets his hands free as Williams looks to control. Mo looking for the choke but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Huu Mo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mo.
Mo tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mo being controlled against the cage. Mo blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mo is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Che Huu Mo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Williams trying to control but Mo is working from the bottom. Mo wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Mo is retaining full guard. Williams wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving. Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Mo has managed to sweep! Williams is trying to control the position but Mo postures up. Mo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around? Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mo is not content to let Williams control the position. Williams looking to control but instead Mo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Williams is just content to waste time from the top position. Mo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Mo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving. Williams wants to pass the guard but Mo is keeping the position. Williams wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mo has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though. Mo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mo. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet. Williams slips a straight right by Mo. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy. Williams fails in his attempt to clinch. Mo throws a body shot but no joy. Williams moves to clinch but Mo breaks away and Mo counters with a straight right hand. Williams is looking to clinch. Mo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. Williams fails in his attempt to clinch. Williams tries to clinch there but Mo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Mo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Williams moves in looking to clinch but Mo pushes him off. Williams slips a jab from Mo. Mo misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. Williams darts in trying to clinch letting Mo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mo misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. Williams clinches with his opponent.
Mo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams. Mo slips nicely into half guard. Williams wants to control but Mo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams is still trying to improve position. Mo is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position. Williams is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mo is staying active. Mo wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position. Mo prevents Williams from improving his position. Mo controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to get to full guard but Mo has control of the leg. Mo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mo trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it. Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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. Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams wants to control the position but Mo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Mo works his way into full mount! Williams 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. Mo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mo wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. Williams is looking for a sweep. Mo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Che Huu Mo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mo 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Huu Mo! In his post fight interview, Che Huu Mo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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