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Event:
LH22: Higuchi vs Mac
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Ho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ho jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Ho had control of the position.
Ho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Ho won't let him.
Ho has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thomas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ho landing small, sideways elbows.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Ho is defending the position.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ho.
Ho is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho is controlling the position.
Ho desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Thomas forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Ho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Ho prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ho stops Thomas from standing up.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Ho slips an elbow through the middle.
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Ho with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch. #TD#
Ho gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ho is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ho drags the fight down to the ground.
Ho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thomas wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
#ES2#
Thomas pushes Ho off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Ho up against the cage.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Ho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas taking a breather. #TD#
Ho pulls Thomas into guard.
Ho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pius Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Ho won't let him. #T2##SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ho, up you get! #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Ho keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pius Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ho.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas wants to control but Ho is keeping busy.
Thomas has hold of Ho's hands but Ho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Ho slows the pace down in half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Ho is controlling him well.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Ho not doing much here.
Thomas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Ho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Ho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thomas punishes Ho's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him. #T1#
Ho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ho won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pius Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Ho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thomas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ho is hanging on to Thomas's back as he tries to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Ho looking for the choke but no joy.
Ho is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ho looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Ho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thomas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ho missing with strikes from the back.
Ho misses with punches from the back.
Thomas is trying to stand back up.
Pius Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ho trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pius Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Thomas!
A relieved looking Michael Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Banter lands with a hook. Ho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banter.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banter throws a body shot but no joy.
Banter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banter misses the shot to the body.
Banter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho tries to counter with a clinch but Banter shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banter as he avoids it easily.
Banter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho's head backwards.
Banter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho momentarily.
#T1#
Ho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chad Banter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pius Ho.
Ho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chad Banter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banter.
Ho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho dives in for a single leg takedown but Banter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Pius Ho has been cut.
Ho moves away from the strike by Banter.
Banter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chad Banter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Banter does it's job there.
Banter digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.#T2#
Banter throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banter misses with a looping left.
Ho wants to clinch
and Banter counters with a left to the body.
It looks like Banter has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ho looks winded!
Banter lands a jab to the head.
Ho needs to keep his hands up - Banter had a free shot at his head there.
Banter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Banter drops Ho with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ho looks back up at him and smiles so Banter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Ho is rocked!
Ho walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Banter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Banter!
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Event:
LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.
Joutsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Joutsen misses.
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joutsen throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho slips under a jab.
Joutsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ho defending well as Joutsen loads up on a big left hand.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Joutsen loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Pius Ho has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.#T1#
Joutsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Joutsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Joutsen throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joutsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Ho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joutsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joutsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho prevents Joutsen from getting back to his feet.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joutsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joutsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Ho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Joutsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joutsen connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joutsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joutsen.
Joutsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Ho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ho is looking to stall here but Joutsen recovers full guard.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho lands a couple of digs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joutsen working a defensive guard here.
Joutsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ho trying to control but Joutsen is working from the bottom.
Ho stays in close to Joutsen's body and controls the position.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Joutsen has his hands on Ho's head, controlling the position.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Joutsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pius Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joutsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joutsen looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Ho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joutsen circles away.
Jari Joutsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joutsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Joutsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joutsen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pius Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joutsen loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Joutsen throws an off balance right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Joutsen throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ho counters with a single leg into guard. Joutsen didn't expect that.
Ho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Joutsen has wrist control.
Ho won't allow Joutsen to sweep him here. #T1#
Joutsen wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
Joutsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho distracts Joutsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joutsen seems keen to control Ho's posture.
Ho wants to stand but Joutsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ho won't allow Joutsen to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Ho has a takedown stuffed.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
Joutsen throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Jari Joutsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joutsen misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joutsen 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.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho moves forwards but Joutsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joutsen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joutsen!
Pius Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joutsen struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ho lands a nice forearm strike.
Joutsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Joutsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
Joutsen is pushing Ho's head away, looking to escape. Ho manages to hold on to the position though.
Ho controls the position from side control.
Joutsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joutsen is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Joutsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joutsen tries to bench press Ho off him but Ho keeps the position.
Ho working the ground and pound but Joutsen is defending the strikes.
Joutsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joutsen looks to move to half guard but instead Ho has passed into mount! Damn!
Joutsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ho lands a big shot there that rocks Joutsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jari Joutsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pius Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Joutsen jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Ho tries to clinch but Joutsen is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ho.
Joutsen misses with a hook
#TD#
and Ho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joutsen won't be happy with that.
Ho tries to advance to mount but Joutsen denies him.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
Joutsen dodges the ground and pound from Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joutsen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Joutsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joutsen is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Ho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joutsen to see if he's OK.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Ho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joutsen some visible discomfort.
Joutsen trying to remain calm as Ho controls from the top position.
Joutsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joutsen is trying to buck Ho off.#T2#
Joutsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Joutsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ho landing strikes.
Ho throws an elbow but Joutsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joutsen is looking for a sweep.
Ho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joutsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joutsen wants to control but Ho postures up.#T3#
Joutsen is looking to reverse the position.
Ho is working Joutsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joutsen is looking to reverse the position.
Joutsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joutsen keeps working.
Ho tries to score with some ground and pound. Joutsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ho lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Ho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ho working the ground and pound but Joutsen is defending the strikes.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Joutsen is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Joutsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joutsen prevents Ho from improving position. #SUB#
Ho has hold of Joutsen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Joutsen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ho cranks the arm and Joutsen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Joutsen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pius Ho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pius Ho has been cut.
Willy lands a really nice looking cross but Ho seems unphased.
#TD#
Willy tries to sprawl but Ho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willy wants to control but Ho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willy is trying to maintain the position but Ho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ho is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho not doing much here.
#T1#
Ho is trying to control the action in half guard but Willy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ho working Willy over with strikes.
Willy tries to roll over but Ho keeps him under control.
Ho winds up and cracks Willy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ho wants to free his trapped foot but Willy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Willy tries to roll over but Ho keeps him under control.
Willy is looking to control Ho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willy avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ho is looking to advance position but Willy won't allow it.
Ho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Willy is defending well.
Willy wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
Ho wants to take a breather but Willy is having none of it.
Willy wants to control but Ho is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Philly Willy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Willy misses.
We've been told by Ho's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Willy thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Willy tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Pius Ho's cut is getting worse.
Willy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Willy steps in with a hook that catches Ho right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Willy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ho looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philly Willy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ho sprawls well initially but Cross persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Ho defends the submission attempt.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.
Ho controlling the position well.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working. #SUB2#
Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
#SUB2#
Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ho holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cross has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KING OF PAIN. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cross wants to stand up but Ho is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Ho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Ho desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura but Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cross to get the leverage.
Cross prevents Ho from standing back up.
#T2#
Ho is looking to improve his position.
Ho lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB2#
Cross maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ho could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cross has cracked it and Ho is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Wesnar as Ho shoots in.
Wesnar is breathing heavily.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Wesnar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ho manages to circle out of the way.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wesnar tries to avoid it but Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wesnar to the ground. Wesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brock Wesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pius Ho.
Ho shoots in for a takedown but Wesnar shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesnar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Wesnar forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ho tightens his grip and picks Wesnar up, before dumping him to the ground. Wesnar manages to land in guard. #T1#
Ho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Ho stands and steps away. Wesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Ho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wesnar!
Ho is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wesnar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ho is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wesnar's face as Ho controls the position.
Ho is chipping away with strikes.
#T2##SUB2#
Ho has hold of Wesnar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wesnar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ho cranks the arm and Wesnar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wesnar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pius Ho!
In defeat, Brock Wesnar stepped up to the mic, saying 'i lost today but i am still the best this guy ran like a pussy if you wanna run this is not the right sport for you'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Cross instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cross is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ho can't fight it off and eventually Cross manages to take the fight to the floor. Ho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Ho manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Cross has clasped his hands together around Ho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho is trying to control Cross's posture but Cross avoids it.
Cross tries to stand but Ho is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Cross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cross thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ho holds on to Cross's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Cross is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Cross has an Americana. Ho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cross is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cross hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Junior Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Puff moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Puff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Ho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puff's guard.
Ho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ho scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Puff is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.
Ho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff has momentary wrist control but Ho slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ho stops Puff from standing up. #SUB2#
Ho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho has managed to get both his arms back between Puff's legs - danger averted.
Puff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho works over Puff with some ground and pound from guard.
Ho postures up.
Ho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ho content to stall in guard here.
Ho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Puff looking to control.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Ho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ho distracts Puff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puff wants to get back to his feet but Ho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ho stands up over Puff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puff is trying to keep Ho in close.
#T4#
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puff controls Ho momentarily but Ho frees himself.
Ho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ho working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pius Ho dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Puff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puff looking to sit in guard and control but Ho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ho won't allow Puff to sweep him here.
Ho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puff can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ho stands up over Puff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Puff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ho lands a couple of elbows.
Ho wanted to stand there but Puff had control of the position.
Puff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ho controls the pace.
Ho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puff's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho is working Puff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ho chips away with some ground and pound.
Puff wants to stand but Ho is controlling the position.
Puff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Puff working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Puff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puff. #CL2#
Puff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Puff jumps guard.
Ho chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Puff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ho scoring with some ground and pound.
Ho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ho won't allow Puff to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puff being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pius Ho 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Puff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho jumps guard but Puff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puff just leaning against Ho, taking a breather. #TD#
Ho wants the takedown. Puff is fighting it off but Ho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Puff's guard against the cage.
Puff trying to keep a closed guard but Ho is proving a slippery customer.
Puff has momentary wrist control but Ho slips an elbow through the middle.
Puff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho scoring with some ground and pound.
Puff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puff is trying to control the position but Ho postures up.
Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ho working some strikes from top position.
Ho lands a couple of elbows.
Ho postures up.
Ho lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Ho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puff's head.
Ho 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. #SUB2#
Puff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho defends well.
Ho chips away with some ground and pound.
Ho is working Puff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Puff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ho scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Ho is in close to Puff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ho wants to stand but Puff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pius Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho landing with the ground and pound.
Jiggle Puff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pius Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ho, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pius Ho!
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