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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phat Ho (ranked 1081 p4p, 54 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 1719 p4p, 79 weight class). Ho comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phat Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obama's head.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Ho darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Obama 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.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a front kick that sends Obama stumbling back into the cage.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Ho's head back.
Phat Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with a body kick.
Ho lands with a right hand.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama goes for a double leg but Ho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho continues to drive forward.
Ho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho is looking to chop away at Obama's legs.
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Ho takes one to the chin there.
Ho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama closes the distance and pushes Ho back into the cage.
Ho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Ho pushes Obama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a body shot from Ho.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Obama blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Obama can't get the takedown.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho prevents a body shot from Obama.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
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!
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama gets through Ho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Ho is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ho obliges.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho prevents a body shot from Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obama is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Ho.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands a body punch.
Ho tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ho looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Ho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Ho.
Barack Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama drives through and clinches with Ho against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a left hand.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Ho tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Ho is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Ho tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama has Ho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Obama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ho tumbling to the mat - Obama dives into Ho's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Ho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Obama being controlled here, momentarily.
Obama looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
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.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four 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.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
Ho slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is trying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Ho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Ho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obama 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 wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama tries to work over Ho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Barack Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Ho.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama working aggressively here.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho is defending well.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ho tries to avoid it but Obama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ho to the ground. Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama wants to clinch.
Ho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ho avoids the body shot from Obama.
Ho throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Ho throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Phat Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Obama wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama looking for a takedown.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ho blocks a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho is defending well.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phat Ho.
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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phat Ho!
An out of breath Phat Ho 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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