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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suki Moku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suki Moku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralf Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moku fails with the takedown.
Moku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lazarus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moku cracks Lazarus with a big elbow.
Moku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lazarus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moku 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.
Moku is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazarus is defending well.
Moku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lazarus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lazarus is just riding it out for now. Moku eventually gives up the hold.
Moku is breathing heavily.
Moku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lazarus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moku prevents Lazarus from improving his position.
Moku trying to control from Lazarus's half guard. Lazarus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Moku trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lazarus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moku has a closed guard, preventing Lazarus from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moku looking for a sweep. Not yet Moku, not yet.
Lazarus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lazarus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moku, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moku slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazarus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lazarus has closed the distance and engaged Moku in a clinch.
Lazarus fails to pull guard.
Lazarus is trying to break the clinch but Moku is controlling him.
Lazarus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Suki Moku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Lazarus.
Lazarus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moku has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lazarus after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus fails to pull guard.
Lazarus is trying to drag Moku to the mat but Moku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lazarus is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazarus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moku walks away with a smile on his face. Lazarus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Suki Moku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moku but Moku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moku is controlling the pace.
Lazarus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moku seems to be working for a kimura but Lazarus defends the submission attempt.
Moku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lazarus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lazarus trying to control from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to roll over but Moku keeps him under control.
Moku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lazarus is just riding it out for now. Moku eventually gives up the hold.
Moku is keen to just control but Lazarus is a slippery customer.
Moku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lazarus defends it well.
Moku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazarus's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moku prevents Lazarus from standing back up.
Lazarus tries to get to full guard but Moku has control of the leg.
Moku is just content to waste time from the top position. Lazarus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moku throwing strikes but missing.
Moku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lazarus working a defensive guard here.
Lazarus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lazarus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moku has Lazarus in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus trying to control but Moku is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ralf Lazarus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazarus lands a lovely overhand right.
Suki Moku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lazarus moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus looking for a takedown.
Suki Moku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Lazarus.
Moku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moku drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazarus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazarus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazarus is looking to break free of the clinch but Moku has double underhooks.
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 Suki Moku 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. And we move into the final round!
Lazarus moves into the clinch.
Lazarus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazarus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moku walks away with a smile on his face. Lazarus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moku gets tackled into the cage by Lazarus. Lazarus maintains the clinch.
Moku is working for takedown but Lazarus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moku is looking for a takedown.
Lazarus gets underhooks to prevent Moku's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suki Moku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
Lazarus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazarus wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus is looking to control Moku's arms but Moku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lazarus has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Lazarus to work.
Lazarus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lazarus manages to pull guard.
Moku lands a couple of digs.
Moku wants to control from the top but Lazarus keeps moving.
Moku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazarus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moku defends it easily.
Moku wants to control from the top but Lazarus keeps moving.
Moku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moku throwing strikes from guard but Lazarus blocks nicely.
Moku drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lazarus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lazarus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lazarus!
Lazarus trying to control the action but Moku is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Lazarus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lazarus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lazarus trying to control the action but Moku is working from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazarus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moku is looking for a sweep. Lazarus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ralf Lazarus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moku dives in and grabs Lazarus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazarus pushes down on Moku's head and hops out.
Ralf Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazarus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Lazarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moku 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suki Moku!
An out of breath Suki Moku 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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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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