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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 708 p4p, 3035 weight class) and Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 110 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Shabazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonna Get Onya somewhat.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonna Get Onya.
A low kick from Gonna Get Onya misses
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by El Shabazz.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya clinches.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonna Get Onya takes one on the button.
Gonna Get Onya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Gonna Get Onya's shoulder, as Gonna Get Onya tries to avoid the shot.
Gonna Get Onya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
El Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz blocks a head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonna Get Onya tries to counter with a clinch but El Shabazz shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Shabazz thumps Gonna Get Onya with a low kick.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Gonna Get Onya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a kick to the body.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonna Get Onya just leaning against El Shabazz, taking a breather.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz gets underhooks to prevent Gonna Get Onya's takedown attempt.
Gonna Get Onya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Shabazz defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from El Shabazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in for a takedown but El Shabazz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Gonna Get Onya uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Gonna Get Onya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonna Get Onya down.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya fails to land the takedown.
Gonna Get Onya slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonna Get Onya throws a series of punches but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Shabazz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonna Get Onya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonna Get Onya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gonna Get Onya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by El Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Gonna Get Onya slips under a jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonna Get Onya dives in and grabs El Shabazz's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Shabazz pushes down on Gonna Get Onya's head and hops out.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. El Shabazz catches Gonna Get Onya right on the button with a cross.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Gonna Get Onya moved out of range.
Gonna Get Onya throws a counter combo.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Gonna Get Onya tries to stall but El Shabazz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
El Shabazz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonna Get Onya is working for takedown but El Shabazz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonna Get Onya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
El Shabazz is not content to let Gonna Get Onya control the position.
Gonna Get Onya tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonna Get Onya dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Gonna Get Onya dives in for a single leg takedown but El Shabazz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonna Get Onya looks for a takedown but El Shabazz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Gonna Get Onya has a takedown stuffed.
Gonna Get Onya slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz digs a good hook to Gonna Get Onya's body.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shabazz cracks Gonna Get Onya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonna Get Onya slips a jab and a cross from El Shabazz.
Gonna Get Onya throws a fast counter high kick but El Shabazz manages to duck under it in time.
El Shabazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonna Get Onya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El Shabazz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonna Get Onya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Gonna Get Onya's head back.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a one-two to the body.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
El Shabazz clobbers Gonna Get Onya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in but no luck this time.
El Shabazz scores with a jab. Gonna Get Onya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging El Shabazz to the ground. Gonna Get Onya is now in El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Gonna Get Onya controlling him for the moment.
El Shabazz keeping full guard, as Gonna Get Onya tries to pass.
Gonna Get Onya is still trying to improve position.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Gonna Get Onya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get Onya can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from El Shabazz as Gonna Get Onya shoots in.
Gonna Get Onya fails with the takedown
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonna Get Onya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz digs a good body shot into Gonna Get Onya's ribs.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonna Get Onyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonna Get Onya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
Gonna Get Onya darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Gonna Get Onya into the cage.
Gonna Get Onya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonna Get Onya there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get Onya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gonna Get Onya takes one to the side of the head.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonna Get Onya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Gonna Get Onya saw that one coming.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Gonna Get Onya saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in and drives through. El Shabazz sprawls well.
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonna Get Onya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Gonna Get Onya is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gonna Get Onya drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonna Get Onya lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz controlling Gonna Get Onya's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get Onya is continuing to stall.
Gonna Get Onya won't allow El Shabazz to sweep him here.
Gonna Get Onya advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonna Get Onya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Shabazz is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya throwing shots but El Shabazz is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonna Get Onya throws a sloppy head kick and El Shabazz moves out of range easily.
El Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya is defended easily by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a jab.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Gonna Get Onya knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
Gonna Get Onya feints and as El Shabazz raises his hands in defense, Gonna Get Onya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonna Get Onya looking to pass the guard.
El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get Onya from controlling successfully.
El Shabazz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonna Get Onya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya preventing the sweep.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonna Get Onya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonna Get Onya dives in and scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
Gonna Get Onya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get Onya throws a big elbow that misses.
Rona Gonna Get Onya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get Onya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rona Gonna Get Onya.
I think El Shabazz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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RATING
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