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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iokua Mikala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikala throws a leg kick but Ahmalabolic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ahmalabolic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahmalabolic throws and elbow that misses. Mikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahmalabolic's guard. Nice move by Mikala!
Mikala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmalabolic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikala controlling the position.
Mikala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmalabolic keeps working.
Mikala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahmalabolic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala working away.
Ahmalabolic tries to improve position but can't.
Mikala controls the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mikala slows the pace down.
Ahmalabolic tries to bench press Mikala off him but Mikala keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ahmalabolic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahmalabolic stops Mikala from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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Mikala taking a breather here.
Mikala trying to control the position but Ahmalabolic is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmalabolic prevents Mikala from moving into mount.
Ahmalabolic is trying to control Mikala's posture but Mikala avoids it.
Ahmalabolic trying to remain calm as Mikala controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Iokua Mikala just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A big right from Mikala misses.
Ahmalabolic moves out of range as Mikala strikes.
Ahmalabolic clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Ahmalabolic.
Mikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman Ahmalabolic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmalabolic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikala.
Mikala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikala on the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Nice defenses there by Mikala.
Mikala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmalabolic clobbers Mikala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahmalabolic throws a hook but Mikala avoids it easily.
Ahmalabolic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Mikala tries to land a leg kick but Ahmalabolic saw it coming and moves away.
Ahmalabolic avoids the head kick by Mikala.
Mikala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
That's time! Mikala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala ducks under a wild hook from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikala circles away.
Mikala darts in and clinches Ahmalabolic up against the cage.
Ahmalabolic gets through Mikala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahmalabolic lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahmalabolic as Mikala tries to tie him up.
Ahmalabolic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikala.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mikala tries to break the clinch but Ahmalabolic is controlling the position.
Mikala wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iokua Mikala.
Ahmalabolic throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahmalabolic's knee momentarily.
Ahmalabolic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Mikala lands but Ahmalabolic takes it in his stride.
Ahmalabolic throws a shot from downtown. Mikala moves away and avoids it.
Ahmalabolic 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.
Ahmalabolic moves into range and clinches up with Mikala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikala backwards.
Mikala trying to stall but Ahmalabolic improves his position.
Ahmalabolic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahmalabolic is keeping busy.
Ahmalabolic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mikala stalling in the clinch but Ahmalabolic improves position.
A short left from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to force a seperation but Ahmalabolic has the dominant position.
Mikala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahmalabolic smiles and moves away.
Ahmalabolic checks the leg kick.
Ahmalabolic fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Mikala misses its intended target.
Mikala jabs Ahmalabolic right on the nose. Ahmalabolic blinks but takes it well.
Ahmalabolic looks to land a left hand but Mikala moved out of range nicely.
Ahmalabolic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic connects with a looping right hand.
Mikala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikala with a jab.
Iokua Mikala is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ahmalabolic.
Ahmalabolic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to improve his position.
Mikala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahmalabolic.
Mikala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahmalabolic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikala trying to control from the bottom.
Ahmalabolic 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.
Ahmalabolic moves nicely into side control.
Mikala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mikala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mikala is looking for a sweep.
Ahmalabolic grinds an elbow into Mikala's temple.
Ahmalabolic working the body and head with strikes.
Ahmalabolic lands a few punches from side control.
Mikala is looking to regain half guard here but Ahmalabolic keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahmalabolic working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala is trying to improve his position.
Mikala can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahmalabolic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahmalabolic working the ground and pound but Mikala is defending the strikes.
Ahmalabolic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mikala sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mikala is trying to control Ahmalabolic's posture but Ahmalabolic avoids it.
Ahmalabolic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Ahmalabolic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mikala is trying to control Ahmalabolic's posture but Ahmalabolic avoids it.
Mikala sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahman Ahmalabolic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Mikala moves in looking to clinch but Ahmalabolic pushes him off.
Ahmalabolic scores with a shot to the body.
Ahmalabolic jabs Mikala right on the nose. Mikala blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Ahmalabolic misses.
Ahmalabolic misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmalabolic. Mikala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Mikala.
Mikala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikala tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahmalabolic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mikala.
Ahmalabolic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahmalabolic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahmalabolic looks to throw the jab but Mikala is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mikala!
Ahmalabolic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmalabolic tries to clinch but Mikala is having none of it.
Mikala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahmalabolic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikala misses with a head kick.
Mikala misses with a kick to the body.
Ahmalabolic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikala takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahmalabolic fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahmalabolic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mikala for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Iokua Mikala.
Ahmalabolic tries to clinch up.
Mikala cracks a nice hook into Ahmalabolic's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmalabolic takes one on the button.
Ahmalabolic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikala is looking to slow Ahmalabolic down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Mikala.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mikala throws a head kick that Ahmalabolic semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikala.
Ahmalabolic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmalabolic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala misses the shot to the body.
Ahmalabolic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikala moves away from the strike by Ahmalabolic.
Mikala throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmalabolic moves out of range easily.
Ahmalabolic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ahmalabolic misses.
Mikala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmalabolic.
Mikala looks to land a right hand but Ahmalabolic moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mikala.
Mikala cracks the inside of Ahmalabolic's front leg.
Mikala has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmalabolic misses with a body shot
and Mikala counters with a good low kick that Ahmalabolic was not able to check.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikala.
Ahmalabolic has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmalabolic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikala scores with a jab to the head.
Mikala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikala scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmalabolic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mikala thumps Ahmalabolic with a low kick.
Mikala throws a head kick that misses.
Mikala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iokua Mikala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikala 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iokua Mikala!
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hype
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