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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleo Mahe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Underground Kings. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Mahe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Styles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahe uses from the top position.
Mahe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Styles tries to strike from the bottom.
Mahe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahe is one step ahead there.
Mahe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mahe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Styles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahe has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Styles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Styles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahe smiles and moves away.
Styles throws a nice looking combination but Mahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahe is looking to clinch.
Styles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahe throws a series of strikes that have Styles backpedaling.
Mahe tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Mahe shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but Mahe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TJ Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Mahe.
Styles moves into range and clinches up with Mahe.
Styles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahe uses from the top position.
Mahe trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Mahe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Mahe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaleo Mahe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles throws a body punch but Mahe moves out of range.
Mahe tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
A head kick by Styles misses
and Mahe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styles's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahe trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahe won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Mahe from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but Mahe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mahe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleo Mahe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Styles misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahe.
Mahe shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Mahe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Styles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahe has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Styles pulls Mahe into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles looking for a sweep. Not yet Styles, not yet.
Mahe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahe wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mahe controlling from the top position.
Kaleo Mahe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles wants to clinch up but Mahe keeps it at a distance.
Mahe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahe closes the distance and clinches.
Mahe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Styles tries to roll over but Mahe keeps him under control.
Styles is not content to let Mahe control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kaleo Mahe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Styles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahe tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles fails with the takedown
and Mahe counters with a takedown into side control.
Styles wants to control but Mahe postures up.
Mahe wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Styles, who protects the arm well.
Mahe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles struggling a bit here.
Mahe trying to control the position but Styles is working away.
Styles is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styles regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleo Mahe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahe.
Mahe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahe doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Styles.
Styles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Styles misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Styles.
A punch combination from Mahe misses.
TJ Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahe defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahe is looking to clinch.
Mahe gets a clinch.
Styles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahe just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahe jumps guard and drags Styles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Styles defends well.
Styles wants to control from the top but Mahe keeps moving.
Styles throws a strike but Mahe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaleo Mahe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mahe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Styles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahe looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mahe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahe stops Styles from standing up.
Styles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleo Mahe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Kaleo Mahe!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kaleo Mahe!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kaleo Mahe!
Kaleo Mahe wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleo Mahe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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