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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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213 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alailefaleula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alailefaleula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alailefaleula trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Alailefaleula is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Man is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuisamoa Alailefaleula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Man leaves Alailefaleula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alailefaleula leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Alailefaleula .
Alailefaleula staying out of range there.
Man throws a series of punches but Alailefaleula moves out of range.
Man looks to throw the jab but Alailefaleula is out of range.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bambooo Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alailefaleula shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alailefaleula creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Alailefaleula crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alailefaleula working the strikes but Man uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alailefaleula is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man is looking to control Alailefaleula 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Alailefaleula sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alailefaleula trying to control from Man's half guard. Man has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alailefaleula passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Man trying to hold on to Alailefaleula 's head to control him but Alailefaleula postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Alailefaleula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alailefaleula looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alailefaleula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula looking to pass the guard.
Alailefaleula postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man throws the left hand but Alailefaleula avoids the punch easily.
Alailefaleula staying out of range there.
Alailefaleula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Alailefaleula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man is positioning himself well to prevent Alailefaleula advancing to mount.
Alailefaleula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula lands with a punch from half guard.
Alailefaleula controlling the action here.
Alailefaleula is looking to pass Man's guard but actually Man recovers to full guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alailefaleula .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control the position but Alailefaleula says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alailefaleula lands with a punch from half guard.
Alailefaleula looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alailefaleula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alailefaleula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alailefaleula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alailefaleula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alailefaleula 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.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alailefaleula is one step ahead there.
Man keeping moving, preventing Alailefaleula from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula looking to pass the guard.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alailefaleula as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alailefaleula shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alailefaleula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Alailefaleula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alailefaleula thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Alailefaleula is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alailefaleula tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
That's time! Alailefaleula 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alailefaleula pinned against the cage. Alailefaleula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alailefaleula closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Alailefaleula pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Alailefaleula . No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alailefaleula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alailefaleula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Alailefaleula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alailefaleula postures up.
Alailefaleula postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Bambooo Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man is not content to let Alailefaleula control the position.
Alailefaleula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alailefaleula lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alailefaleula working the ground and pound.
Alailefaleula tries to move to full mount but Man actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alailefaleula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alailefaleula 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alailefaleula connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alailefaleula lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alailefaleula working Man over with strikes.
Alailefaleula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alailefaleula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man won't allow Alailefaleula to pass to mount.
Alailefaleula is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alailefaleula , 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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