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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almas Mustafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane has chosen Here Comes the Pain by Slayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Almas Mustafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Kane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustafin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustafin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kane looking for submissions off his back.
Mustafin trying to control the pace.
Kane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mustafin jumps into side control!
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Mustafin decides to stand back up.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustafin tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustafin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mustafin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Kane looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustafin closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Mustafin manages to break the clinch.
Bishop Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mustafin pinned against the cage. Mustafin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Almas Mustafin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishop Kane.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustafin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mustafin tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Mustafin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Mustafin.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustafin counters by clinching up.
Mustafin lands a left hand.
Mustafin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mustafin shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Mustafin shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Mustafin shoots in.
Mustafin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane avoids the head kick by Mustafin.
Nice sprawl there from Mustafin as Kane shoots in.
Mustafin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mustafin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustafin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kane uses from the top position.
Mustafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mustafin wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mustafin dives on top into guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Mustafin from controlling successfully.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mustafin is aware though and is defending well.
Mustafin wants to stand but Kane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mustafin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustafin throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane has his foot on Mustafin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mustafin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane working for a triangle but Mustafin defends it easily.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustafin passes into half guard.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustafin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almas Mustafin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mustafin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mustafin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mustafin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mustafin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Mustafin on that attempt.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mustafin is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Mustafin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Mustafin throws a body kick that misses.
Kane is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustafin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kane circles away.
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mustafin to the ground. Kane is now in Mustafin's guard.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Almas Mustafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Mustafin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustafin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kane tries to sprawl out of it but Mustafin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustafin tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mustafin wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Kane postures up in Mustafin's guard and throws a big left but Mustafin blocks it.
Mustafin has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mustafin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane stands up over Mustafin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane won't allow Mustafin to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mustafin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mustafin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mustafin!
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mustafin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kane looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mustafin passes into side control!
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Mustafin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Mustafin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mustafin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustafin pulls his head out easily.
Mustafin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kane!
Bishop Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustafin content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to get to half guard.
Mustafin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kane looks a forlorn figure.
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mustafin wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Mustafin isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bishop Kane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mustafin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane shoots and misses
and Mustafin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Mustafin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mustafin leaning against his opponent.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Mustafin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mustafin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustafin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustafin has wrist control.
Kane won't allow Mustafin to sweep him here.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mustafin is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Mustafin.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mustafin's head.
Kane works over Mustafin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mustafin pushes Kane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kane lands a jab-cross combination.
Mustafin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
Kane is looking for a triangle but Mustafin pushes his legs off easily.
Mustafin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustafin has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Mustafin wants to get up but he can't break Kane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mustafin trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustafin passes into side control.
Mustafin decides to stand back up. Mustafin steps back and let's Kane get back to his feet.
Kane drives through with a takedown into Mustafin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane is in close to Mustafin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane is working Mustafin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustafin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishop Kane!
Bishop Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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