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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haki Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Hit em' Up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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225 cm
36
277 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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198 cm
26
280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haki Ngata! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slice connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slice's half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ngata working over Slice with some ground and pound. Slice looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Ngata not landing any meaningful shots this time. Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngata. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ngata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ngata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ngata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ngata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ngata trying to control the pace. Slice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngata.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ngata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ngata thows a huge punch but Slice dodges it nicely.
Ngata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Slice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully. Slice wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ngata.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ngata throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Slice really wants to buck Ngata off and get back to his feet. Ngata lands a big elbow. Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position. Ngata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ngata landing strikes from the mount. Ngata misses with a head shot. Ngata controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Slice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ngata landing punches. Ngata wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely. Ngata controlling from the full mount. Slice is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ngata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ngata with a couple of short strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Ngata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Slice avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ngata.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Slice squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ngata controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haki Ngata dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet. Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngata. Slice with a hook. Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ngata on the side of the head. Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice scores with a hook. Slice connects with a body shot. Ngata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata. Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! Ngata throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily. Slice stuffs the takedown. Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngata. Nice defenses there by Slice. Slice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice misses with a double jab.
Ngata is breathing heavily. Ngata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Slice digs a good hook to Ngata's body.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngata circles away quickly and effectively. Ngata fails with a takedown attempt. Slice works over Ngata's head and body with a nice combination. Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Slice scores with a nice head shot. Ngata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slice avoids it really well and circles away. No luck for Ngata with that takedown attempt. Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far. Ngata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut. Slice scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Ngata, before circling back to the center of the mat. Slice throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ngata moves into the clinch. Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ngata is trying to drag Slice to the mat but Slice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Slice prevents a body shot from Ngata. A left hand lands to the body for Ngata.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ngata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slice scores with a one two! Ngata had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Slice thumps Ngata with a low kick. Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense. Slice lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ngata takes a step back to recover. Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ngata's calf. Slice throws a series of punches but Ngata avoids them all with ease. Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though. A head kick from Slice lands but Ngata takes it in his stride. Slice lands with a nice body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ngata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Slice lands a head kick!
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Slice.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Slice clobbers Ngata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ngata ducks right into an uppercut from Slice. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Slice throws a nice outside leg kick. Ngata dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Slice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ngata shoots in looking for a takedown but Slice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Slice. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice scores with a nice head shot. Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice. Ngata shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Ngata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Slice moves away from the strike by Ngata. Slice cracks Ngata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice uppercut lands for Slice. That snapped Ngata's head back.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ngata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ngata shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Ngata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata. Slice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slice dips to his left and cracks Ngata with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ngata moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Donk. Slice catches Ngata right on the button with a cross. Ngata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice feints a jab promting Ngata to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ngata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ngata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Slice digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs. Slice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice lands a body shot.
Slice slips a straight right by Ngata. Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ngata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ngata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Slice closes the distance and lands a one-two. Slice throws a right hand that Ngata ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngata also avoids with ease. Ngata drops his hands momentarily and Slice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ngata misses with a hook. Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Slice misses with a series of wild punches.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ngata. Slice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ngata checks it well. Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Slice in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slice stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ngata lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Slice wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ngata trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom. Ngata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Slice has momentary wrist control but Ngata slips an elbow through the middle. Ngata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ngata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ngata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ngata. Ngata pushes down on Slice's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ngata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ngata is trying to control. Slice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slice tries to kick Ngata off but Ngata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ngata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slice defending well though. Ngata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slice! Ngata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ngata breaks from Slice's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ngata landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ngata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ngata controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Haki Ngata. I think Ngata 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haki Ngata! After winning the bout, Haki Ngata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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