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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tentheros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by General Levy - Professional Ganja Smoker. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Tentheros!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tentheros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tentheros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tentheros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ali stops Tentheros from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ali struggling a bit here.
Ali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ali is not content to let Tentheros control the position.
Tentheros controlling the pace.
Ali controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ali's head.
Ali regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tentheros.
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tentheros manages to get himself to full guard.
Tentheros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tentheros is pulling down on Ali's head to control his posture.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Tentheros has wrist control.
Ali wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Tentheros being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tentheros keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali postures up in Tentheros's guard and throws a big left but Tentheros blocks it.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ali passes Tentheros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tentheros won't allow Ali to pass to mount.
Tentheros wants to improve his position but Ali is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Tentheros's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ali misses with a head shot. Tentheros uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tentheros wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali wants to control from the top but Tentheros keeps moving.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tentheros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Tentheros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Tentheros's brow.
Tentheros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali postures up.
Tentheros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses.
Tentheros pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tentheros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tentheros momentarily.
Tentheros thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a good, hard body kick but Tentheros shrugs it off.
Tentheros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Tentheros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tentheros showed some decent athleticism there.
Ali tries to get to full guard but Tentheros has control of the leg.
Tentheros wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy.
Tentheros tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Tentheros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali is pressing down on Tentheros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ali 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ali wants to control but Tentheros is keeping him busy.
Tentheros tries to roll over but Ali keeps him under control.
Mohammed Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali throwing shots but Tentheros is blocking nicely.
Ali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ali drops an elbow to the side of Tentheros's head.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ali is just content to waste time from the top position. Tentheros takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tentheros keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tentheros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Tentheros throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali is looking to advance position but Tentheros has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tentheros thowing shots but they're missing.
Tentheros prevents Ali from getting the reversal.
Tentheros lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tentheros is stalling here but it's allowed Ali to get half guard.
Ali manages to get to full guard.
Tentheros tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to sweep but no luck.
Tentheros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tentheros trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Tentheros trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tentheros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ken Tentheros hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tentheros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Tentheros throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tentheros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Tentheros shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammed Ali will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tentheros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tentheros.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ken Tentheros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ken Tentheros has been cut.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tentheros throws out the jab.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tentheros.
Tentheros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Tentheros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tentheros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tentheros's hands.
Mohammed Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali blocks a head kick by Tentheros.
Tentheros staying out of range there.
Tentheros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tentheros shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tentheros misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tentheros lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tentheros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali scores with a jab. Tentheros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali looks to land a left hand but Tentheros moved out of range nicely.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tentheros throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tentheros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Tentheros sees coming a mile off.
Mohammed Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tentheros is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Tentheros misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
Tentheros is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tentheros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tentheros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Tentheros should have avoided that one.
Donk. Ali catches Tentheros right on the button with a cross.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Tentheros moved away.
Ali scores with a spinning back kick!
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Tentheros.
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Tentheros throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Tentheros lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali misses with an uppercut. Tentheros saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tentheros.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tentheros tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Tentheros throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Tentheros
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tentheros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali avoids the body shot from Tentheros.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Tentheros misses with a wild body shot.
Tentheros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mohammed Ali did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tentheros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Tentheros shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Tentheros ducks down to avoid it.
Tentheros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tentheros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tentheros checks a leg kick.
Tentheros jabs at Ali's body.
Tentheros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali checks a low kick from Tentheros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Ali.
Tentheros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali slips a straight right by Tentheros.
Tentheros misses with a body shot.
Tentheros attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tentheros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Ali misses with the combination.
Tentheros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tentheros slips a jab from Ali.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Mohammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Tentheros.
Tentheros throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tentheros.
Tentheros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tentheros connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Tentheros with that takedown attempt.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
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!
Nice jab there from Ali.
Tentheros takes one to the side of the head.
Tentheros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looks to land a combination but Tentheros avoids it well.
Tentheros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tentheros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tentheros throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Tentheros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tentheros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Tentheros keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Tentheros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tentheros can pounce on him.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Tentheros.
Ali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tentheros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tentheros is defended easily by Ali.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali lunges at Tentheros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tentheros's hand.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tentheros jabs at Ali's body.
Tentheros clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tentheros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Tentheros dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ken Tentheros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tentheros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Tentheros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ali rather than just go for the knockout.
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Tentheros counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Tentheros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tentheros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tentheros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tentheros seems to be looking for submissions.
Tentheros is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tentheros to get the leverage.
Ali wants to improve his position but Tentheros is controlling well.
Tentheros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentheros is looking to advance position but Ali won't allow it.
Ali is not content to let Tentheros control the position.
Tentheros stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Tentheros trying to control the pace.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Tentheros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tentheros is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tentheros to get the leverage.
Tentheros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Tentheros eventually gives up the hold.
Ali is looking for a sweep. Tentheros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ken Tentheros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tentheros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali is pressing down on Tentheros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tentheros won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Ali controls Tentheros momentarily but Tentheros frees himself.
Tentheros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tentheros trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros scores with punches from side control.
Ali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tentheros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ali is trying to control Tentheros's posture but Tentheros avoids it.
Ali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tentheros is staying tight to Ali's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ali tries to improve position but can't.
Ali parries the strikes from Tentheros easily there. Tentheros is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ali to escape.
Ali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentheros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tentheros connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tentheros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tentheros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tentheros cracks Ali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tentheros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Tentheros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tentheros tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tentheros has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ali tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tentheros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Tentheros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ali 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ali!
Mohammed Ali retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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