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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikal Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic 's entrance music is Cant Be Touched. A fine choice. Helio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You are the best Around!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
32 - 15 - 0 |
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195 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikal Helio!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Kaholic was well out of range. Poor timing from Helio.
Helio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Al Kaholic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helio is in Al Kaholic 's guard.
Helio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Kaholic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Kaholic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helio throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helio manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helio trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mikal Helio.
Helio tried to score with a low kick but Al Kaholic checks it.
Al Kaholic misses with a double jab.
Al Kaholic avoids the head kick by Helio.
Al Kaholic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helio.
Helio throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Kaholic counters with a head kick.
Al Kaholic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Kaholic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Kaholic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Kaholic staying out of range there.
Helio closes the distance and clinches up with Al Kaholic , looking for a takedown. Helio pushes Al Kaholic against the cage but Al Kaholic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Kaholic shoots for a double leg takedown but Helio sprawls well. He's pushed Al Kaholic 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helio showed some decent athleticism there.
Al Kaholic is not content to let Helio control the position.
Helio wants to pass the guard but Al Kaholic is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic tries to get to full guard but Helio has control of the leg.
Al Kaholic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helio.
Helio is looking to stall here but Al Kaholic recovers full guard.
Helio wants to pass the guard but Al Kaholic is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helio looking to sit in guard and control but Al Kaholic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helio looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helio is looking for a triangle but Al Kaholic pushes his legs off easily.
Helio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Al Kaholic !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikal Helio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Al Kaholic blocks the low kick.
Al Kaholic shoots for a double leg takedown but Helio sprawls well. He's pushed Al Kaholic 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helio leaves Al Kaholic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helio wants to land a leg kick but Al Kaholic is out of range.
Helio dives in and scores a takedown into Al Kaholic 's guard.
Helio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Kaholic is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helio is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Kaholic has wrist control.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Kaholic is keeping the position for now.
Helio throwing strikes from guard but Al Kaholic blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio looking to sit in guard and control but Al Kaholic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikal Helio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikal Helio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Helio tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Kaholic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Helio misses the target.
Mikal Helio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Kaholic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Kaholic somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Al Kaholic . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helio shoots in but Al Kaholic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Kaholic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helio feints and as Al Kaholic raises his hands in defense, Helio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Kaholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helio trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Kaholic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Kaholic seems keen to control Helio's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikal Helio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Helio throws a head kick that misses.
Al Kaholic lands a nice looking body shot.
Helio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Kaholic rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Helio coming out on top.
Al Al Kaholic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Kaholic swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Helio. Beautiful body shot.
Al Kaholic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Helio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Helio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Al Kaholic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Helio gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helio holds on and takes a little breather.
Helio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Kaholic passes into side control.
Helio is trying to control Al Kaholic 's posture but Al Kaholic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helio is not content to let Al Kaholic control the position.
Helio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio is in trouble now - Al Kaholic has advanced to mount!
Al Kaholic wants to control the pace but Helio is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic controlling from mount.
Helio is trying to escape the mount.
Al Al Kaholic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikal Helio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helio is looking to improve his position but Al Kaholic isn't that keen on the idea.
Helio just holding on.
Helio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikal Helio.
Well Helio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikal Helio!
After the big win, Mikal Helio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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