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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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221 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
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179 cm
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222 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kealekapuna on the side of the head.
No luck for Hearts with that takedown attempt.
Hearts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kealekapuna tries to land a leg kick but Hearts saw it coming and moves away.
Kealekapuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hearts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kealekapuna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Kealekapuna avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with a wild body shot.
Kealekapuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearts is out of range and Kealekapuna settles back down.
Kealekapuna scores with a nice body kick.
Hearts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body. Kealekapuna takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Hearts lands.
Kealekapuna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hearts misses with a hook to the body
and Kealekapuna counters with a low kick, right behind Hearts 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kealekapuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna is looking to land body kicks.
Hearts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
Hearts lands a nice looking body shot.
Hearts slips under a jab.
Kealekapuna slips a straight right by Hearts.
Hearts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kealekapuna throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts thuds a left hand into Kealekapuna's body.
Kealekapuna tries to land a leg kick but Hearts saw it coming and moves away.
Kealekapuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hearts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearts looks to land a body kick but Kealekapuna moved away.
Hearts throws a leg kick but Kealekapuna moved away.
Kealekapuna tried to score with a low kick but Hearts checks it.
Hearts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kealekapuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hearts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kealekapuna doesn't seem bothered though.
Kealekapuna tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kealekapuna rather than just go for the knockout.
Hearts jabs at Kealekapuna's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealekapuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearts lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kealekapuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moses Kealekapuna will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hearts jabs Kealekapuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kealekapuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts lands with a good body shot.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kealekapuna's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hearts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hearts 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kealekapuna keeps working.
Kealekapuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Kealekapuna keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts is working Kealekapuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
Hearts pulls Kealekapuna in close to his closed guard and prevents Kealekapuna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kealekapuna stopping the sweep attempt from Hearts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts pulls Kealekapuna in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hearts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kealekapuna looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kealekapuna is working hard here to advance position.
Kealekapuna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearts trying to control the position.
Kealekapuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by A J Hearts.
Kealekapuna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moses Kealekapuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kealekapuna looks to throw the jab but Hearts is out of range.
Hearts scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna throws out a loose jab but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Hearts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kealekapuna missing with a left hand there. Hearts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kealekapuna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kealekapuna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearts is out of range and Kealekapuna settles back down.
Hearts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kealekapuna's calf.
Hearts stuns Kealekapuna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearts shoots for a double leg takedown but Kealekapuna sprawls well. He's pushed Hearts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kealekapuna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts throws a looping overhand right but Kealekapuna ducks down to avoid it.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Kealekapuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kealekapuna keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Kealekapuna moves away and avoids it.
Hearts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kealekapuna's head backwards.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses.
Hearts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kealekapuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hearts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kealekapuna to the mat! Kealekapuna manages to get full guard.
Kealekapuna 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts postures up and lands a big shot to Kealekapuna's brow.
Hearts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearts with a nice head shot there.
Kealekapuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
Hearts trying to control but Kealekapuna is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hearts!
Poor strikes thrown by Kealekapuna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kealekapuna throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hearts avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kealekapuna.
Hearts blocking the ground and pound.
Kealekapuna throws a wild left hand from mount and Hearts manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kealekapuna.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealekapuna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kealekapuna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Kealekapuna moves away and avoids it.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kealekapuna cracks Hearts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hearts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a lazy head kick
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hearts throwing shots but Kealekapuna is blocking nicely.
Hearts working over Kealekapuna with some ground and pound. Kealekapuna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hearts thows a huge punch but Kealekapuna dodges it nicely.
Kealekapuna is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Kealekapuna tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts winds up and cracks Kealekapuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kealekapuna tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearts working Kealekapuna over with strikes.
Hearts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kealekapuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hearts.
Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kealekapuna is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Kealekapuna is defending well.
Hearts wants to control but Kealekapuna is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
A J Hearts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kealekapuna taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Hearts throwing shots but Kealekapuna is blocking nicely.
Kealekapuna gets back to full guard.
Kealekapuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Kealekapuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kealekapuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Kealekapuna, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hearts postures up and lands a big shot to Kealekapuna's brow.
Kealekapuna wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Hearts throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hearts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearts works over Kealekapuna with some ground and pound from guard.
Kealekapuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Kealekapuna, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A J Hearts dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hearts scores with a nice right hand.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearts lands with a straight right. Kealekapuna didn't see that one coming.
Kealekapuna just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts shoots for a takedown but Kealekapuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hearts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kealekapuna swivels and escapes.
Kealekapuna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hearts works Kealekapuna's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hearts's corner calls for a 1-2. Hearts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearts has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Kealekapuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A J Hearts.
Hearts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kealekapuna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hearts's sensitive parts.
Moses Kealekapuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A J Hearts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts scores with a nice strike.
Hearts moves out of range of the body kick.
Kealekapuna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearts lands with a good body shot.
Hearts thows a body shot but no joy.
Hearts moves in looking to clinch but Kealekapuna pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kealekapuna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kealekapuna is looking to regain half guard here but Hearts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kealekapuna's face as Hearts controls the position.
Kealekapuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Kealekapuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts slows the pace down.
Kealekapuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kealekapuna is not content to let Hearts control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
A J Hearts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hearts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A J Hearts!
A J Hearts is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, A J Hearts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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