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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humu Kalakaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Masolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalakaua comes to the cage accompanied by Ho'okena. Masolini has chosen Warriors Dance as his entrance music. Muhamad Masolini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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288 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Humu Kalakaua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhamad Masolini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masolini throws a right and a left that Kalakaua avoids nicely.
Masolini throws a head kick but Kalakaua moves out of range.
Kalakaua slips a jab and a cross from Masolini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalakaua.
It looks like Muhamad Masolini has been cut.
Masolini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masolini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masolini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masolini is looking to clinch.
Kalakaua lands a left and a right that sends Masolini crashing to the canvas! Kalakaua dives into mount looking to finish!
Masolini is rocked!
Masolini looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalakaua content just to control the position here.
Masolini is still in real trouble! Can Kalakaua finish him?
Kalakaua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Masolini seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalakaua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masolini is looking to improve his position but Kalakaua isn't that keen on the idea.
Kalakaua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kalakaua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masolini is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalakaua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masolini is working to get back to half guard.
Kalakaua controlling from mount.
Masolini tries to reverse the position but Kalakaua maintains control.
Kalakaua looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masolini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Masolini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Masolini's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kalakaua controlling the position easily from mount.
Masolini wants to control but Kalakaua is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masolini is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalakaua has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalakaua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masolini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalakaua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humu Kalakaua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhamad Masolini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masolini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Kalakaua.
Kalakaua moves out of range as Masolini strikes.
Masolini tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalakaua cracks a nice hook into Masolini's ribs.
A jab lands there for Kalakaua.
Humu Kalakaua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalakaua drops his shoulder and cracks Masolini with a huge uppercut! Masolini goes down! Can Kalakaua finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalakaua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masolini, up you get!
Masolini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalakaua.
Kalakaua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masolini is breathing heavily.
Masolini misses with a kick to the body
and Kalakaua lands a stunning uppercut that sends Masolini to the mat!
Kalakaua stalling.
Kalakaua has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakaua content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masolini wants to get back to his feet.
Masolini swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalakaua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masolini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masolini is trying to stand.
Kalakaua content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masolini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kalakaua controlling the position easily from mount.
Masolini is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kalakaua controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Humu Kalakaua just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masolini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masolini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalakaua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masolini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masolini takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalakaua works Masolini's body with a nice hook.
Kalakaua's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kalakaua duly obliges.
Kalakaua scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humu Kalakaua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhamad Masolini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masolini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masolini throws a head kick that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a nice body shot.
Kalakaua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalakaua cracks Masolini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalakaua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masolini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalakaua counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalakaua lands with a shot to the body.
Humu Kalakaua is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalakaua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masolini backs up against the cage.
Muhamad Masolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masolini moves forwards but Kalakaua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalakaua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kalakaua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masolini's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalakaua connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Masolini misses
and Kalakaua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masolini thinking.
Kalakaua connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakaua throws a combination. Masolini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalakaua connects with a single shot there.
Kalakaua throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Kalakaua.
Kalakaua scores with a shot to the body.
Kalakaua lands with a slapping head kick.
Kalakaua with a jab.
Masolini throws a combination that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a left and a right that stings Masolini.
Kalakaua lands an overhand right.
Kalakaua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masolini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masolini throws a combination that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a three punch combo that has Masolini backing up. Masolini nods at Kalakaua to acknowledge the strikes.
Masolini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masolini throws a head kick that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a left to the body.
Masolini wants to clinch
and Kalakaua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masolini misses with a combination
and Kalakaua counters with a left and a right that stings Masolini.
Kalakaua lands a with a good body shot.
Masolini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalakaua.
Kalakaua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masolini can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masolini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalakaua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masolini throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalakaua counters with a one-two to the body.
Masolini throws a combination that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masolini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalakaua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masolini misses with a double jab
and Kalakaua counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masolini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalakaua counters with a body kick that stops Masolini in his tracks momentarily.
Masolini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalakaua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masolini throws a head kick that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a series of strikes. Masolini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kalakaua cracks Masolini with a good jab.
Masolini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalakaua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masolini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalakaua counters with a two punch combo.
Kalakaua cracks Masolini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kalakaua lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Masolini misses
and Kalakaua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kalakaua lands a high kick!
Masolini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalakaua counters with a leg kick.
Masolini tries to clinch but Kalakaua moves away
and Kalakaua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masolini moves forwards but Kalakaua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kalakaua connects with a high kick.
Kalakaua is working the combinations to good effect here.
Masolini wants to clinch but Kalakaua slips to the side
and Kalakaua counters with a good, hard body kick but Masolini shrugs it off.
Masolini throws an overhand right that lands on Kalakaua's shoulder, as Kalakaua tries to avoid the shot.
Kalakaua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalakaua.
Masolini throws a combination that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masolini misses with the body kick
and Kalakaua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masolini throws a combination that misses
and Kalakaua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhamad Masolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masolini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalakaua scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalakaua scores with the left hand. Masolini knows he should have avoided that one.
Masolini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kalakaua to counter with a crisp jab.
Masolini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masolini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalakaua, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humu Kalakaua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalakaua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humu Kalakaua!
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hype
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