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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula has chosen Native Drums from the South Pacific as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27 - 20 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonothan Kuhula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuhula looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Kuhula misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuhula wants to stand up but Ali is controlling him.
Ali throws a big elbow that misses.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali trying to control but Kuhula is working from the bottom.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuhula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuhula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ali has managed to get both his arms back between Kuhula's legs - danger averted.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuhula's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuhula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ali prevents Kuhula from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ali postures up.
Kuhula wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ali wants to control from the top but Kuhula keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kuhula is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuhula dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Kuhula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuhula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Kuhula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuhula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali defending well as Kuhula loads up on a big left hand.
Kuhula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuhula darts in looking for a takedown but Ali gets double underhooks and turns Kuhula into the cage.
Kuhula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuhula.
Ali throws a series of punches but Kuhula avoids them all with ease.
Kuhula throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuhula. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Kuhula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuhula misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Kuhula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuhula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Tonothan Kuhula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuhula misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuhula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuhula misses with an uppercut.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
Kuhula dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Kuhula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Kuhula.
Sloppy strikes from Kuhula. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Kuhula misses.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Kuhula.
Kuhula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhula is looking to control Ali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuhula avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is taking a breather. Kuhula says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuhula tries to kick Ali off but Ali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuhula is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Kuhula missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Kuhula actively working from the bottom here.
Kuhula is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ali pulls his head out easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali 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.
A close round but Tonothan Kuhula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonothan Kuhula's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuhula throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Kuhula throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuhula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuhula.
Kuhula connects with a crisp jab.
Hazni Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali drives through with a takedown into Kuhula's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ali trying to control but Kuhula is working from the bottom.
Kuhula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Ali keeping moving, preventing Kuhula from controlling successfully.
Ali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula wants to get up but he can't break Ali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing Kuhula from standing up.
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuhula manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ali wants to control from the top but Kuhula keeps moving.
Kuhula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuhula, not yet.
Kuhula will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kuhula is looking to stand back up but Ali counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kuhula.
Kuhula actively working from the bottom here.
Ali working Kuhula over with strikes.
Kuhula flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuhula is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ali working the head and body with strikes.
Kuhula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali prevents Kuhula from standing back up.
Kuhula taking some punishment here, with Ali in his half guard.
Kuhula is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali prevents Kuhula from improving his position.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuhula keeps working.
Ali lands strikes from half guard.
Ali stops Kuhula from getting back to his feet.
Ali is stalling here. Kuhula is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ali seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuhula has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula grinds an elbow into Ali's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuhula remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kuhula moves into full mount!
Kuhula goes for an armbar but Ali turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ali.
Ali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Kuhula blocks nicely.
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 Hazni Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonothan Kuhula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali slips a straight right by Kuhula.
Kuhula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuhula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Kuhula does no damage.
Kuhula walks into a jab.
Ali closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuhula did well to prevent Ali getting side control.
Kuhula looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuhula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuhula gets full guard.
Ali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuhula is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuhula throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuhula has wrist control.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuhula keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Kuhula is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuhula misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Kuhula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuhula misses with a double jab.
Ali lands the left hand.
Kuhula connects with the punch.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Kuhula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Kuhula misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuhula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuhula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali shoots in but Kuhula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuhula misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali dodges the punch combination from Kuhula.
Ali slips a straight right by Kuhula.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuhula.
Kuhula slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Tonothan Kuhula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuhula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuhula tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Kuhula counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Kuhula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hazni Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuhula throws a right hand that misses
and Ali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuhula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuhula.
Ali slips a jab from Kuhula.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Kuhula lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Kuhula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuhula circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuhula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuhula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuhula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuhula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuhula misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuhula has wrist control.
Kuhula keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Kuhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ali.
Ali advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kuhula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuhula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ali is controlling him well.
Kuhula struggling a bit here.
Ali looks up at the clock and then as Kuhula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ali smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazni Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hazni Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Hazni Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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