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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu comes into the arena with Alive blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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259 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class 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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Amore as he checks the leg kick.
Pulu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amore's guard.
Pulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pulu has Amore in his guard.
Amore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amore takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Amore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pulu wants to slow Amore down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulu looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Amore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulu lands with a shot to the body.
Amore defending well as Pulu loads up on a big left hand.
Pulu throws a leg kick
and Amore counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Pulu misses.
Pulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulu drops his hands momentarily and Amore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulu.
Pulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Pulu lands.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore stuffs the takedown.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulu misses with a head kick.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Pulu moves out of range easily.
Amore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulu. Pulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Amore looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking to slow Amore down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Amore.
Amore lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Amore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pulu throws a wild body kick that Amore sees coming a mile off.
Amore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Amore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Pulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amore trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up.
Pulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amore sees it coming and defends easily.
Pulu is working for a kimura here but Amore manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pulu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore preventing the sweep.
Pulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulu is on top in guard.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Amore is retaining full guard.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Pulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pulu scores with a jab to the head.
Pulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Pulu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulu.
A big left from Pulu misses.
Pulu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Amore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amore takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu is looking to clinch.
Amore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulu lands a body shot.
Amore is breathing heavily.
Pulu misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pulu.
Amore lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amore can do to turn this around?
Amore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pulu swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amore! But no joy.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Pulu - just one landing.
Pulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amore.
Pulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Amore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amore to the ground. Pulu is now in Amore's guard.
Amore controls Pulu momentarily but Pulu frees himself.
Pulu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulu has his foot on Amore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amore works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulu working for submissions but it's allowed Amore to get to half guard.
Pulu is trying to maintain the position but Amore is very close to passing his half guard.
Amore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pulu is trying to maintain the position but Amore is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pulu tries to get to full guard but Amore has control of the leg.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.
Amore wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Pulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Amore controlling him for the moment.
Pulu controls Amore momentarily but Amore frees himself.
Amore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pulu is looking for a triangle but Amore pushes his legs off easily.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Amore controlling from the top position.
Amore slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Pulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Amore tenderised Pulu's leg. Pulu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amore.
Pulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amore.
Pulu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amore misses with a body kick.
Pulu lands a high kick!
Pulu misses with a hook
and Amore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Pulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulu thuds his right hand into Amore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amore scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulu feints and then cracks Amore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amore down.
Amore misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amore to the ground. Pulu is now in Amore's guard.
Amore keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.
Pulu pushes down on Amore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pulu content to control rather than advance.
Amore tries to get to full guard but Pulu has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Amore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but Amore defending well.
Amore wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy.
Amore is holding on to half guard well.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amore is looking to control Pulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amore avoid being mounted?
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulu wants to control but Amore is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Pulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amore scores with a body shot.
Pulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Amore as Pulu shoots in.
Amore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Amore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulu with a hook.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulu steps away.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Makonnen Amore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki Pulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Pulu moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Pulu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Pulu!
Maki Pulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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