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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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194 cm
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209 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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187 cm
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211 lbs
36 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Winnfield! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winnfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hoo feinted with a counter takedown. Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Winnfield throws a hook to the side of Hoo's head but Hoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Winnfield. A quick step to the side and Hoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Winnfield throws a right hand that misses
letting Hoo counter with a right hand. Hoo throws a body shot but no joy. Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab. Hoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winnfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Hoo's shoulder, as Hoo tries to avoid the shot. Hoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Winnfield's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winnfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winnfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it. Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield. Hoo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab. Winnfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Winnfield lands with a nice body punch. Winnfield misses with a double jab.
Winnfield throws out a powerful jab. Winnfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Winnfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Winnfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Winnfield has Hoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Winnfield can't find room to land a body shot as Hoo controls the action.
Hoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winnfield throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoo has hold of one of Winnfield's legs. Winnfield is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Winnfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hoo is looking to advance position but Winnfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Hoo is desperately trying to improve his position but Winnfield has a good base and remains in mount. Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winnfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hoo holds on, trying desperately to control. Winnfield controlling from mount. Hoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Winnfield controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winnfield tries to control but Hoo wriggling away. Winnfield controlling the position easily from mount. Hoo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoo wants to hold on but Winnfield pushes him away. Winnfield content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Winnfield with a jab. Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hoo lands a head kick!
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it. Winnfield throws a hook but Hoo avoids it easily. Winnfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hoo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hoo throws a solid leg kick but Winnfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoo. Winnfield avoids the body shot from Hoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo. Winnfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo. Jules Winnfield seems to be getting the better of the standup. Winnfield throws a body shot but no joy. Hoo misses with a hook. Winnfield ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Winnfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slapping body kick lands there for Winnfield. Winnfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoo moves out of range of the strikes. Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Winnfield tests Hoo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hoo is looking to wear down Winnfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Winnfield rushes Hoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Winnfield working aggressively here.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
Winnfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winnfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Winnfield. Winnfield misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Winnfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield. Hoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winnfield's elbow. Hoo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Winnfield fails to land. Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Winnfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Winnfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoo trying to land knees to the body.
Hoo misses with a knee to the head. Winnfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Winnfield managing to block the knees to the body from Hoo.
A body shot lands from Winnfield.
Hoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoo lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Winnfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Hoo lands with a light punch inside. Winnfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winnfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Winnfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hoo ducks right into an uppercut from Winnfield.
Hoo is rocked! Hoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Winnfield cracks Hoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Oh Hoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Winnfield misses with a right hand and Hoo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hoo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hoo seems to have got his legs back now. 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! Winnfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hoo is looking to counter punch. Winnfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winnfield lands a big right hand that sends Hoo crashing to the mat! Winnfield stays standing though and waves Hoo back to his feet! A chopping leg kick lands by Winnfield. Winnfield misses with a looping left. Winnfield loads up on a big right hand but Hoo slips the punch. Winnfield takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses. Winnfield throws a hook to the side of Hoo's head but Hoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Winnfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo. Hoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winnfield sprawls and moves away. Winnfield looks to land a left hand but Hoo moved out of range nicely. Hoo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoo there as he acknowledges the shot. Winnfield lands with a cross. Hoo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Winnfield misses with an uppercut. Hoo saw that one coming. Hoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield'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. This is the final round!
Hoo throws the kick towards the body but Winnfield avoids it. Winnfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoo is looking to counter punch. Winnfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Winnfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield. Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Winnfield throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo feinted with a counter takedown. Hoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winnfield lands a big head kick that sends Hoo tumbling to the mat! Winnfield takes a step backwards and waves Hoo back to his feet - he wants the finish! Hoo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoo showed some decent athleticism there. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jules Winnfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Winnfield is trying to stand up here but Hoo is controlling him well. Hoo passes into side control, despite Winnfield's attempt to control the position.
Winnfield is trying to control Hoo's posture but Hoo avoids it. Hoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working. Winnfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoo.
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. Winnfield taking a bit of punishment here - Hoo scoring with strikes. Hoo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Hoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Winnfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winnfield defending well though. Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winnfield is trying to get back to full guard. Winnfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Hoo throws a big elbow that misses. Ajai Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hoo won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Winnfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Winnfield lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Winnfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A swing and a miss from Winnfield. Jules Winnfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Winnfield clobbers Hoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Winnfield lands with a good body shot. Winnfield wants to clinch. Hoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winnfield sprawls and moves away. Winnfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jules Winnfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Winnfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Winnfield! In his post fight interview, Jules Winnfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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