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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adams (ranked 3868 p4p, 135 weight class) and Beast Mahala (ranked 4860 p4p, 154 weight class). Mahala has chosen Gunna sight Outta Mind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beast Mahala!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Mahala dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahala is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams managing to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Mahala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jack Adams has been cut.
Adams works over Mahala's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Beast Mahala has been cut.
Adams misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahala takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahala is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams has Mahala pressed against the cage, preventing Mahala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahala has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Mahala looks winded!
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Mahala shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams pushes Mahala up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahala's efforts to push away.
Adams lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Mahala's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Mahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Mahala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mahala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams blocks a head kick by Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahala!
Mahala is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahala prevents Adams from improving position.
Mahala is not content to let Adams control the position.
Mahala is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Mahala regains half guard there - taking advantage of Adams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jack Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahala tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahala moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Adams.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Mahala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Mahala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahala.
Mahala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahala shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams feints and then cracks Mahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahala down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahala goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adams darts in and clinches Mahala up against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Adams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Mahala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams looks to land a combination. Mahala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Mahala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahala.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Mahala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahala landing strikes from the mount.
Mahala looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
Mahala looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mahala goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Adams turns into him and now he's in Mahala'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!
Mahala trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahala is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams stands up and waves to Mahala to follow him.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams is looking to wear down Mahala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Mahala blocks with his arms.
Mahala jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Mahala's takedown attempt.
Jack Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Beast Mahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adams!
Beast Mahala was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens he was the better fighter today but onto the next one'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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