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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naseer Sashab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Winfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sashab comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe by the Prodigy (Numbernin6 Remix). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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196 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naseer Sashab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Winfred!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sashab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sashab is trying to push Winfred away but Winfred has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sashab is trying to break free.
Sashab working hard to break the clinch.
Sashab can't break the clinch.
Sashab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sashab wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sashab is trying to break free.
Winfred has Sashab pressed against the cage.
Sashab breaks from the clinch.
Sashab shoots in and gets a takedown into Winfred's guard.
Sashab trying to control the position from guard on top but Winfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sashab tries to free his leg and advance position but Winfred is retaining full guard.
Sashab stands up over Winfred, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winfred is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winfred pulls Sashab in close to prevent any damage.
Sashab trying to control but Winfred is working from the bottom.
Sashab drops back looking for a leg! Winfred is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winfred manages to kick Sashab off! Sashab jumps back into Winfred's guard.
Sashab won't allow Winfred to get back to his feet.
Sashab wants to control from the top but Winfred keeps moving.
Sashab is really struggling to control Winfred but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Naseer Sashab wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sashab throws a head kick but Winfred moves out of range.
Winfred lands a body shot.
Leo Winfred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winfred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sashab.
Winfred connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winfred displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sashab throws out the jab.
Sashab dodges the punch combination from Winfred.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sashab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sashab throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sashab shoots in and drives through. Winfred sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sashab drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sashab is breathing heavily.
Sashab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winfred keeps working.
Winfred is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sashab wants to stand but Winfred has his arm trapped.
Winfred tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sashab wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sashab moves into full mount!
Sashab has hold of Winfred's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Winfred manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfred is looking to improve his position but Sashab isn't that keen on the idea.
Winfred is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sashab looking to control but Winfred is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sashab raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sashab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Winfred tries to hold on but Sashab pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naseer Sashab dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sashab misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winfred takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sashab throws a head kick that misses.
Winfred misses with a double jab.
Sashab misses with a body shot
and Winfred counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winfred.
Sashab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winfred has him pressed against the cage.
Sashab is looking to break free of the clinch but Winfred has double underhooks.
Sashab is trying to force a seperation but Winfred has the dominant position.
Sashab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sashab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sashab keeps control of Winfred as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winfred manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Winfred blocks the low kick.
Sashab tries a head kick but it misses.
Sashab throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winfred.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winfred avoids a kick to the body.
Sashab tries to clinch up but Winfred circles away and keeps his distance.
Sashab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winfred.
Naseer Sashab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sashab doesn't manage to clinch there - Winfred circles away.
Winfred swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sashab wants to clinch
and Winfred counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sashab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winfred avoids it.
Sashab manages to break the clinch.
Winfred lands a two punch combo.
Sashab moves out of range as Winfred throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sashab throws a combination. Winfred tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Winfred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sashab.
Winfred misses with a wild combination.
Sashab throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winfred counters by clinching up.
Sashab working hard to break the clinch.
Sashab looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sashab tries to score a body lock takedown but Winfred shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sashab wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Winfred's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winfred has Sashab pressed against the cage, preventing Sashab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winfred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sashab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winfred.
Winfred is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sashab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sashab looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winfred!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winfred moves out of range of the body kick from Sashab.
Winfred misses with the combination.
Leo Winfred seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sashab throws a low kick, looking for Winfred's leg but Winfred calmly moves out of range.
Winfred throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winfred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sashab counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Winfred is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sashab looks to land a combination but Winfred avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sashab scores with a head kick. Winfred tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sashab scores with a head kick.
Winfred falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sashab counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Naseer Sashab will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sashab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Winfred slips a jab and a cross from Sashab.
Naseer Sashab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sashab closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winfred counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winfred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sashab.
A head kick misses from Sashab.
Sashab falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Winfred to counter with a crisp jab.
Winfred scores with a one two! Sashab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sashab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sashab throws a head kick that misses.
Sashab lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sashab tries a head kick but it misses.
Winfred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sashab.
Sashab wants to clinch up but Winfred keeps it at a distance.
Sashab throws a head kick that misses.
Winfred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sashab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sashab throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winfred.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winfred fails to land with a series of punches.
Sashab avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sashab.
Sashab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winfred throws a nice looking combination but Sashab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winfred avoids the body shot from Sashab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sashab feints and then cracks Winfred's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winfred down.
Sashab lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sashab misses with a few strikes there.
Sashab misses with a body shot
and Winfred counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winfred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naseer Sashab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sashab throws a wild body kick that Winfred sees coming a mile off.
Winfred blocks a head kick by Sashab.
Sashab throws a sloppy head kick and Winfred moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sashab looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sashab dodges the punch combination from Winfred.
Sashab moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sashab.
Sashab goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winfred fails to land with a series of punches.
Sashab throws a head kick that misses.
Winfred throws a series of punches but Sashab avoids them all with ease.
Leo Winfred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sashab tries to land a front kick but Winfred steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Naseer Sashab.
Well Sashab 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naseer Sashab!
Naseer Sashab took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hi to all my family back home in the UAE. I love you and thank you for supporting me!'.
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RATING
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