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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deni Mukhtar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar comes to the cage accompanied by Goyang Dumang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deni Mukhtar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Musa Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mukhtar tries to avoid it but Ahmed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mukhtar to the ground. Mukhtar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahmed throws a low kick, looking for Mukhtar's leg but Mukhtar calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mukhtar. Beautiful body shot.
Mukhtar throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
Ahmed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukhtar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch lands to the side of Ahmed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahmed drives through and clinches with Mukhtar against the cage.
Ahmed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mukhtar tries to land a front kick but Ahmed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mukhtar connects with a body shot.
Ahmed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mukhtar was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahmed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mukhtar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ahmed dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukhtar tries to bench press Ahmed off him but Ahmed keeps the position.
Ahmed decides to stand back up.
Mukhtar scores with a hook to the body. Ahmed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahmed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahmed controlling from the top position.
Ahmed looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmed wants to control from the top but Mukhtar keeps moving.
Mukhtar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed won't allow Mukhtar to sweep him here.
Mukhtar is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahmed postures up.
Mukhtar 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.
Ahmed looking to sit in guard and control but Mukhtar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahmed misses with a low kick.
Mukhtar is looking to counter punch.
Ahmed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mukhtar is trying to defend but Ahmed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Mukhtar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahmed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mukhtar cracks a nice hook into Ahmed's ribs.
Mukhtar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahmed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahmed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mukhtar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahmed scrambles back to his feet.
Ahmed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahmed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mukhtar regains guard.
Mukhtar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahmed is one step ahead there.
Mukhtar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed trying to control but Mukhtar is working from the bottom.
Ahmed wants to pass the guard but Mukhtar is keeping the position.
Mukhtar working a defensive guard here.
Mukhtar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahmed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab by Mukhtar.
Mukhtar with a jab.
Mukhtar throws a low kick but Ahmed avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmed.
Mukhtar cracks a nice hook into Ahmed's ribs.
Ahmed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahmed walks into a left hand.
Ahmed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mukhtar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Ahmed tries to counter it with a takedown but Mukhtar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mukhtar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deni Mukhtar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mukhtar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Mukhtar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahmed.
Mukhtar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mukhtar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahmed with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mukhtar counter with a right hand.
Mukhtar lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mukhtar scores with a hook.
Mukhtar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahmed's head.
Ahmed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukhtar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahmed rushes Mukhtar and presses him up against the cage.
Mukhtar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahmed breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mukhtar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahmed checks it well.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but Mukhtar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Mukhtar.
Deni Mukhtar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukhtar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mukhtar misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar throws a head kick that half lands.
Mukhtar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Musa Ahmed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmed tries to clinch there but Mukhtar circles away.
Mukhtar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahmed.
Mukhtar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahmed has a takedown stuffed.
Mukhtar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deni Mukhtar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Ahmed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukhtar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahmed's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt
and Mukhtar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmed takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Mukhtar.
Mukhtar cracks Ahmed with a good jab.
Mukhtar is looking to slow Ahmed down with leg kicks.
Deni Mukhtar is winning the standup battle so far.
Mukhtar cracks a nice hook into Ahmed's ribs.
Mukhtar connects with a jab.
Ahmed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmed there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahmed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mukhtar to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Mukhtar clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mukhtar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahmed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Ahmed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mukhtar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukhtar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Mukhtar. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahmed or perhaps it was just good defense by Mukhtar, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Mukhtar.
Mukhtar scores with a nice right hand.
Mukhtar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mukhtar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahmed checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahmed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mukhtar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahmed scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Mukhtar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Mukhtar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukhtar cracks Ahmed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mukhtar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mukhtar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmed can do to turn this around?
Mukhtar scores with a three punch combo!
Ahmed blocks a leg kick.
Ahmed forces Mukhtar back against the cage and clinches.
Mukhtar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmeds head.
Ahmed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mukhtar prevents it.
Deni Mukhtar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Ahmed.
Ahmed tries a body shot but Mukhtar blocks it.
Ahmed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mukhtar throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mukhtar avoids it.
Ahmed tries to pull guard but Mukhtar won't allow it.
Ahmed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahmed trying to land knees to the body.
Ahmed is trying to pull guard but Mukhtar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahmed is struggling to control the position.
Ahmed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mukhtar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mukhtar leaves Ahmed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Mukhtar had his way with Musa Ahmed in that round.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mukhtar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mukhtar.
Mukhtar scores with a hook.
Ahmed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahmed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mukhtar lands a jab.
Mukhtar catches Ahmed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahmed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahmed moves out of range of the body kick from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahmed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mukhtar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Mukhtar finds it's target.
Mukhtar lands a right hook to the body.
Ahmed tries to clinch but Mukhtar is having none of it.
Mukhtar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mukhtar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahmed at a distance.
Ahmed clinches with his opponent.
Ahmed tries to pull guard but Mukhtar won't allow it.
Ahmed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mukhtar up against the cage.
Ahmed looking to throw knees to the head but Mukhtar is blocking nicely.
Mukhtar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ahmed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mukhtar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deni Mukhtar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Ahmed.
Ahmed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukhtar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mukhtar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahmed.
Mukhtar with a jab.
Mukhtar moves out of range as Ahmed throws a body kick.
Mukhtar connects with a right hand. Ahmed shakes it off.
Mukhtar lands a jab to the head.
Ahmed moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Mukhtar.
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!
Mukhtar misses with a wild combination.
Ahmed throws a counter combo.
Ahmed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mukhtar's waist but Mukhtar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahmed off to one side.
Mukhtar scores with a hook to the body. Ahmed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deni Mukhtar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahmed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musa Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mukhtar throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmed moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deni Mukhtar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mukhtar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:44
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deni Mukhtar!
During a confident post fight interview, Deni Mukhtar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Musa Ahmed spoke after the fight, saying 'I got 2 put more effort'.
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energy
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hype
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