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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Hossein avoids them all with ease.
Hossein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura here.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hossein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #T1#
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hossein is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Hossein is defending the position. #SUB#
McCarthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hossein is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hossein avoid being mounted?
McCarthy controlling the action here.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Hossein is a slippery customer.
Hossein wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
McCarthy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hossein controlling the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control but Hossein is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hossein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCarthy is defended easily by Hossein.#T4#
Hossein thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control.
Hossein looking for a sweep but McCarthy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hossein is looking to get to half guard.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McCarthy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for the choke but no joy.
McCarthy doesn't have the hooks in and Hossein manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hossein can do to turn this around?
Hossein misses with a straight right.
Hossein throws a leg kick #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
Hossein looking to control.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hossein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hossein is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hossein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCarthy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Hossein defends the submission attempt.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
Well, if McCarthy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Hossein defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy working over Hossein with some ground and pound. Hossein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hossein wants to control but McCarthy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Hossein defending well.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Hossein dodges it nicely.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
Hossein is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
McCarthy moves into full mount! Hossein won't be happy about that!
McCarthy controlling the pace for now.
McCarthy tries to control but Hossein wriggling away.
McCarthy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hossein is holding on tight.
McCarthy lands a big elbow.
McCarthy prevents Hossein from getting the reversal.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hossein is looking to escape. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
McCarthy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hossein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
McCarthy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hossein is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Hossein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy works to advance to full mount. Hossein defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy looking to finish Hossein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hossein!
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Hossein is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy content just to control the position here. #SUB#
McCarthy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
McCarthy controlling from mount.
Hossein is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hossein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy fails to take his opponent's back.
Ryan McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hossein is looking to escape. #T2#
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hossein is looking to escape.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
Hossein is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
McCarthy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
McCarthy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Hossein is rocked!
Hossein tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
Hossein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hossein wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hossein wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy breaks from Hossein's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Sadiq Hossein's cut even more.#SUB#
McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Hossein is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the head.
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
Hossein is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Sadiq Hossein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sadiq Hossein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan McCarthy!
A relieved looking Ryan McCarthy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Hossein #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Hossein but he's now mounted!
Hossein is trying desperately to improve position.
Hossein has given up his back.
McCarthy is hanging on to Hossein's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
McCarthy looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy working for a choke but Hossein is defending well. #SUB#
McCarthy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hossein has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1#
McCarthy tries to get the hooks in deep but Hossein pushed the leg off.
Hossein tries to break free.
McCarthy punishes Hossein with strikes from the back mount.
McCarthy connects with a big shot to the side of Hossein's head.
Hossein is really stuck here.
McCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy cracks Hossein with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hossein from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
McCarthy goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Hossein escapes and is now in half guard on top.
McCarthy moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hossein defends well.#SUB#
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hossein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Hossein looking to pass the guard.
Hossein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hossein trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hossein looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Hossein defends easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hossein preventing the sweep.
McCarthy has Hossein pulled in close to control his posture.
Hossein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hossein 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.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossein throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hossein misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hossein some visible discomfort.
McCarthy wants to control but Hossein is keeping him busy.
McCarthy advances nicely into full mount.
Hossein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hossein looks a forlorn figure.
Hossein wants to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.#T1#
Hossein is looking to improve his position but McCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
McCarthy looking to control but Hossein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
McCarthy goes for an armbar but Hossein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hossein.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hossein wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Hossein keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy postures up.
#SUB#
McCarthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hossein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hossein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hossein trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Hossein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy is trying to control Hossein's posture but Hossein avoids it. #T3#
McCarthy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hossein off and has taken his back!
Hossein can't escape the position.
#SUB#
McCarthy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hossein defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hossein is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCarthy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hossein showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
McCarthy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hossein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
McCarthy biding his time, controlling Hossein. #SUB#
McCarthy working for the choke.
Hossein trying to control the position but McCarthy manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Hossein is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Hossein won't enjoy being in this position. McCarthy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hossein is tapping - it's over boys! McCarthy picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan McCarthy!
Ryan McCarthy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hossein is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hossein defending well though.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Hossein's temple.
Hossein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hossein is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein connects with a jab.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hossein pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Hossein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hossein's gas tank. #T3#
Smith just leaning against Hossein, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hossein prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith digs a good hook to Hossein's body.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hossein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hossein continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Hossein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hossein was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hossein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Hossein feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hossein has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hossein won't allow it.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hossein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Hossein trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hossein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hossein.
Hossein working a defensive guard here.
Smith works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith with the counter takedown but Hossein avoids it easily.
Hossein thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hossein wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hossein manages to get to full guard.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
Smith postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hossein trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hossein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith is looking to slow Hossein down with leg kicks.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Jab from Smith.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Hossein as Smith shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hossein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Hossein gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hossein is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Hossein defends it.
Hossein is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MFN 360
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Inprogress on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Inprogress misses.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Inprogress.
Inprogress throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inprogress checks the leg kick.
Inprogress misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Inprogress scoring well with a low kick there.
Hossein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inprogress is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inprogress avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inprogress looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Inprogress scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Inprogress avoids it well. #TD2#
Hossein gets caught napping as Inprogress dives in and scores a takedown. Hossein manages to retain guard.#T1#
Inprogress content to stall in guard here.
Inprogress trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
Inprogress won't allow Hossein to sweep him here.
Inprogress trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hossein pulls Inprogress in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hossein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein moves out of range of the leg kick from Inprogress.
Inprogress takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inprogress feints a counter leg kick.
Inprogress attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hossein misses its target.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Inprogress throws a leg kick that misses.
Hossein works Inprogress's body with a nice hook.
Inprogress works Hossein's body with a nice hook.
Inprogress is looking to score with low kicks.
Inprogress throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inprogress moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein misses the jab.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Hossein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Inprogress at a distance.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Inprogress throws a right and a left that Hossein avoids nicely.
Inprogress throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inprogress counters with a nice uppercut.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inprogress.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Hossein blocks a low kick nicely.
Hossein scores with a leg kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Inprogress bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
As Hossein backs off Inprogress throws a huge counter combo but Hossein manages to avoid it all.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inprogress throws a leg kick but Hossein moved away.
Inprogress on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hossein tried to score with a low kick but Inprogress checks it.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Inprogress cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hossein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inprogress.
Hossein throws a big counter combination but Inprogress scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inprogress. That's going to slow Hossein down.
Inprogress scores with a push kick.
Inprogress connects with a body shot.
Inprogress lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Inprogress connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inprogress lands with a shot to the body.
Inprogress throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inprogress moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein is looking to wear down Inprogress with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Inprogress misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Inprogress lands the left hand.
Hossein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inprogress. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Testing Inprogress will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Inprogress fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Inprogress lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inprogress throws a low kick but Hossein moves out of range easily.
Inprogress throws a leg kick which misses Hossein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hossein tries to avoid it.
Hossein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inprogress.
Hossein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inprogress moves away.
Donk. Inprogress catches Hossein right on the button with a cross.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Inprogress moved out of range nicely.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inprogress is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Hossein throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Inprogress.
Inprogress throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inprogress misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Inprogress.#T1#
Inprogress tests Hossein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inprogress misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inprogress swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Hossein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Inprogress misses
and Hossein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hossein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hossein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Inprogress's body. Inprogress takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein is looking to slow Inprogress down with leg kicks.
Inprogress lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hossein circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inprogress scoring well with a low kick there.
Hossein misses with a two punch combination.
Inprogress lands with a right hand. #T2#
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein scores with the left hand. Inprogress knows he should have avoided that one.
Inprogress dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Inprogress does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hossein scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Inprogress eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Inprogress lands a high kick!
Hossein swings for the body but Inprogress moves out of range.
Hossein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hossein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inprogress scores with a jab. Hossein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hossein throws a body punch but Inprogress moves out of range.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Inprogress throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Inprogress throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a series of punches but Inprogress avoids them all with ease.
Hossein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hossein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inprogress is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hossein tries to land a front kick but Inprogress steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Inprogress.
Hossein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Inprogress counter with a right hand.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein throws a wild body kick that Inprogress sees coming a mile off.
Hossein thuds his right hand into Inprogress's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hossein with a hook.
Hossein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inprogress throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inprogress counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Inprogress throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hossein throws a body punch but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress throws out a counter right but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Inprogress throws a front kick aimed at Hossein's knee but Hossein avoids it well.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inprogress moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inprogress shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hossein as he avoids it easily.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Inprogress lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inprogress moves out of range of the leg kick from Hossein.
As Hossein backs off Inprogress throws a huge counter combo but Hossein manages to avoid it all.
Hossein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Inprogress scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hossein with a hook.
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Inprogress throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein throws a body punch but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress takes one to the chin there.
Inprogress lands a head shot.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inprogress slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Hossein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Inprogress.
Inprogress cracks Hossein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inprogress throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
#T1#
Inprogress throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hossein's head.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inprogress moves away.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inprogress takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Inprogress uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hossein has time to react.
Inprogress takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inprogress darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hossein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Inprogress.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inprogress, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inprogress.#T2#
Hossein throws a body punch but Inprogress moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inprogress, right into the meat.
Inprogress lands the left hand.
Hossein is looking to score with low kicks.
Hossein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Inprogress misses.
Inprogress throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hossein swings for the body but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress lands with a nice body punch.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Inprogress counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inprogress moves forwards but Hossein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inprogress moves away.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Inprogress throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inprogress swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hossein tries to bum rush Inprogress with a series of wild strikes but Inprogress uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Inprogress thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Inprogress throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Inprogress uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inprogress lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hossein will feel that in the morning.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inprogress doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein blocks a leg kick.
Hossein blocks a jab.#T4#
Inprogress fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein misses with a shot to the body
and Inprogress counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inprogress misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Inprogress.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hossein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hossein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Inprogress with that takedown attempt.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Inprogress throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein blocks the body kick.
Donk. Inprogress catches Hossein right on the button with a cross.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Inprogress looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
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 Sadiq Hossein.
I think Hossein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hossein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein swings for the body but Magaba moves out of range.
A lazy left from Magaba finds it's target.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Magaba's ribs.
Magaba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hossein circles away.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt - Hossein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magaba throws a right and a left that Hossein avoids nicely.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Magaba tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.
Magaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Magaba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein digs a good hook to Magaba's body.
A combination from Magaba does no damage.
Hossein throws out a counter right but Magaba avoids it with no problem.
Magaba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Magaba's shoulder, as Magaba tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magaba rather than just go for the knockout.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magaba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hossein sprawls and moves away.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Magaba counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magaba misses with a double jab.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Magaba's ribs.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba throws a shot to the body.
Magaba tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magaba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magaba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hossein's waist but Hossein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaba off to one side.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaba.
Magaba attempts a counter takedown but Hossein avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Magaba.
#T3#
Magaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein lands a jab to Magaba's midsection.
Magaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a hook. Magaba ducked under it nicely.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Magaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Magaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magaba tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Hossein takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Magaba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
Magaba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hossein throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Magaba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magaba.
Magaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magaba scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hossein to see if he's OK.
Hossein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hossein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magaba. #SUB#
Magaba is working for a kimura but Hossein is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Magaba throws a series of punches but Hossein avoids them all with ease.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein throws a chopping leg kick but Magaba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Magaba does no damage. #TD#
Magaba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hossein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magaba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hossein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Magaba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hossein tries to bench press Magaba off him but Magaba keeps the position. #SUB#
Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hossein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Magaba swings around for an armbar but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magaba's guard.
Magaba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hossein keeping full guard, as Magaba tries to pass.
Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Magaba preventing the sweep. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magaba has gone for a leg lock! Hossein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magaba's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Magaba looking for a guillotine here but Hossein defends easily.
Magaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hossein is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Magaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hossein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magaba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hossein manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Magaba forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is looking for submissions but instead, Hossein has regained full guard.
Hossein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hossein seems to be looking for submissions.
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.
Hossein controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hossein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magaba defends it well. #T4#
Magaba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hossein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magaba sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hossein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magaba tries to get to full guard but Hossein has control of the leg.
Magaba manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magaba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hossein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Mookie Magaba will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Magaba lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Magaba lands.
Magaba closes the distance and clinches up with Hossein, looking for a takedown. Magaba pushes Hossein against the cage but Hossein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magaba manages to avoid it.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Magaba's belly button to the back.
Hossein takes a swing at Magaba's ribcage but misses.
Magaba is looking for a counter combo.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Hossein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magaba misses with a double jab
and Hossein counters with an inside leg kick.
Magaba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hossein pinned against the cage. Hossein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Magaba's body. Magaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magaba moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Hossein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Magaba blocks the body kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Magaba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hossein's half guard.#SUB#
Magaba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Hossein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magaba lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Magaba with the ground and pound but Hossein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Magaba looking to pass the guard.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet. #SUB#
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hossein dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hossein passes into half guard.
Magaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hossein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hossein's back!
Magaba punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Magaba has the hooks in. Hossein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Magaba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magaba is trying to stick to Hossein's back but Hossein is turning into Magaba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Magaba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hossein.
Magaba wants to sweep here but Hossein controlling him for the moment.
Hossein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magaba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Magaba looking for a guillotine here but Hossein defends easily.
#SU2#
Hossein gets to his feet - Magaba follows without any prompting.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Magaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Magaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Magaba down.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
Magaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magaba throws a right and a left that Hossein avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hossein!
Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Magaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hossein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
During a confident post fight interview, Sadiq Hossein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein works Dall's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hossein sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Hossein defending well.
Dall works his way into full mount!
Hossein gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Hossein defending well.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hossein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!#T1#
Dall tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Dall's coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dall tries to escape but Hossein has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dall trying to control the position but Hossein manages to sink in the hooks.
Dall can't escape the position.
Dall trying to control but not successfully.
Dall is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2#
Dall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Hossein is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dall trying to control the hands but Hossein breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Hossein is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dall knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dall for a finish.
Will Hossein go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dall tries to escape but Hossein has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB2#
Hossein looking to break Dall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hossein will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Hossein working for the choke.
Dall rolls, trying to escape but Hossein keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Dall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Dall is having to fend off submission attempts from Hossein, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hossein doesn't have the hooks in though and Dall manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Hossein is working away.
Hossein wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hossein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hossein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hossein jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall dives in and grabs Hossein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hossein pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Hossein is looking for the big counter here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hossein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hossein thuds a left hand into Dall's body.#T1#
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hossein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Hossein jabs at Dall's body.
Dall wants to clinch.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Hossein's head back.
Dall works Hossein's body with a nice hook.
Hossein thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hossein.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Hossein.#T2#
Hossein throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.
Dall looks for a takedown but Hossein sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Hossein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hossein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Hossein throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Hossein's guard.#SUB#
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hossein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dall keeping full guard, as Hossein tries to pass. #T3#
Hossein pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hossein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hossein is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hossein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hossein.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hossein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hossein's back!#T4##SUB#
Dall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Hossein is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dall has the hooks in. Hossein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Hossein preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall tries to clinch there but Hossein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hossein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hossein.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hossein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hossein is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Hossein circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hossein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Hossein lands a body shot.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Hossein tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hossein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall slips a jab from Hossein.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Hossein shows good takedown defense.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Hossein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hossein scores with a nice right hand.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
Hossein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hossein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Hossein jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Hossein works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall shoots in but Hossein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hossein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Hossein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hossein jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hossein is able to avoid easily.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hossein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Hossein jabs at Dall's body.
A jab from Hossein finds it's way through Dall's defenses. #T3#
Hossein lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein misses with a wild combination.
Hossein works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hossein jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hossein to the mat! Hossein manages to get full guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
Hossein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hossein is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ryzen Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hossein 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haigh moves away.
Haigh shoots for a takedown but Hossein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Haigh.
Haigh dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
Nice body kick there by Haigh.
Haigh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hossein defends it nicely.
Haigh shoots in and drives through. Hossein sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Haigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hossein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Haigh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Haigh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein slaps away a takedown attempt from Haigh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Haigh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Haigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haigh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haigh misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Haigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Haigh misses with a few strikes there.
Hossein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haigh misses with a two punch combination.
As Haigh backs off Hossein throws a huge counter combo but Haigh manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Haigh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hossein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Haigh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hossein has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hossein!
Hossein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hossein wants to stand but Haigh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hossein tries to free his leg and advance position but Haigh is retaining full guard.
Haigh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Haigh pushes a forearm under Hossein's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hossein is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Haigh!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Haigh thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Loredo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hossein with a body shot.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hossein works Loredo's body with a nice hook.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Loredo moves out of range as Hossein strikes.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loredo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hossein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loredo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loredo throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein throws a sloppy head kick and Loredo moves out of range easily.
Hossein throws a series of strikes that have Loredo backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein throws a body punch but Loredo moves out of range.
It seemed like Loredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.
Hossein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hossein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loredo throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Loredo dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Loredo throws out a counter right but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Hossein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hossein jabs Loredo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loredo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hossein lands a jab to the head.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Loredo's ribs.
Hossein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loredo feints a counter leg kick.
Hossein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Loredo misses with a looping right.
Loredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Hossein checks a low kick from Loredo.
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein slips a straight right by Loredo.
Hossein avoids a kick to the body.
Hossein is looking to wear down Loredo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Loredo misses.
Hossein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hossein misses with a body kick.
Hossein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loredo's calf.
Loredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Loredo. Those never looked like landing.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loredo moves away.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loredo.
Loredo misses with an uppercut.
Hossein takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses.
Loredo loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loredo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a kick to the body.
Loredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Loredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loredo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hossein takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Loredo misses its intended target. #T3#
Hossein lands a jab to the head.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Hossein misses its target.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loredo.
Hossein lands a really nice looking cross but Loredo seems unphased.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loredo.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loredo counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
Loredo misses with a low kick.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein walks into a straight right hand from Loredo.
Loredo digs a good body shot into Hossein's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loredo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hossein doesn't seem bothered though.
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein walks into a straight right hand from Loredo.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Loredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Hossein jabs at Loredo's body.
Loredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Loredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Hossein scores with a three punch combo!
Loredo misses with an uppercut.
Loredo connects with a solid leg kick.
Loredo throws an overhand right that lands on Hossein's shoulder, as Hossein tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Loredo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loredo. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Loredo.
Hossein jabs at Loredo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loredo digs a good body shot into Hossein's ribs.
Loredo throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Hossein.
Loredo scores with a jab. Hossein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated 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.
#R2#
Hossein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loredo.
Loredo scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Loredo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hossein has got the better of the exchanges.
Loredo throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hossein checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loredo.
Loredo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loredo dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
A nice side step and Loredo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Loredo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loredo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hossein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Loredo if he has to take too many more of those.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein lands a nice shot to the body.
Loredo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Loredo.
Hossein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loredo can do to turn this around?
Loredo needs to keep his hands up - Hossein had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Loredo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Loredo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Loredo misses with a body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Loredo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hossein to score with a decent uppercut.
Hossein lands a jab to Loredo's midsection.
Loredo misses with a body shot.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loredo manages to avoid it.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Loredo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Loredo.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Loredo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loredo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loredo.
Loredo misses with a two punch combination.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loredo moves away.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loredo eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loredo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
#T2#
Loredo cracks a nice hook into Hossein's ribs.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Loredo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein connects with a jab.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Loredo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Hossein does no damage.
Loredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Loredo.
Loredo misses with a body shot.
Hossein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein drops his hands momentarily and Loredo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Loredo.
Hossein thows a body kick. Loredo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
A combination from Loredo does no damage.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Loredo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Loredo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hossein doesn't seem phased though.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Loredo is just out of range.
Hossein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loredo checks a leg kick.
Loredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses.
Loredo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hossein off the cage and back into range.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loredo! But no joy.
Hossein lands a jab to Loredo's midsection.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Loredo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loredo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hossein backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loredo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hossein is able to avoid easily.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Loredo's shoulder, as Loredo tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loredo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.#T4#
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo scores with a leg kick.
Loredo avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Jab from Hossein.
Loredo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loredo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loredo looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Hossein takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses.
Loredo dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hossein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Hossein jabs at Loredo's body.
Loredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loredo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hossein.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Hossein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Hossein does it's job there.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loredo moves away.
Hossein cracks Loredo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hossein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hossein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Loredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hossein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hossein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Loredo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loredo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Loredo tries to work over Hossein's front leg with a kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein tests Loredo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
A big right from Loredo misses.
Hossein connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Loredo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Loredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loredo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hossein scores with a three punch combo!
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Loredo.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein cracks Loredo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hossein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loredo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loredo.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loredo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Loredo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.#T2#
Loredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Loredo down.
Loredo lands a nice hook to Hossein's body. Hossein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loredo missing with a left hand there. Hossein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loredo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loredo.
Loredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Loredo.
Loredo tries to land a leg kick but Hossein saw it coming and moves away.
Hossein tries to bum rush Loredo with a series of wild strikes but Loredo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loredo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hossein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Hossein does no damage.
Loredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Loredo misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Hossein moves out of range of the leg kick from Loredo.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loredo.
Loredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hossein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Loredo throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loredo loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Loredo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Hossein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hossein slips a jab from Loredo.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein slips under a jab.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loredo slips a straight right by Hossein.
Loredo with a hook.
Loredo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Hossein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loredo misses with a low kick.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Loredo is just out of range.
Hossein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Loredo.
Loredo misses with a leg kick.
Loredo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvin Loredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hossein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hossein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hossein swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Hossein takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Hossein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hossein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hossein under the eye.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hossein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Dall motions for Hossein to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hossein! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hossein defends well and Dall ends up having to push Hossein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hossein throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein lands with a cross.
Hossein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
An inside leg kick from Hossein misses.
It appears Dall was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Hossein digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Hossein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Hossein's head.
Hossein lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hossein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hossein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall avoids the body shot from Hossein.
#T2#
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall sizes up Hossein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hossein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dall tries for a takedown but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Hossein is out of range.
Dall tries to work over Hossein's front leg with a kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Hossein off balance momentarily.
Hossein jabs at Dall's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Dall throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Dall lands with a shot to the body.
Hossein lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Dall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hossein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall is looking to slow Hossein down with leg kicks.
Hossein cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein is looking for the big counter here.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hossein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Dall tries to bum rush Hossein with a series of wild strikes but Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hossein slips under a jab from Dall.
Hossein swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Hossein takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
As Hossein looks to move away, Dall throws a big counter combo but Hossein just gets out of the way.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Hossein scores with a nice head shot.
Dall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Hossein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Hossein avoids it.
Dall avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Dall lands.
Dall cracks the inside of Hossein's front leg.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hossein takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hossein throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hossein tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hossein to the ground. Hossein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hossein slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Hossein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hossein throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hossein if he has to take too many more of those.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a hook.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Hossein's head back.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall cracks Hossein with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Dall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hossein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hossein seems keen to control Dall's posture.
Dall wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Hossein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Dall is trying to control the position but Hossein postures up.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hossein being controlled here momentarily.
Hossein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Dall seems keen to control Hossein's posture.#SUB2#
Hossein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hossein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hossein wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB#
Dall looking for subs off his back but Hossein has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dall is defending against the submission attempts here by Hossein.
Dall is holding on to half guard well.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hossein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hossein's back!
Hossein trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hossein defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 Pyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hossein is keeping the position for now.
Dall won't allow Hossein to sweep him here.
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hossein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall is keen to just control but Hossein is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Hossein defends it.
Dall thows a huge punch but Hossein dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Hossein is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Hossein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hossein is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Hossein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hossein's head. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall is looking to pass Hossein's guard but actually Hossein recovers to full guard. #T3#
Dall pushing down on Hossein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dall prevents Hossein from improving his position.
Pyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hossein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hossein trying to control here.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossein keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hossein.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Hossein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hossein moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
A jab from Dall misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyryx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyryx Dall!
A victorious Pyryx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hossein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson cracks the inside of Hossein's front leg.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein connects with the punch.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Hossein digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
#T1#
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Hossein - just one landing.
Hossein blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hossein.
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Hossein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson scores with a head kick. Hossein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hossein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hossein.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hossein.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Hossein moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hossein.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hossein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferguson - the referee stops the clock and Hossein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferguson. Hossein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hossein misses with the combination.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hossein if he has to take too many more of those.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Hossein misses with a straight left.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hossein throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson slips a jab from Hossein.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hossein blocks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Hossein shrugs it off though.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.#T3#
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Hossein.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Hossein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hossein throws a series of punches but Ferguson avoids them all with ease.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hossein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Hossein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hossein down.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
#T4#
Hossein cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
#CL2#
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Hossein's ribcage.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Hossein is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hossein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hossein avoids the damage to the body.
Hossein throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hossein breaks from the clinch.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hossein misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Hossein misses.
Ferguson slips a jab from Hossein.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Hossein scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Hossein avoids it.
Hossein is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hossein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein sets himself, and Ferguson steps forward looking for the clinch! Hossein avoids it this time.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Hossein is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Hossein off balance momentarily.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
Hossein connects with the punch.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hossein swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hossein's knee momentarily.
Hossein moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Hossein circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferguson.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a leg kick.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hossein.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hossein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hossein.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ferguson back to the cage. Hossein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a head kick that Hossein semi-blocks.
Hossein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
#T4#
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hossein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Hossein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferguson.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson tries to land a body kick
and Hossein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hossein moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein connects with a solid leg kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Ferguson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hossein throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Ferguson rushes Hossein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Hossein blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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 Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Hossein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferguson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein stalks Ferguson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferguson's face. Ferguson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ferguson tries to clinch but Hossein moves out of range.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Hossein.
Ferguson throws a front kick that sends Hossein stumbling back into the cage.
Hossein takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Hossein avoids it.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Ferguson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hossein steps away.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Hossein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
Garrett Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Hossein saw that one coming.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Hossein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hossein swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hossein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hossein blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson has Hossein pressed against the cage, preventing Hossein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hossein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hossein scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.#BC#
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Hossein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein jabs at Ferguson's body.#T4#
Hossein throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Hossein's leg. Hossein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Hossein.
Hossein punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hossein, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MFN 329
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hominick fails to land with a series of punches.
Hominick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hominick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hossein misses the target.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Hominick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hominick throws a counter combo.
Hossein throws a sloppy body shot
and Hominick counters with a nice body kick.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hominick counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hossein. Those never looked like landing.
Hossein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hominick counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hominick circles away quickly and effectively.
Hominick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Hominick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hominick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hossein takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
Hominick throws out a counter right but Hossein avoids it with no problem.
Hossein jabs at Hominick's body.
Hominick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hominick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A swing and a miss from Hominick.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hominick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hossein swings for the body but Hominick moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hominick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
As Hossein backs off Hominick throws a huge counter combo but Hossein manages to avoid it all.
Hossein misses with a double jab.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Hominick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hominick scores with a jab.
Hominick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there
and Hominick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein lands a lovely overhand right.
Hossein misses with a lunging right hand
and Hominick counters with a series of strikes. Hossein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Hominick.
Hossein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hominick checks it well.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
#T2#
Hossein misses with a jab to the body
letting Hominick counter with a right hand.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hominick is just out of range.
Hominick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hossein with a body shot.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hominick.
Hossein looks to throw the jab but Hominick is out of range.
Hominick lands a jab to the nose.
Hossein misses with a wild combination.
Hossein is looking to wear down Hominick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hominick lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hominick!
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Hominick coming out on top.
Hossein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hominick on the side of the head.
Hominick checks a leg kick nicely.
Hossein tries to bum rush Hominick with a series of wild strikes but Hominick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hominick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hominick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hominick connects with a body shot.
Jab from Hominick.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a sloppy body shot
and Hominick counters with a one-two to the body.
Hominick lands with a right hand.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Hossein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hominick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hominick with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hominick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick scores with a shot to the body.
Hominick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Hominick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hossein misses with a body shot
and Hominick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hominick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hominick blocks a jab.
Hominick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hossein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hominicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good work by Hominick as he checks the leg kick.
As Hossein backs off Hominick throws a huge counter combo but Hossein manages to avoid it all.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hominick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hominick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Hossein is looking to land body kicks.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Hominick moved out of range.
Hominick slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Hominick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hematoma Hominick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hossein takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
Hominick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hominick avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hominick connects with the punch.
Hossein looks to throw the jab but Hominick is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hossein.
Hossein throws a series of punches but Hominick moves out of range.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hominick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hominick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hossein drops his hands momentarily and Hominick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hominick pushes Hossein away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein throws a hook but Hominick blocks it.
Hossein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hominick throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hominick manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hominick is looking to land body kicks.
Hossein slips a jab from Hominick.
Hossein throws a right hand that Hominick ducks under and follows up with a left that Hominick also avoids with ease.
As Hossein backs off Hominick throws a huge counter combo but Hossein manages to avoid it all.
Hossein works Hominick's body with a nice hook.
Hominick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hominick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hossein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hominick misses with a looping left.
Hossein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Hominick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hossein's corner calls for a 1-2. Hossein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hominick connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hominick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Hominick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Hominick counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
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!
A lazy left from Hossein finds it's target.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Hominick.
Hominick looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Hossein motions for Hominick to come forward. Hossein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hominick! But no joy.
Hominick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hominick misses with a looping right.
Hossein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hominick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hominick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hominick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hominick throws a counter combo.
Hossein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hossein misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hominick misses.
Hominick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein swings for the body but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hossein's hands.#T3#
Hominick lands a really nice looking cross but Hossein seems unphased.
Hossein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hossein slips a jab from Hominick.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Crunch! Hominick slams his shin into Hossein's torso.
Hominick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hominick blocks the body kick.
Hominick looks to land a body kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein walks into a straight right hand from Hominick.
Hominick clobbers Hossein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Hossein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hominick counters with a low kick, right behind Hossein 's knee.
Hossein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hominick.
Hominick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein misses with the combination.
Hossein loads up on a big right hand but Hominick slips the punch.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hominick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hominick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick flicks out a counter leg kick but Hossein steps away.
Hominick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hossein will feel that in the morning.
Hominick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hossein on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hominick.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Hominick avoids nicely.
Hossein cracks the inside of Hominick's front leg.
Hossein swings for the body but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick misses with a leg kick.
Hossein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hominick's sensitive parts.
Hossein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hossein misses with a hook. Hominick ducked under it nicely.
Hominick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein connects with a body shot that sends Hominick's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Hossein misses
and Hominick counters with a straight right hand.
Hossein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hossein misses with a shot to the body
and Hossein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.#T1#
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hominick doesn't seem bothered though.
Hominick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hominick momentarily.
Hominick thows a body kick. Hossein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Hominick. #ROC2#
Hossein is rocked!
Hossein scores with a body shot.
Oh Hossein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hossein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hominick throws out the jab.
Hossein misses with a body kick.
Hossein seems to have got his legs back now.
Hominick scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hominick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hominick checks a leg kick.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hominick misses with a looping right.
Hossein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hominick scores with a shot to the body.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hossein misses with a body shot
and Hominick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hominick lands a nice hook to Hossein's body. Hossein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Hominick counters with a left to the body.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hominick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hominick manages to avoid it.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hominick scores with the left hand. Hossein knows he should have avoided that one.
Hossein walks into a left hand.
Hominick throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hominick moves forwards but Hossein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
letting Hominick counter with a right hand.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hominick manages to avoid it.
Hominick fails to land with a series of punches.
Hossein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hominick's head.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Hominick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hominick avoids the body shot from Hossein.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hominick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hominick avoids the body shot from Hossein.
It seemed like Hominick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hominick avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hominick throws a body shot but no joy.
Hominick misses with a kick to the body.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Hominick.
Hossein cracks the inside of Hominick's front leg. #T4#
Hominick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hominick! But no joy.
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!
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hominick takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hossein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a kick to the body
and Hominick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hominick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hominick swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hossein throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hominick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hominick counters with a nice body shot.
Hossein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sadiq Hossein 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.
Hominick lands a nice hook to Hossein's body. Hossein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hematoma Hominick.
Well Hominick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!
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Event:
MFN 326: LA Law
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unchained.
Unchained darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Unchained avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Unchained moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hossein in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein throws a body punch but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained throws a lazy right hand but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unchained throws a hook but Hossein blocks it.
Unchained takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Unchained takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein thuds a left hand into Unchained's body.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Unchained misses.
Hossein lands with a nice combination. Unchained backs away looking to recover.
Hossein is looking to wear down Unchained with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unchained throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Good work by Unchained as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Unchained looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Hossein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Unchained takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unchained swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hossein punishes Unchained's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Unchained cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Unchained lands the left hand.
Hossein misses with the combination.
Unchained avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hossein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unchained's sensitive parts.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unchained.
Unchained looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Unchained is just out of range.
Unchained 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.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Unchained counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hossein throws a body punch but Unchained moves out of range.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Unchained is just out of range.
Hossein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Unchained to score with a decent uppercut.
Unchained feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hosseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.
Hossein throws a big shot that misses.
Unchained scores with a hook.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unchained looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
A big right from Unchained misses.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein jabs at Unchained's body.
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hossein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Unchained moves out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
#T3#
Hossein swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Hossein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hossein misses.
Unchained pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unchained darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Unchained looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Unchained takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on Hossein's shoulder, as Hossein tries to avoid the shot.
Hossein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Unchained throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Unchained jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Unchained ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Unchained rushes Hossein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hossein tries to throw a body punch but Unchained avoids it by throwing Hossein back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Unchained. #T4#
Unchained misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein tries to throw a body punch but Unchained avoids it by throwing Hossein back against the cage.
Hossein leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Hossein.
Hossein prevents a body shot from Unchained.
Hossein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hossein can't find room to land a body shot as Unchained controls the action.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unchained.
Unchained scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hossein lands a nice uppercut.
Hossein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hossein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unchained lands a hook that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as Unchained controls his hands.
Hossein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hossein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Unchained scores with a sloppy right hand. Hossein should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Unchained.
Hossein scores with a sloppy right hand. Unchained should have avoided that one.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Unchained throws a hook but Hossein blocks it.
Hossein takes a swing at Unchained's ribcage but misses.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Unchained lands.
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Unchained connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unchained takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Unchained.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unchained throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Unchained comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossein throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Unchained holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Unchained tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Unchained lands with a left to the head.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Hossein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unchained lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein misses with a punch on the inside.
Unchained has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hossein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Olympia Unchained seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hossein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained can't find room to land a body shot as Hossein controls the action.
Hossein works on Unchained's body with a couple of short punches.
Hossein is looking to control Unchained's arms but Unchained gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hossein has his back to the cage. #T2#
Hossein tries to throw a body punch but Unchained avoids it by throwing Hossein back against the cage.
Unchained blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein blocking some punches.
Unchained lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as Unchained controls his hands.
#BC#
Hossein manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hossein, as that shot connected.
Unchained scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hossein doesn't seem bothered though.
Unchained scores with a hook.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unchained was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Unchained has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hossein.
Unchained lands a nice shot that snaps Hossein's head back.
Unchained uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hossein.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Unchained. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unchained throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Unchained takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unchained keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Unchained misses the target.
Unchained throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Unchained lands a lovely overhand right.
Hossein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein ducks right into an uppercut from Unchained.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Unchained jabs at Hossein's body.
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!
Hossein lands a nice shot to the body.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unchained moves away.
Hossein throws a series of punches but Unchained avoids them all with ease.
Unchained with a nice cross.
Hossein slips a straight right by Unchained.#T4#
Unchained jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossein misses with a looping right.
Unchained takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Unchained misses.
Hossein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unchained.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Nice cross by Unchained.
Hossein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
Unchained takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
Unchained slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Hossein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Unchained looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Hossein throws a combination that misses
and Unchained counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unchained lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hossein at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hossein misses with a body shot
and Unchained counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Unchained as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Hossein is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olympia Unchained showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Unchained looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Unchained lunges at Hossein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hossein's hand.
Oh Hossein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Unchained on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Unchained throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein seems to have got his legs back now.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unchained.
Hossein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Unchained moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein is looking to chop away at Unchained's legs.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on Hossein's shoulder, as Hossein tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unchained counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hossein thinking.
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Unchained's ribs.
Unchained looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Unchained does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unchained. That did some damage!
Unchained swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hossein.
Hossein swats away the attempt to clinch by Unchained.
Unchained on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unchained lands a right hook to the body.
Unchained tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hossein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hossein takes one to the side of the head.
Unchained throws a lazy right hand but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein slips a jab from Unchained.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Unchained.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses the jab.#T2#
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Unchained forces Hossein back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Unchained scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hossein working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unchained.
Hossein has had enough of the clinch but Unchained keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hossein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unchained.
Hossein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Hossein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Unchained has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hossein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Unchained can turn it around.
Hossein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hossein tries to throw a body punch but Unchained avoids it by throwing Hossein back against the cage.
Unchained misses with some punches.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Unchained.
Unchained can't find room to land a body shot as Hossein controls the action.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as Unchained controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unchained.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Unchained gets through Hossein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unchained throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unchained.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unchained.
Unchained presses Hossein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unchained.
Unchained misses with a body punch.
Unchained tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unchained swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hossein misses with a punch on the inside.
Unchained blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Unchained working aggressively here.
Hossein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unchained backwards.
Unchained tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unchained tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unchained misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hossein manages to break the clinch.
Hossein takes one to the chin there.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Hossein swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Hossein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unchained finds it's way round the side to connect with Hossein's head.
Unchained uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
Unchained feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hosseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hossein swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olympia Unchained comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unchained has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olympia Unchained!
Olympia Unchained spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MFN 322:Gravius v Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson keeps Hossein at a distance using the push kick.
Hossein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hossein moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Hossein looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hossein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Hossein blocks it.
#BC#
Hossein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hossein throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Hossein jumps back.
Hossein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.
Hossein checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Hossein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Hossein moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
A nice combination there by Hossein.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Hossein swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Hossein circles away.
Hossein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferguson tries a low kick but Hossein avoids it.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Hossein slaps the foot to one side.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Hossein avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Hossein working hard to break the clinch.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Hossein.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Hossein working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hossein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hossein lands with a left to the head.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hossein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hossein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hossein.
A nice left hand lands by Hossein.
Ferguson scores with a knee to the head.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hossein blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hossein avoids the damage to the body.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Hossein's ribcage.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hossein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hossein.
Hossein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hossein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hossein's face.
Hossein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hossein avoids the damage to the body.
Hossein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Hossein throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Ferguson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hossein avoids it.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hossein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Hossein is blocking nicely.
Hossein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Hossein misses with some punches.
Hossein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hossein lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Hossein.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Hossein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hossein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrett Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a body kick.
Hossein digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson throws a front kick aimed at Hossein's knee but Hossein avoids it well.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Hossein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hossein tries to avoid it.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Ferguson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but Hossein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson slips a jab from Hossein.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hossein throws out a powerful jab.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Ferguson forces Hossein back against the cage and clinches.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hossein managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Hossein being controlled against the cage.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hossein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.
Hossein lands a body shot.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Hossein.
Hossein pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hossein managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Hossein.
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!
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson has Hossein pressed against the cage, preventing Hossein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hossein pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hossein looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Hossein's ribcage.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hossein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Hossein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hossein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hossein.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hossein is defending well for now.
Hossein wants to stall.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hossein avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hossein avoids it.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hossein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hossein.
Hossein tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Hossein managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Hossein blocks with his arms.
Hossein pushes Ferguson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hossein can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Hossein avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hossein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hossein won't want to take too many of those.
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hossein avoids it.
Hossein tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Hossein presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hossein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hossein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Hossein manages to break the clinch.
Hossein misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
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 Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hossein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Hossein as he connects with a hook.
Hossein throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Hossein is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Hossein moved away.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hossein blocks the body kick.
Hossein swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Hossein works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Hossein down.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Hossein is wise to it.
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson unleashes a big counter combination but Hossein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hossein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Ferguson pushes Hossein up against the cage in a clinch.
Hossein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hossein.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hossein.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Hossein blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Hossein moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson thumps Hossein with a low kick.
Hossein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Hossein moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson wants to counter the offense by Hossein and move into the clinch position.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Hossein lands a two punch combo.
Hossein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hossein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferguson.
Hossein lands a jab to the head.
Hossein moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
It appears Hossein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hossein moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hossein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson connects with a high kick.
Hossein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hossein can pounce on him.
Hossein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Hossein connects with the punch.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hossein takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Hossein was not able to check.
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 Sadiq Hossein.
I think Hossein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
MFN 319: Gravity
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Lickertwat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lickertwat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lickertwat, as that shot connected.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lickertwat misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein lands with a good body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lickertwat throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Hossein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lickertwat looks to land a combination but Hossein avoids it well.
Hossein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hossein's head.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hossein moves out of range as Lickertwat strikes.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lickertwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
A slow jab from Lickertwat misses its intended target.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hossein throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Lickertwat avoids it well.
Hossein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lickertwat connects with a leg kick. Hossein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hossein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hossein is looking to wear down Lickertwat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lickertwat missing with a left hand there. Hossein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
Lickertwat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hosseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Hossein scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Hossein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lickertwat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hossein.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lickertwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hossein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Hossein misses.
Lickertwat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Lickertwat misses its intended target.
Lickertwat connects with a body shot.
Lickertwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Hossein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lickertwat looks to land a body kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hossein swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat throws a jab when Hossein was well out of range.
Hossein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hossein throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the side of Hossein's head but Hossein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein scoring well with a low kick there.
Hossein throws a nice looking combination but Lickertwat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hossein works over Lickertwat's head and body with a nice combination.
Hossein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lickertwat digs a good hook to Hossein's body.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein slips under a jab from Lickertwat.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Lickertwat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lickertwat. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lickertwat throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Hossein.#T4#
Lickertwat scores with a shot to the body.
Lickertwat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat looks winded!
Hossein swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein thuds his right hand into Lickertwat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hossein lands a jab to Lickertwat's midsection.
Hossein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lickertwat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hossein throws out the jab.
Hossein swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Lickertwat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hossein defends it well.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Lickertwat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lickertwat throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
A clash of legs there as Hossein blocks the low kick.
Lickertwat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lickertwat moves away.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lickertwat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hossein takes a swing at Lickertwat's ribcage but misses.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Lickertwat's body. Lickertwat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lickertwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Hossein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Hossein. That snapped Lickertwat's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat misses with a straight left.
Lickertwat defending well as Hossein loads up on a big left hand.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Lickertwat.
Hossein takes a swing at Lickertwat's ribcage but misses.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Lickertwat's body. Lickertwat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Hossein.
Lickertwat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lickertwat can do to turn this around?
Lickertwat is breathing heavily.
Hossein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lickertwat is able to avoid easily.
Hossein staying out of range there.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Hossein lands a nice shot that snaps Lickertwat's head back.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Lickertwat looks to land a combination. Hossein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lickertwat misses with a hook. Hossein ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Hossein does no damage.
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein lands a lovely overhand right.
Lickertwat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hossein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Hossein stuns Lickertwat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lickertwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.
Hossein punishes Lickertwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lickertwat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hossein has got the better of the exchanges.
Lickertwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lickertwat misses with a hook.
Hossein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hossein walks into a jab.
Hossein moves out of range as Lickertwat strikes.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lickertwat moves away.
Lickertwat feints the counter takedown.
Lickertwat slips under a jab from Hossein.
Lickertwat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Lickertwat avoids nicely.
Hossein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
#T3#
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lickertwat moves away.
Jab from Lickertwat.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
Hossein throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Lickertwat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Lickertwat misses with a few strikes there.
Lickertwat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Lickertwat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Lickertwat misses.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hossein finds it's target.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lickertwat misses with a straight left.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Lickertwat.
Hossein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lickertwat misses with a straight right.
Lickertwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein misses with a looping right.
Hossein moves out of range as Lickertwat throws a body kick.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein slips a straight right by Lickertwat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Lickertwat throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein takes a swing at Lickertwat's ribcage but misses.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hossein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lickertwat in his tracks.
A combination from Lickertwat does no damage.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lickertwat looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
A punch combination from Lickertwat misses.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hossein is looking to slow Lickertwat down with leg kicks.
Lickertwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lickertwat manages to avoid it.
Lickertwat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lickertwat misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Hossein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lickertwat doesn't seem phased though.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hossein digs a good hook to Lickertwat's body.
Hossein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lickertwat backs up against the cage.
Hossein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hossein checks the leg kick.
Lickertwat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hossein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lickertwat throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lickertwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hossein takes a swing at Lickertwat's ribcage but misses.
Hossein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lickertwat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hossein looks to land a combination but Lickertwat avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Lickertwat there.
Hossein throws a series of punches but Lickertwat moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein throws a right hand that Lickertwat ducks under and follows up with a left that Lickertwat also avoids with ease.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein blocks a low kick nicely.
Hossein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lickertwat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lickertwat just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein slips a jab from Lickertwat.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lickertwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Lickertwat throws the left hand but Hossein avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lickertwat moves away.
Hossein jabs at Lickertwat's body.
Lickertwat throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Hossein moves away and avoids it.
Hossein throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat misses with a left hand
and Hossein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Lickertwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Hossein throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Lickertwat.
A counter left hand to the body from Hossein misses its target.
Lickertwat throws a jab when Hossein was well out of range.#T3#
Lickertwat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Lickertwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein blocks a leg kick.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Lickertwat.
Hossein scores with a one two! Lickertwat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hossein punishes Lickertwat's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lickertwat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Hossein.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Lickertwat takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
Hossein works Lickertwat's body with a nice hook.
Lickertwat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein swings for the body but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Hossein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hossein punishes Lickertwat's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Lickertwat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein slips a jab from Lickertwat.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lickertwat was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hossein's corner calls for a 1-2. Hossein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lickertwat tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hossein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lickertwat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Lickertwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lickertwat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
AL Lickertwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lickertwat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lickertwat misses with a lunging right hand
and Hossein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Hossein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hossein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
A victorious Sadiq Hossein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hossein punishes Datsik's body with a nice straight punch.
Hossein tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hossein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Datsik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick.
Hossein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Datsik's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hossein - that will leave a mark!
Datsik avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Datsik tries a quick counter leg kick but Hossein is wise to it.
Datsik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik scores with a jab.
Hossein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Datsik misses with a looping right.#T1#
Good work by Hossein as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Datsik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hossein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hossein.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hossein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Hossein lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
Hossein swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Hossein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Hossein works Datsik's body with a nice hook.
Hossein is looking to wear down Datsik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Datsik.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Hossein blocks a low kick nicely.
Datsik checks a low kick from Hossein.#T3#
Hossein tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hossein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Datsik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Datsik catches Hossein right on the button with a cross.
Datsik misses with an uppercut.
Hossein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik walks into a jab.
Hossein thuds a left hand into Datsik's body.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it. #T4#
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Hossein misses with a hook to the body
and Datsik counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
Hossein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Datsik misses with a hook
and Hossein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hossein connects with a solid leg kick.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab from Hossein finds it's way through Datsik's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hossein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Datsik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datsik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hossein lands a jab to Datsik's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein connects with a solid leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Hossein avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hossein misses the body punch
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hossein swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks Hossein off balance momentarily.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Hossein misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
And Datsik responds with a good body kick, but Hossein manages to step out the way in time.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hossein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Hossein moved away.
Hossein takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Hossein saw that one coming.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hossein.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Datsik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hossein has got the better of the exchanges.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sadiq Hossein is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Datsik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Datsik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Hossein connects with a body shot.
Datsik tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it.
Hossein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik flicks out a counter leg kick but Hossein steps away.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Datsik counters with an outside leg kick.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
Hossein misses with a shot to the body
and Datsik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Datsik connects with the punch.
Donk. Hossein catches Datsik right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
#T2#
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Datsik blocks a low kick nicely.
Hossein blocks a leg kick.
Datsik scores with a jab. Hossein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Datsik's ribs.
Datsik misses with a low kick.
Hossein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein tried to score with a low kick but Datsik checks it.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Hossein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Datsik lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Hossein looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Hossein and move into the clinch position.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hossein.
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Hossein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Datsik tries to clinch but Hossein is having none of it.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Datsik counters with a nice uppercut.
Hossein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Datsik counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
#T4#
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
Datsik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hossein.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Datsik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Datsik scores with a nice strike.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hossein scores with a four punch combination!
Hossein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein scores with a hook to the body. Datsik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Datsik gets a clinch. #BC#
Hossein breaks the clinch.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Datsik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hossein keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik connects with a jab.
Hossein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hossein blocks a low kick nicely.
Datsik lands with a nice body kick.
Hossein jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. Datsik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Datsik.#CL2#
Datsik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hossein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Datsik is working Hossein over against the cage.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hossein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Datsik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hossein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
The referee calls for Datsik to work.
#BC#
Hossein breaks the clinch.
Hossein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Datsik tries to work over Hossein's front leg with a kick but Hossein checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik sizes up Hossein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Hossein.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Hossein circles away.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hosseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Hossein tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!#CL2#
Hossein gets tackled into the cage by Datsik. Datsik maintains the clinch.
Hossein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik is trying to maintain a safe position but Hossein gets an underhook and turns Datsik into the cage.
Datsik cracks Hossein with a nice body shot.
Hossein is looking to break free of the clinch but Datsik has double underhooks.
Hossein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hossein's elbow.
Datsik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
A short right from Datsik on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Datsik wants to stall.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Datsik avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hossein as Datsik tries to tie him up.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Datsik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik stalling in the clinch but Hossein improves position.
Hossein working aggressively here.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
David Datsik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hossein tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Datsik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hossein or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hossein tries to circle away but Datsik has him pinned against the cage.
Hossein trying to stall but Datsik improves his position.
Hossein tries a body shot but Datsik blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Datsik.
Datsik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hossein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik taking a breather.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Datsik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Datsik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Datsik!
David Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MFN 313: Danger Zone
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
McCracken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCracken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hossein is able to avoid easily.
McCracken lands a nice shot that snaps Hossein's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCracken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCracken throws out a powerful jab.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and McCracken counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hossein lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hossein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCracken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Hossein tenderised McCracken's leg. McCracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCracken misses with a hook to the body
and Hossein counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
McCracken has closed the distance and engaged Hossein in a clinch.
Hossein lands a body punch. #BC#
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hossein.
Hossein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCracken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hossein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
McCracken moves into the clinch.
McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hossein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCracken lands a right hand.
McCracken misses with the head strike.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McCracken.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hossein breaks the clinch.
Hossein throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hossein throws a body punch but McCracken moves out of range. #T2#
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Hossein looks to land a combination but McCracken avoids it well.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch but Hossein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Hossein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hossein scores with a shot to the body.
Hossein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCracken slips a jab from Hossein.
McCracken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken moves in looking to clinch but Hossein pushes him off.
McCracken wants to clinch.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
McCracken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
McCracken moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hossein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hossein can't find room to land a body shot as McCracken controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.
McCracken manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
Hossein lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hossein as the two fighters clinch.
Hossein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hossein blocking some punches.
McCracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hossein is looking to wear down McCracken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCracken takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hossein gets tackled into the cage by McCracken. McCracken maintains the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
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!
Hossein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCracken tries a body shot but Hossein blocks it.
McCracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCracken blocks a body shot from Hossein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein. #BC#
Hossein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCracken walks into a straight right hand from Hossein.
McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
McCracken has Hossein up against the cage in a clinch.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hossein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McCracken moves into the clinch.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
Hossein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hossein letting McCracken take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
That's time! Hossein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hossein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hossein throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hossein.
McCracken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch but Hossein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hossein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
Hossein lands a really nice looking cross but McCracken seems unphased.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
McCracken clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Hossein.
#BC#
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hossein digs a good hook to McCracken's body.
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!
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken moves in looking to clinch but Hossein pushes him off.
McCracken tries to clinch there but Hossein circles away.
A good leg kick by Hossein. #T1#
Hossein misses with a shot to the body
letting McCracken counter with a right hand.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
McCracken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCracken wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hossein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCracken - the referee stops the clock and Hossein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCracken. Hossein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCracken throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
A left lands for Hossein.#CL2#
McCracken moves into the clinch successfully.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as McCracken controls his hands.
#T2#
Hossein throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hossein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCracken in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
McCracken darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
Hossein blocking some punches.
McCracken blocking some punches.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hossein.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hossein lands a shoulder strike.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
McCracken trying to stall but Hossein improves his position.
Hossein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hossein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hossein misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
McCracken lands with a left to the head.
Hossein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from McCracken.
McCracken working aggressively here.
Hossein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Hossein manages to break the clinch.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hossein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
McCracken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCracken lands a left hand.
McCracken prevents a body shot from Hossein.
McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein blocking some punches.
Hossein tries to work over McCracken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCracken misses with some punches.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
McCracken working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCracken. #T4#
McCracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hossein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hossein blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hossein tries a body shot but McCracken blocks it.
McCracken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hossein.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Jai McCracken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hossein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hossein swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Hossein swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein'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!
#R3##CL2#
McCracken takes the fight into the clinch.
Hossein lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
Hossein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hossein blocking some punches.
Hossein swings wildly with an uppercut but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein looking to stall.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from McCracken.
A left hand lands to the body for Hossein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
Hossein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hossein struggles to land a body shot inside as McCracken controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hossein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hossein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hossein wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCracken misses with some punches.
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein blocks an uppercut.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
Hossein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hossein tries to throw a body punch but McCracken avoids it by throwing Hossein back against the cage.
Hossein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hossein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCracken's elbow.
Hossein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jai McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hossein tries a body shot but McCracken blocks it.
Hossein blocking some punches.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCracken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hossein backwards.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
Hossein scores with a shot to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken blocks an uppercut.
Hossein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hossein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hossein is trying to break free.#T3#
McCracken working aggressively here.
Hossein is trying to break the clinch but McCracken has him pressed against the cage.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Hossein controls his hands.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hossein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
Still in the clinch, Hossein scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
Hossein throws a punch but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Hossein.
Hossein lands with a light punch inside.
McCracken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hossein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hossein can't find room to land a body shot as McCracken controls the action.
Hossein misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Hossein can't find room to land a body shot as McCracken controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land.
McCracken just leaning against Hossein, taking a breather.
Hossein misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
A head punch on the inside from Hossein fails to land.
McCracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hossein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken wants to clinch up but Hossein keeps it at a distance.
McCracken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCracken misses with a low kick.
Hossein thuds a left hand into McCracken's body.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein cracks McCracken with a good jab.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hossein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCracken.
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 Sadiq Hossein.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hossein, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
A very excited looking Sadiq Hossein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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