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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC 17: Sir vs Vidal
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cute swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Cute fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mohammed sprawls well initially but Cute persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cute missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mohammed tries to roll over but Cute keeps him under control.
Mohammed wants to control but Cute is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Cute is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Mohammed wants to control but Cute is keeping busy.
Mohammed is staying active underneath Cute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mohammed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed is pressing down on Cute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mohammed is adopting a defensive guard.
Cute trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Cute is looking to stand up but Mohammed won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mohammed tries to keep at a distance but Cute has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Mohammed to work.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
Cute blocks the elbow strike.
Mohammed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cute is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mohammed avoids a wild elbow strike from Cute.
Our sources have told us that Cute has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mohammed.
Newy Cute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.#TD#
Cute has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mohammed uses from the top position. #T3#
Cute wants to stand up but Mohammed is controlling him.
Cute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mohammed's guard. #REVR#
Cute won't allow Mohammed to sweep him here.
Cute trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cute postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
Cute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cute looking to sit in guard and control but Mohammed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Mohammed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cute wants to sweep but no luck.
Mohammed slips nicely into half guard.
Mohammed slows the pace down in half guard.
Cute looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammed trying to control from half guard but Cute is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newy Cute dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cute looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cute ducks under a wild hook from Mohammed.#CL#
Cute fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mohammed, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cute turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cute manages to end up in side control.
Cute tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cute trying to control the position but Mohammed is working away.
Mohammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cute's best efforts.
Mohammed moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed seems keen to control Cute's posture.#T1#
Mohammed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cute manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mohammed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mohammed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cute manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cute is pushing down on Mohammed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammed is fighting to maintain full guard but Cute has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Mohammed looking for submissions off his back.
Newy Cute overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammed is staying active underneath Cute, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cute is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mohammed is looking to control Cute's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cute is looking for a kimura but Mohammed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cute to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mohammed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cute throwing strikes from guard but Mohammed blocks nicely. #T3#
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Cute from controlling successfully.
Mohammed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Cute from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cute misses with a series of wild punches.
Cute throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily.
Cute takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cute prevents it.
Cute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Mohammed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cute is controlling Mohammed's posture.
Cute working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cute looking for subs off his back but Mohammed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cute trying to control but Mohammed postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Newy Cute will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cute closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cute prevents it.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
#TD#
Cute gets control of Mohammed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cute will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohammed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mohammed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cute controlling the position.
Mohammed stays in close to Cute's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cute moves into range and clinches up with Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cute gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Newy Cute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.#TD#
Cute wants the takedown. Mohammed is fighting it off but Cute persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mohammed's guard against the cage.
Cute scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cute forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Mohammed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mohammed is refusing to be controlled, as Cute sits in half guard.
Mohammed wants to control but Cute is keeping busy.
Mohammed is not content to let Cute control the position.
Cute is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mohammed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Mohammed working for a triangle but Cute defends it easily.
Cute makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mohammed looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammed, not yet.
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Cute from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mohammed is pulling down on Cute's head to control his posture.
Mohammed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cute moves into the clinch.
Mohammed goes for a takedown attempt but Cute pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cute appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Cute clinches with his opponent.
Cute prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cute has hold of one of Mohammed's legs. Mohammed is fighting the takedown attempt but Cute gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Newy Cute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Cute from controlling successfully.
Mike Mohammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Newy Cute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cute 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newy Cute!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 15
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jaktic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mohammed wants to improve his position but Jaktic is controlling well.
Jaktic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mohammed is doing well to control the position and prevent Jaktic from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaktic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaktic's back!
Mohammed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaktic.#SUB#
Mohammed has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jaktic is in real trouble here. Mohammed gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jaktic is tapping out! Mohammed wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Mohammed!
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Event:
RRFC 10: Lee vs Goon
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mohammed pushes Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gabriel has picked Mohammed up - he's going for a ride! Gabriel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mohammed is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Mohammed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabriel controlling the action here.
It looks like Gabriel is going to stand back up.
Mohammed wants to improve his position but Gabriel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel is thwarting Mohammed's attempts to control the position.
Mohammed is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Mohammed wants to get back to full guard.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Mohammed is defending the position.
Gabriel 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#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mohammed is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Mohammed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gabriel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mohammed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Gabriel moves into the clinch.
Gabriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mohammed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gabriel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
Anderson Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gabriel letting Mohammed take a breather here.
Gabriel wants to break free but Mohammed has control.
Mohammed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gabriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriel wants to stall.
#T3##TD#
Gabriel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mohammed being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabriel looking to pass the guard.
Mohammed has his hands on Gabriel's head, controlling the position.
Gabriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Mohammed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Gabriel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mohammed has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gabriel manages to get his head free but now Mohammed has transitioned to an armbar! Gabriel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mohammed! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Mohammed!
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Event:
RRFC 7:Sydney
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Mohammed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Othrguy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Othrguy darts in and clinches Mohammed up against the cage.
Mohammed is looking for a takedown.
Mohammed looking for a takedown.
Othrguy working hard to break the clinch.
Othrguy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.
Mohammed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mohammed looks winded!
Othrguy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Othrguy tries to circle away but Mohammed has him pinned against the cage.
Othrguy scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Othrguy has Mohammed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Othrguy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mohammed tumbling to the mat - Othrguy dives into Mohammed's guard.
Othrguy trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Othrguy tries to stand but Mohammed is controlling from the bottom.
Othrguy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Othrguy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Othrguy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Othrguy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Othrguy wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Othrguy throws a big right hand that misses.
Othrguy postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
Mohammed working a defensive guard but Othrguy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Othrguy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Othrguy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Othrguy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Othrguy looking to control but instead Mohammed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Othrguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed wants to control but Othrguy is keeping busy.
Othrguy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Othrguy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Othrguy wants to stand up but Mohammed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mohammed gets full guard.
Othrguy works over Mohammed with some ground and pound from guard.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Othrguy postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
Othrguy wants to get up but he can't break Mohammed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Othrguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Othrguy tries to stand but Mohammed is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Othrguy has Mohammed up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Othrguy after a bit of a struggle.
Urwifs Othrguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.#T4#
Mohammed is trying to maintain a safe position but Othrguy gets an underhook and turns Mohammed into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Othrguy. #TD#
Othrguy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mohammed uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Othrguy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Othrguy wants to stand and escape but Mohammed is having none of it.
Mohammed stays in close to Othrguy's body and controls the position.
Othrguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Othrguy, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Othrguy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urwifs Othrguy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Othrguy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Mohammed gets tackled into the cage by Othrguy. Othrguy maintains the clinch.
Mohammed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Othrguy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Othrguy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Mohammed clinches. #BC#
Othrguy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Othrguy gets a clinch.
Come on Mohammed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Othrguy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Othrguy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammed can do to turn this around?#TD#
Mohammed tries to sprawl but Othrguy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away.
Othrguy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed gets back to full guard.
Othrguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Othrguy stopping the sweep attempt from Mohammed.#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.
Othrguy is looking to stand up but Mohammed won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mohammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Othrguy.
Othrguy scores with a punch to the head.
Othrguy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mike Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Othrguy scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Othrguy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Othrguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mohammed is looking to control Othrguy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away. #T3#
Othrguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mohammed is not content to let Othrguy control the position.
Othrguy throwing shots but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Othrguy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mohammed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mohammed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Othrguy wants to take a breather but Mohammed is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othrguy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Othrguy drops Mohammed with a beautiful combination! Mohammed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Othrguy is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
Othrguy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mohammed off his feet! Mohammed tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urwifs Othrguy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Bert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mohammed slips a jab and a cross from Bert.
Bert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mohammed is looking to score with low kicks.
Bert throws a right and a left that Mohammed avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bert. Those never looked like landing.
Bert throws a head kick but Mohammed moves out of range.
Bert throws a chopping leg kick but Mohammed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bert misses with a hook. Mohammed ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed has Bert pressed against the cage, preventing Bert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bert stops a takedown attempt from Mohammed.
Mohammed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bert has had enough of the clinch but Mohammed keeps him there for the moment.
Mohammed prevents Bert from breaking the clinch.
Mohammed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mohammed on the side of the head. #CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Bert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mohammed tries to score a body lock takedown but Bert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bert working hard to break the clinch.
Mohammed can't get the takedown.
Mohammed prevents Bert from breaking the clinch.
Bert working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bert breaks from the clinch.
Bert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bert tries to land a leg kick but Mohammed saw it coming and moves away.
Bert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bert misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed is looking to counter the offense by Bert and move into the clinch.
Bert should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Mohammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bert moves away.
Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bert.
Bert swinging wildly here.
Bert looks winded!
Bert is looking to land body kicks.
Bert swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Bert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bert gets underhooks to prevent Mohammed's takedown attempt.
Mohammed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mohammed has Bert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Bert blocks the elbow strike.
Mohammed has Bert pressed against the cage, preventing Bert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bert is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
Mohammed wants to take the fight to the mat but Bert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bert is looking to break free of the clinch but Mohammed has double underhooks.
Mohammed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bert pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mohammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bert prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bert manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bert.
As Bert tries to get set, Mohammed tries to push him back and clinch up but Bert manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Mohammed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mohammed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bert.
Bert misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Bert is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
Bert misses with the head strike.
Mohammed wants a takedown.
Mohammed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Bert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bert.
#CL#
Mohammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mohammed is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koma Bert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mohammed slips a straight right by Bert.
Bert throws a series of punches but Mohammed moves out of range. #CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohammed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mohammed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bert counters with a three punch combo that has Mohammed backing up. Mohammed nods at Bert to acknowledge the strikes.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koma Bert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Bert.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Bert is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Bert.
Bert defending well as Mohammed loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Mohammed.
Bert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Bert tries to get set, Mohammed tries to push him back and clinch up but Bert manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bert is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Mohammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohammed wants a takedown but no success here.
Bert wants to break free but Mohammed has control.
Mohammed avoiding damage as Bert throws knees to the body.
Mohammed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bert stops a takedown attempt from Mohammed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammed looking for a takedown.
Bert has had enough of the clinch but Mohammed keeps him there for the moment.
Mohammed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mohammed tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Mohammed tries for a takedown but Bert manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Bert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammed wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koma Bert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bert throws a right hand that Mohammed ducks under and follows up with a left that Mohammed also avoids with ease.
Bert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohammed under the eye.
Bert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Bert pushes him off.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Bert circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
Bert is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Mohammed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mohammed blocks a head kick by Bert.
Bert throws a chopping leg kick but Mohammed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Bert moves out of range.
Bert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Mohammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bert, pushing him back against the cage.
Bert tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Mohammed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bert is defending well.
Mohammed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Mohammed is trying to drag Bert to the mat but Bert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mohammed is trying to drag Bert to the mat but Bert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mohammed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mohammed stalling.
Mohammed tries to score a body lock takedown but Bert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bert manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bert.
A head kick from Bert lands but Mohammed takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koma Bert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mohammed takes the fight into the clinch.
Bert is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
Bert being controlled against the cage.
Bert gets underhooks to prevent Mohammed's takedown attempt.
Bert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mohammed.
Mohammed tries for a takedown but Bert manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mohammed. 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.#BC2#
Bert breaks the clinch.
Bert misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Bert scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Bert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bert scores with a sloppy right hand. Mohammed should have avoided that one.
Bert misses with a low kick.
Mohammed tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bert manages to circle out of the way.
Bert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bert throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Mohammed's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bert dives in looking to finish as Mohammed flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bert's strikes! Bert is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Mohammed's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Mohammed was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koma Bert!
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