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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Hussein (ranked 646 p4p, 933 weight class) and Alasdair Finlay (ranked 85 p4p, 128 weight class). Mahmoud Hussein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mahmoud Hussein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alasdair Finlay!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein moves to clinch but Finlay breaks away
enabling Finlay to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein lands a jab to Finlay's midsection.
Finlay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Finlay throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Finlay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein with a hook.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Finlay moved out of range.
Hussein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!
Finlay sends Hussein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlay is motioning to the referee to let Hussein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Finlay blocks an elbow strike.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Finlay lands a left hand.
I was talking to Hussein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlay lands a right hand.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finlay fails to land.
Hussein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Finlay.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finlay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Finlay.
Finlay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Finlay can't break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finlay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finlay seems a little lost for a moment, as Hussein dominates the positioning.
Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finlay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlay is trying to escape the position but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein continues to stall.
Finlay is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlay keeps working.
Hussein working the ground and pound.
Hussein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlay is avoiding damage well.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussein slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Finlay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Finlay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Finlay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Finlay off the cage and back into range.
Hussein throws the left hand but Finlay avoids the punch easily.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlay's head backwards.
Hussein feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlay lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Hussein fakes the leg kick and cracks Finlay in the body.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Finlay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Good shot there by Hussein.
Finlay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Finlay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein catches Finlay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finlay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Hussein has Finlay up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussein digs a right hand into Finlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlay's gas tank.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Finlay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud Hussein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Hussein crunches a lovely knee into Finlay's ribcage.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein stalling against the cage.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finlay lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Finlay's arms but Finlay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage.
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein pulls Finlay in to control the position.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is trying to keep Finlay in close.
Finlay stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Finlay shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein closes the distance and clinches.
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlay misses with a straight right.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein wants to sweep here but Finlay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Finlay keeps it at a distance.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Finlay slips the punch.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlay dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Hussein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finlay.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finlay misses with a straight left.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Finlay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlay misses with a wild combination.
Hussein keeps Finlay at a distance using the push kick.
Alasdair Finlay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussein rushes Finlay and presses him up against the cage.
Finlay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Finlay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a nice body shot.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Finlay looking to stall.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling him.
Hussein stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Finlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hussein thows a body kick. Finlay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Finlay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussein.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Hussein.
Hussein drives through and clinches with Finlay against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Finlay blocks a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A hook to the body from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Finlay's head.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to push Hussein away but Hussein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finlay up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlay looking to slow down the pace here.
Finlay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Finlay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussein.
Donk. Hussein catches Finlay right on the button with a cross.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussein jumps guard.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Finlay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Finlay defending well.
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hussein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlay defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finlay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Finlay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein had his way with Alasdair Finlay in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hussein throws a front kick that sends Finlay stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Finlay ducked under it nicely.
Hussein wants to clinch but Finlay slips to the side
and Finlay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlay misses the target.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with a kick to the body.
Finlay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finlay looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Finlay needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
A big left from Finlay misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finlay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Finlay clinches up against the cage.
Finlay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussein has double underhooks.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Finlay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hussein forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein stalling in the clinch but Finlay improves position.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlay pushes Hussein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Finlay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein pushes off an throws an elbow but Finlay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finlay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein gets control of Finlay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmoud Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Finlay wants to stand and escape but instead Hussein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hussein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hussein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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