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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aahil Mohammad (ranked 1150 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Ryu Uska (ranked 168 p4p, 225 weight class). Ryu Uska will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aahil Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryu Uska!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad dives in and grabs Uska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uska pushes down on Mohammad's head and hops out.
Mohammad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uska to the ground. Mohammad is now in Uska's guard.
Uska looking for a guillotine here but Mohammad defends easily.
Uska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammad defends well.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Uska keeps moving.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Uska.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Uska keeps moving.
Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mohammad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mohammad connects with a couple of short punches.
Mohammad landing with the ground and pound.
Mohammad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohammad is working Uska over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow.
Mohammad cracks Uska with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad lands a couple of elbows.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Uska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammad manages to get himself to full guard.
Mohammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mohammad pulls Uska in close to his closed guard and prevents Uska from doing any damage or advancing position.
Uska trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uska pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mohammad keeping control of the position.
Uska trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away.
Uska prevents Mohammad from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Uska sits in half guard.
Uska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mohammad is trying to maintain the position but Uska is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Uska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uska is thwarting Mohammad's attempts to control the position.
Mohammad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mohammad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Uska has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uska preventing the sweep.
Uska throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uska's guard.
Mohammad distracts Uska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mohammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uska working for a triangle but Mohammad defends it easily.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aahil Mohammad 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uska. Mohammad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammad shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mohammad.
Mohammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uska circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad shoots in and drives through. Uska sprawls well.
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Uska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mohammad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uska after a bit of a struggle.
Mohammad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Uska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammad manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Uska controlling him for the moment.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uska wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is keeping the position.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uska won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Mohammad is working hard here to advance position.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uska.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Uska from controlling successfully.
Uska is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aahil Mohammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mohammad pulls Uska in to control the position.
Uska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uska passes into half guard.
Mohammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska is thwarting Mohammad's attempts to control the position.
Uska is looking to take a break and control but Mohammad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad has his hands clasped together around Uska's back. He's all about the action.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Uska throws a strike but Mohammad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Uska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohammad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mohammad holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mohammad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Uska. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mohammad.
Ryu Uska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Uska. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mohammad.
Mohammad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uska tries to avoid it but Mohammad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uska to the ground. Uska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Uska misses.
Mohammad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uska is trying to control the position but Mohammad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Uska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uska throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammad.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uska but Uska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uska swinging wildly here.
Ryu Uska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uska throws a nice looking combination but Mohammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mohammad is defended easily by Uska.
Uska throws a body shot but no joy.
Uska misses with a wild body shot.
Uska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mohammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uska has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mohammad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uska misses with a wild combination.
Mohammad shoots in and bounces Uska off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uska wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uska has momentary wrist control but Mohammad slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Uska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Uska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Uska controlling him for the moment.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Uska tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad pulls Uska in to control the position.
Uska wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
Uska looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad controlling Uska's posture.
Mohammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammad, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uska tries to move to mount but Mohammad blocks the move with his legs.
Mohammad regains half guard.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping busy.
Mohammad keeping hold of Uska's head, controlling as best he can.
Mohammad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uska.
Uska wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Mohammad tries to get to full guard but Uska has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uska is working away from the top position though.
Mohammad is concentrating on defense, preventing Uska from advancing position.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uska is working away from the top position though.
Uska trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uska misses with a head kick.
Mohammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uska quickly recovers to half guard.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Uska really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mohammad darts in looking for a takedown but Uska gets double underhooks and turns Mohammad into the cage.
Mohammad has clasped his hands together around Uska's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uska is looking for a sweep.
Mohammad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uska is not content to let Mohammad control the position.
Mohammad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska keeps Mohammad under control for a moment.
Uska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mohammad throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammad content to stall in guard here.
Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Uska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohammad 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.
Uska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammad is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Uska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Mohammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uska working a defensive guard here.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Uska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mohammad controls the pace.
Mohammad trying to control but Uska is working from the bottom.
Mohammad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohammad connects with a couple of short punches.
Mohammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Mohammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Mohammad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Uska.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uska is on top in guard.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aahil Mohammad had his way with Ryu Uska in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uska misses with a few strikes there.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
Uska throws a shot to the body.
Mohammad shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uska sprawls well. Uska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mohammad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uska throws a head kick but Mohammad moves out of range.
Mohammad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Uska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohammad is out of range.
Uska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mohammad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uska wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow.
Uska is trying to control the position but Mohammad postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uska looking for a guillotine here but Mohammad defends easily.
Uska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mohammad controlling from the top position.
Mohammad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mohammad controlling from side mount.
Check out the look on Mohammad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uska sneaks back into half guard.
Uska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mohammad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck.
Uska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.
Uska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mohammad has passed into half guard!
Mohammad slows the pace down in half guard.
Uska has hold of Mohammad's hands but Mohammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad drops an elbow to the side of Uska's head.
Mohammad working over Uska with some ground and pound. Uska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mohammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Uska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uska being controlled here, momentarily.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad scoring with some ground and pound.
Mohammad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uska's head.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Uska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mohammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aahil Mohammad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mohammad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aahil Mohammad!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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