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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Vaughn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vaughn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein but great work by Vaughn.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to get back to half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughn pulls his head out easily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets full guard.
Vaughn won't allow Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to sweep him here.
Vaughn drops back looking for a leg! Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein manages to kick Vaughn off! Vaughn jumps back into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Vaughn landing with the ground and pound.
Vaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaughn has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Vaughn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughn defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaughn trying to control the position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vaughn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vaughn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vaughn!
Vaughn wants to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vaughn.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
Vaughn trying to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a triangle but Vaughn pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn wants to pass the guard but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is keeping the position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein, not yet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeps moving.
Vaughn slips nicely into half guard.
Vaughn prevents Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein from improving his position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn won't allow Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vaughn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vaughn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaughn wants to pass the guard but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is defending well.
Vaughn wants to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is keeping him busy.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to get to full guard but Vaughn has control of the leg.
Vaughn trying to control from half guard but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking for a sweep. Vaughn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vaughn cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a good jab.
Vaughn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaughn. Vaughn gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaughn can pounce on him.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a left and a right that stings Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn throws a head kick that half lands.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves out of range.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on that attempt.
A head kick from Vaughn lands but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes it in his stride.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a takedown but Vaughn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from Vaughn lands but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes it in his stride.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vaughn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vaughn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaughn connects with a crisp jab.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein shoots in but no luck this time.
Vaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughn lands with a nice combination. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein backs away looking to recover.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vaughn stuffs the takedown attempt from Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaughn.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vaughn was covering up waiting for the punch and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughn is keeping the position for now.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughn is keeping the position for now.
Vaughn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaughn is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has gone for a leg lock! Vaughn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard.
Vaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaughn has managed to get both his arms back between Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein keeping moving, preventing Vaughn from controlling successfully.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn wants to pass the guard but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is keeping the position.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
Vaughn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn is posturing up here but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vaughn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vaughn has to tap! Slick submission there by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
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energy
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hype
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