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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood has chosen Mamute Pequenino as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Mamood slaps away a takedown attempt from Alkofer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alkofer wants to clinch.
Al Mamood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alkofer wants to stand but Al Mamood is controlling the position.
Al Mamood advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood throwing shots but Alkofer is blocking nicely.
Al Mamood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alkofer is trying to stand up here but Al Mamood is controlling him well.
Al Mamood stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Christian Alkofer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt - Al Mamood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Mamood shoots in and gets a takedown into Alkofer's guard.
Alkofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Mamood controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alkofer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Mamood lands with a good body shot.
Alkofer shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Mamood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alkofer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Mamood cracks a nice hook into Alkofer's ribs.
Alkofer has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alkofer to the ground. Al Mamood is now in Alkofer's guard.
Al Mamood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Iqbal Al Mamood hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alkofer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Mamood circles away.
Alkofer has a takedown stuffed.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Mamood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Mamood drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Mamood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Mamood throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Mamood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Mamood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alkofer somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Mamood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer dives in and grabs Al Mamood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Mamood pushes down on Alkofer's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iqbal Al Mamood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but Al Mamood shows good takedown defense.
Al Mamood swats away the attempt to clinch by Alkofer.
Alkofer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alkofer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alkofer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alkofer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Mamood's waist but Al Mamood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alkofer slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Mamood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alkofer ducks under a wild hook from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alkofer trying to control but Al Mamood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Mamood controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Mamood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Mamood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alkofer.
Al Mamood leaves Alkofer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Mamood connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Mamood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Mamood lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Mamood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Alkofer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Mamood circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood scores with a jab. Alkofer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alkofer tries to clinch up but Al Mamood circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Mamood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alkofer sprawls well initially but Al Mamood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alkofer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Mamood pulls his head out easily.
Al Mamood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Mamood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alkofer wants to get back to full guard.
Iqbal Al Mamood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Al Mamood. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christian Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkofer is looking to clinch but Al Mamood is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Mamood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alkofer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Al Mamood staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iqbal Al Mamood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Mamood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Mamood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alkofer on the side of the head.
Alkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkofer takes one on the button.
Al Mamood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Al Mamood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but Al Mamood isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Alkofer just wasn't active enough.
Al Mamood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Mamood trying to control the pace.
Alkofer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al Mamood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alkofer is fending him off so far but Al Mamood persists. Nope, Alkofer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood fails to land with a series of punches.
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer tries for a takedown but Al Mamood circles away easily
and Al Mamood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al Mamood stalling away here and it's allowed Alkofer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Mamood trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
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!
Alkofer being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Iqbal Al Mamood.
Al Mamood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Mamood scores with a punch to the head.
Al Mamood with a poor takedown
and Alkofer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al Mamood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Mamood gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alkofer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Mamood keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Al Mamood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Al Mamood wants to sweep here but Alkofer controlling him for the moment.
Al Mamood controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian Alkofer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alkofer shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Mamood tries to sprawl out of it but Alkofer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Mamood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Al Mamood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iqbal Al Mamood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Mamood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iqbal Al Mamood!
A pretty intense looking Iqbal Al Mamood took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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