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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tumenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Natan ft. Timati - Дерзкая. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassan Iqbal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tumenov lands with an overhand left.
Tumenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tumenov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Iqbal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tumenov tries to clinch but Iqbal moves out of range.
Iqbal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iqbal looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumenov is just out of range.
Iqbal misses with a series of wild punches.
Tumenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tumenov clinches up against the cage.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Tumenov has closed the distance and engaged Iqbal in a clinch.
Iqbal tries to circle away but Tumenov has him pinned against the cage.
Iqbal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iqbal working hard to break the clinch.
Tumenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iqbal looks to land a right hand but Tumenov moved out of range.
Tumenov swinging wildly here.
Iqbal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iqbal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumenov.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Iqbal's head coaches at The House of Tito that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tumenov takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tumenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tumenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tumenov is stalling here.
Tumenov stalling the fight.
Tumenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Iqbal has had enough of the clinch but Tumenov keeps him there for the moment.
Tumenov misses with some punches.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
Iqbal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tumenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iqbal.
Iqbal staying out of range there.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tumenov tries to clinch up.
Iqbal is looking to counter punch.
Iqbal digs a good hook to Tumenov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tumenov scores with a shot to the side of Iqbal's head.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Iqbal.
Nice uppercut there from Tumenov.
Tumenov has managed to clinch.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Tumenov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Iqbal throws a combination. Tumenov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iqbal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tumenov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iqbal scores with a punch to the head.
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Iqbal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal misses with a straight left.
Iqbal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iqbal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iqbal throws a right hand that Tumenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tumenov also avoids with ease.
Tumenov clinches with his opponent.
Tumenov keeps control of Iqbal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tumenov misses with an elbow over the top.
Iqbal tries to break free but Tumenov pushes him back against the cage.
Iqbal is trying to push Tumenov away but Tumenov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Iqbal tries to break the clinch but Tumenov is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Iqbal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tumenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Iqbal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tumenov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iqbal tries to break the clinch but Tumenov is controlling the position.
Iqbal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Tumenov closes the distance and pushes Iqbal back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Iqbal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Iqbal.
Iqbal has had enough of the clinch but Tumenov keeps him there for the moment.
Iqbal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iqbal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iqbal connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Iqbal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iqbal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tumenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iqbal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tumenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumenov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tumenov looks to land a combination. Iqbal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Iqbal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tumenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Iqbal circles away.
Tumenov has managed to clinch.
Tumenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Iqbal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iqbal blocks an uppercut.
Iqbal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iqbal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tumenov.
Tumenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Tumenov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tumenov avoids the body shot from Iqbal.
Tumenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iqbal throws a good cross that connects.
Iqbal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iqbal misses with a straight left.
Tumenov moves into the clinch.
Iqbal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tumenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iqbal throws out the jab.
Iqbal is looking to slow Tumenov down with leg kicks.
Tumenov misses the jab.
Tumenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iqbal works Tumenov's body with a nice hook.
Tumenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iqbal, as that shot connected.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Iqbal keeps it at a distance.
Tumenov tries to clinch up.
A jab from Iqbal finds it's way through Tumenov's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tumenov moves into the clinch successfully.
Iqbal is trying to break free.
Tumenov lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tumenov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iqbal's brow.
Iqbal manages to break the clinch.
Iqbal tries to keep at a distance but Tumenov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Iqbal wants to break free but Tumenov has control.
Tumenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iqbal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tumenov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iqbal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iqbal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Tumenov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tumenov fails to land.
Tumenov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Iqbal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tumenov misses with the head strike.
Iqbal blocking some punches.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
Iqbal lunges at Tumenov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tumenov's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tumenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Iqbal.
Iqbal takes a swing at Tumenov's ribcage but misses.
Iqbal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tumenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iqbal scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumenov forces Iqbal back against the cage and clinches.
Tumenov lands a left hand.
Tumenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tumenov pushes Iqbal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albert Tumenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Tumenov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Iqbal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tumenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tumenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Iqbal is trying to force a seperation but Tumenov has the dominant position.
Iqbal manages to break the clinch.
Iqbal looks to land a left hand but Tumenov moved out of range nicely.
Iqbal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iqbal just misses with a punch to the body.
Iqbal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tumenov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Iqbal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tumenov gets a clinch.
Tumenov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tumenov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iqbal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iqbal working hard to break the clinch.
Tumenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tumenov scores with a shot to the side of Iqbal's head.
Tumenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Iqbal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tumenov has him pressed against the cage.
Tumenov lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tumenov to work.
Iqbal tries to break the clinch but Tumenov is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Iqbal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tumenov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Iqbal backwards.
Iqbal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iqbal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tumenov has managed to clinch.
Iqbal blocks an uppercut.
Iqbal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tumenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Iqbal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iqbal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tumenov throws a head punch that misses.
Tumenov working aggressively here.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Iqbal keeps it at a distance.
Tumenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iqbal scores with a one two! Tumenov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Tumenov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Iqbal scores with a punch to the head.
Iqbal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan Iqbal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Iqbal circles away.
Iqbal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iqbal loads up on a big right hand but Tumenov slips the punch.
Tumenov pushes Iqbal up against the cage in a clinch.
Iqbal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tumenov has Iqbal pressed against the cage, preventing Iqbal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tumenov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tumenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Iqbal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tumenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Iqbal tries to circle away but Tumenov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iqbal is trying to force a seperation but Tumenov has the dominant position.
Iqbal blocking some punches.
Tumenov misses with a body punch.
Tumenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
Tumenov moves in looking to clinch but Iqbal pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a series of punches but Tumenov avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tumenov! But no joy.
Iqbal tries to keep at a distance but Tumenov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tumenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iqbal blocks an uppercut.
Tumenov has Iqbal pushed against the cage.
Iqbal tries to break free but Tumenov pushes him back against the cage.
Tumenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Iqbal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iqbal wants to get back to striking at distance but Tumenov won't allow it.
Tumenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tumenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Iqbal backwards.
Tumenov stalling.
Tumenov throws a head punch that misses.
Iqbal breaks from the clinch.
Tumenov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov stalling.
Tumenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Iqbal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iqbal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tumenov throws an elbow but it misses.
Iqbal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tumenov.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tumenov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tumenov on the inside.
Tumenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tumenov lands with a right to the head.
Iqbal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iqbal is trying to break free.
Tumenov stalling in the clinch but Iqbal improves position.
Iqbal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal breaks the clinch.
Jab from Iqbal.
Iqbal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tumenov. That did some damage!
Iqbal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tumenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iqbal lands a jab to Tumenov's midsection.
Tumenov misses the jab.
Tumenov gets a clinch.
Tumenov prevents Iqbal from breaking the clinch.
Tumenov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Albert Tumenov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iqbal managing to block the knees to the body from Tumenov.
Tumenov lands a shoulder strike.
Iqbal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tumenov darts in and clinches Iqbal up against the cage.
Iqbal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tumenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iqbal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Iqbal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tumenov ducks under a wild hook from Iqbal.
It seemed like Tumenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Iqbal.
Tumenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Iqbal's head.
Iqbal connects with a high kick.
Tumenov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Iqbal is trying to force a seperation but Tumenov has the dominant position.
Tumenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iqbal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Iqbal keeps it at a distance.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Iqbal circles away.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tumenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iqbal.
Tumenov tries to clinch up but Iqbal circles away and keeps his distance.
Tumenov tries to bum rush Iqbal with a series of wild strikes but Iqbal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iqbal keeps the fight on the outside.
Iqbal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hassan Iqbal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iqbal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tumenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Tumenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tumenov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Tumenov!
Albert Tumenov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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RATING
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