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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Reza Yousufzai (ranked 7857 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Amirov (ranked 4187 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hassan Reza Yousufzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shamil Amirov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amirov shoots in looking for a takedown. Yousufzai tries to sprawl out of it but Amirov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yousufzai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amirov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yousufzai's waist but Yousufzai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amirov off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Amirov as Yousufzai shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amirov.
Yousufzai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amirov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousufzai trying to control the position but instead, Amirov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yousufzai into the cage.
Amirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yousufzai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amirov counters with a head kick. That will keep Yousufzai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Reza Yousufzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousufzai tries to close the distance and clinch but Amirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amirov clinches up against the cage.
Yousufzai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amirov moves into the clinch.
Amirov stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amirov.
Amirov effectively controlling the action here.
Yousufzai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amirov.
Amirov tries to pull guard but Yousufzai won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yousufzai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amirov's elbow.
Amirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amirov breaks the clinch.
Yousufzai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amirov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Amirov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yousufzai.
Yousufzai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yousufzai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Amirov is pushing Yousufzai's head away, looking to escape. Yousufzai manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amirov is trying to control Yousufzai's posture but Yousufzai avoids it.
Yousufzai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amirov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amirov prevents Yousufzai from moving into mount.
Amirov is trying to get back to half guard.
Yousufzai wants to stand but Amirov has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yousufzai connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amirov some visible discomfort.
Amirov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yousufzai.
Amirov tries to improve position but can't.
Amirov is trying to get back to his feet.
Yousufzai advances to full mount.
Amirov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yousufzai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yousufzai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yousufzai controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Amirov dominated that round.
That's time! Yousufzai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yousufzai darts in and clinches Amirov up against the cage.
Yousufzai is trying to pull guard but Amirov has him pressed against the cage.
Amirov lands a left hand.
Yousufzai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirov jumps guard and drags Yousufzai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amirov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yousufzai postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousufzai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amirov is keeping the position for now.
Yousufzai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amirov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amirov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yousufzai is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amirov is pressing down on Yousufzai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amirov being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amirov throws a head kick that misses.
Yousufzai shoots in for a takedown but Amirov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Reza Yousufzai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yousufzai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amirov as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amirov looks to land a body kick but Yousufzai moved away.
Amirov closes the distance and clinches.
Yousufzai throws a punch but it's blocked by Amirov.
Amirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yousufzai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amirov darts in and clinches Yousufzai up against the cage.
Amirov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yousufzai smiles and moves away.
Yousufzai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yousufzai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amirov.
Amirov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yousufzai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amirov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yousufzai is looking to get back to is feet but Amirov passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Yousufzai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yousufzai is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amirov wants to control but Yousufzai is keeping him busy.
Yousufzai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Amirov's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Amirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yousufzai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Amirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Yousufzai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amirov avoids it really well and circles away.
Yousufzai tries a head kick but it misses.
Yousufzai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Yousufzai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Yousufzai as Amirov shoots in.
Amirov throws a head kick that misses
and Yousufzai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amirov won't be happy with that.
Yousufzai working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yousufzai wants to control but Amirov is keeping him busy.
Amirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amirov is pushing Yousufzai's head away, looking to escape. Yousufzai manages to hold on to the position though.
Amirov trying his best to control but Yousufzai has mounted him.
Amirov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yousufzai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amirov wants to control but Yousufzai is having none of it.
Yousufzai controlling his opponent.
Amirov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amirov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yousufzai.
Amirov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yousufzai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yousufzai unloads with some shots from mount but Amirov bucks and avoids them well.
Yousufzai goes for an armbar but Amirov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Amirov.
Hassan Reza Yousufzai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amirov is working Yousufzai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yousufzai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yousufzai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amirov postures up in Yousufzai's guard and throws a big left but Yousufzai blocks it.
Amirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yousufzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yousufzai wants to improve his position but instead Amirov has moved into half guard.
Yousufzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yousufzai tries to get out of the position.
Yousufzai pushes Amirov off looking to stand but Amirov dives back in and keeps control.
Yousufzai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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.
Yousufzai is looking for a sweep. Amirov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yousufzai trying to hold on to Amirov's head to control him but Amirov postures up.
Amirov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amirov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Yousufzai.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hassan Reza Yousufzai.
I think Amirov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Amirov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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