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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Nassim (ranked 2923 p4p, 270 weight class) and Ara Tiotio (ranked 2556 p4p, 242 weight class). Cheikh Nassim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 cm
18
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheikh Nassim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nassim moves in looking to clinch but Tiotio pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Nassim looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nassim staying out of range there. Nassim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiotio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It seemed like Tiotio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nassim moves into the clinch. Nassim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nassim lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiotio backwards. Tiotio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nassim throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiotio working aggressively here.
Nassim misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiotio's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiotio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Tiotio swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassim uses good head movement to avoid it. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nassim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Nassim. Nassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassim scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiotio. Tiotio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiotio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nassim is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiotio gets an underhook and turns Nassim into the cage. Nassim lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Tiotio.
It looks like Cheikh Nassim has been cut. Nassim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiotio.
Nassim misses with some punches.
Nassim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nassim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassim scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nassim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nassim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiotio throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio lands a hook to the side of the head. Nassim misses with a knee to the head. Nassim just leaning against Tiotio, taking a breather. Tiotio lands a right hand. Nassim misses with a knee strike.
Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Nassim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tiotio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiotio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassims head. Nassim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiotio blocks it with crossed arms. Tiotio throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Nassim trying to stall but Tiotio improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maybe Nassim would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Nassim throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiotio. Nassim lands a shoulder strike. Tiotio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassim. Tiotio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
Tiotio working aggressively here.
Tiotio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Tiotio. Tiotio tries a body shot but Nassim blocks it.
Tiotio prevents a body shot from Nassim. Tiotio pushes Nassim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Tiotio fails to land. Tiotio blocking some punches.
Nassim throws a head punch that misses. Tiotio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiotio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Nassim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiotio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiotio throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassim. Tiotio can't find room to land a body shot as Nassim controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cheikh Nassim will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cheikh Nassim's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nassim clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Nassim. Cheikh Nassim has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassim. Nassim scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
Nassim misses with a short punch on the inside. Nassim lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiotio backwards. Nassim scores with a shot to the side of Tiotio's head. A short right from Nassim. Tiotio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nassim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiotio is defending well for now. Tiotio managing to block the knees to the body from Nassim.
Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Nassim gets through Tiotio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiotio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiotio misses with a short punch on the inside. Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
Nassim misses with the head strike.
Nassim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tiotio working aggressively here.
Nassim trying to land knees to the body.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiotio. Nassim misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiotio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nassim backwards. Tiotio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nassim. Nassim misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nassim takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Tiotio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassim. Tiotio misses with the head strike.
Tiotio blocks an uppercut.
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! Nassim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassim scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Tiotio. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tiotio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Nassim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nassim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiotio pushes Nassim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nassim. Nassim blocks a body shot from Tiotio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nassim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiotio blocks it with crossed arms. Tiotio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nassim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiotio can do to turn this around? A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassim. Tiotio drops Nassim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nassim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nassim is rocked! Nassim trying to stall but Tiotio improves his position.
Oh Nassim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nassim tries a knee to the head but Tiotio blocks it.
Nassim seems to have got his legs back now. Nassim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tiotio avoiding damage as Nassim throws knees to the body.
Tiotio dips a shoulder and cracks Nassim with a mighty uppercut! Nassim falls back against the cage and Tiotio unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nassim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tiotio screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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