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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ahr (ranked 2028 p4p, 205 weight class) and Tamid Nasib (ranked 1011 p4p, 56 weight class). Tamid Nasib has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamid Nasib!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasib.
Nasib blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahr.
Nasib parries the strikes from Ahr easily there. Ahr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nasib to escape.
An elbow from Ahr crashes against the mat.
Ahr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nasib takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ahr misses with the ground and pound.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahr in side control, throwing shots but Nasib defends.
Nasib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ahr.
Nasib wants to control but Ahr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr throwing strikes but Nasib manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ahr tries to buck Nasib off but Nasib is having none of it.
Nasib is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ahr gets full guard.
Ahr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nasib uses it to pass to side control.
Nasib wants to control but Ahr is keeping him busy.
Ahr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahr is not content to let Nasib control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ahr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahr is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ahr tries to improve position but can't.
Ahr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahr.
Ahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahr seems to be looking for submissions.
Nasib told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasib's head.
Ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nasib to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ahr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nasib tries to bum rush Ahr with a series of wild strikes but Ahr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr feints and as Nasib raises his hands in defense, Ahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Nasib working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahr.
Ahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustav Ahr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nasib controls Ahr momentarily but Ahr frees himself.
Ahr postures up in Nasib's guard and throws a big left but Nasib blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahr looking to sit in guard and control but Nasib gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nasib stopping the sweep attempt from Ahr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nasib defends well.
Nasib sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nasib puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasib can do to turn this around?
Ahr tries to roll over but Nasib keeps him under control.
Nasib content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ahr is trying to control but can't.
Ahr wants to get back to full guard.
Ahr moves into full guard.
Nasib preventing the sweep.
Ahr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ahr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasib bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahr slips under a jab from Nasib.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahr.
Nasib looks to land a left hand but Ahr moved out of range nicely.
Nasib just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr misses the jab.
A jab from Nasib misses.
Nasib throws a body punch but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ahr throws a hook but Nasib blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasib's head.
Ahr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasib throws out the jab.
Nasib keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasib misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahr slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ahr there.
Ahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasib avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nasib looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasib, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahr lands a couple of digs.
Ahr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ahr dominated that second round.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Nasib. That snapped Ahr's head back.
Nasib misses with a looping right.
Nasib misses with a straight right.
Ahr misses the shot to the body.
Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasib.
Ahr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nasib sprawls well. Nasib wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasib thuds a left hand into Ahr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nasib.
Ahr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasib is just out of range.
Gustav Ahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nasib defends well and Ahr ends up having to push Nasib into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasib looks to land a left hand but Ahr moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasib thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasib works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasib gets caught flat footed, as Ahr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahr throwing strikes from guard but Nasib blocks nicely.
Ahr throwing strikes but missing.
Ahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasib works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahr throws a strike but Nasib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ahr working a defensive guard but Nasib passes into half guard.
Nasib moves into full mount! Ahr won't be happy about that!
Tamid Nasib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasib prevents Ahr from getting the reversal.
Ahr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ahr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nasib. What's that going to do exactly?
Ahr is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasib is stalling here but it's allowed Ahr to get half guard.
Ahr trying to hold on to Nasib's head to control him but Nasib postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahr.
Ahr trying to control the position.
Nasib won't allow Ahr to sweep him here.
Ahr looking to control.
Nasib wants to stand but Ahr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nasib throws a series of punches but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nasib might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr closes the distance and clinches up with Nasib, looking for a takedown. Ahr pushes Nasib against the cage but Nasib circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahr slips a jab from Nasib.
Nice defenses there by Nasib.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gustav Ahr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nasib lands a nice shot that snaps Ahr's head back.
Ahr misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahr misses with a combination
and Nasib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahr moves away from the strike by Nasib.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamid Nasib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ahr!
Gustav Ahr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tamid Nasib spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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