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Event:
OFC 269: Dilapidated Ribcage
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1# Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Muhammad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Muhammad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheers as Universe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muhammad doesn't seem phased though. Muhammad moves out of range as Universe throws a body kick.
Universe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muhammad eats them both and turns towards Universe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad. Muhammad slips a jab and a cross from Universe.
Universe misses with a two punch combination.
Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Muhammad misses with a looping right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muhammad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Universe has time to react. Universe moves out of range of the strikes. Muhammad avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe slips under a jab from Muhammad.#T1# Muhammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe. Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Muhammad scores with a one two! Universe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Muhammad cracks Universe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Universe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhammad tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Universe clinches. Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head. Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch. Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Muhammad. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muhammad misses with a body punch.
Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Universe. Muhammad being controlled against the cage. Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Muhammad controls the action.
Muhammad throws a head punch that misses. Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhammad avoids it. Universe blocks a body shot from Muhammad. Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land. Muhammad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Muhammad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Muhammad.
Muhammad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Universe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards. A body shot lands from Muhammad.
#T3# Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Universe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhammad can turn it around. Muhammad misses with a short punch on the inside. Muhammad misses with some punches.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe is looking to control Muhammad's arms but Muhammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Universe has his back to the cage. Muhammad misses with the head strike.
#BC# Universe manages to break the clinch.
Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it. Universe is looking to clinch but Muhammad is avoiding it.
Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch. Universe is looking for a counter combo. A jab lands there for Universe. Muhammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it. Universe swings widly with a right hand
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Muhammad clinches up with Universe and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Universe. #BC# Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Universe misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhammad avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Universe misses with a low kick as Muhammad jumps back.#CL# Universe has Muhammad up against the cage in a clinch.
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! Universe lands a nice knee to the body. Universe stalling.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Universe wants to break free but Muhammad has control.
Muhammad lands with a right to the head. Universe blocking some punches.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch. Muhammad working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Muhammad dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Universe tries to counter by clinching up but Muhammad breaks away and moves out of range. Universe slips a jab from Muhammad. Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad. As Muhammad looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Muhammad just gets out of the way. Universe moves out of range as Muhammad strikes. Universe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Universe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Muhammad slips under a jab from Universe. Muhammad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye. Muhammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Universe was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhammad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe. Muhammad staying out of range there. Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhammad scores with a sloppy right hand. Universe should have avoided that one. Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1##CL# Universe closes the distance and clinches. Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Universe controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Universe. Universe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muhammad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Muhammad tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Universe blocks a body shot from Muhammad. Muhammad is pushing Universe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Muhammad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Universe or not. Muhammad misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land. Universe blocking some punches.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Universe. Mehmet Muhammad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhammad is defending well for now. Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Muhammad controls the action.
Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
#BC# Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muhammad 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. Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice body kick there by Universe. Muhammad cracks Universe with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range. Muhammad 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. Universe throws a leg kick but Muhammad sees it coming and checks it nicely. Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Universe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Muhammad has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Universe looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhammad is just out of range. A head kick misses from Universe. #T3# Universe moves out of range as Muhammad strikes. Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range. It looked like Universe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muhammad counters with a nice uppercut. Muhammad misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely. Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Universe. Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch. Universe is looking to counter with a body kick. Muhammad throws a jab when Universe was well out of range. Muhammad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Universe swings for the body but Muhammad moves out of range.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot. Muhammad avoids a kick to the body.
#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Universe. Universe looks to land a combination. Muhammad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Muhammad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Muhammad throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhammad. A slow jab from Muhammad misses its intended target. Universe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Universe tries to clinch up but Muhammad circles away and keeps his distance. Muhammad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhammad. Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Universe avoids the body shot from Muhammad.
Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad. Muhammad avoids the head kick by Universe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Muhammad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Muhammad throws out a powerful jab. Muhammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it. Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muhammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Muhammad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Universe throws a nice looking combination but Muhammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nice defenses there by Universe. Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch. Muhammad throws a jab when Universe was well out of range. Universe throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Muhammad throws an overhand right that lands on Universe's shoulder, as Universe tries to avoid the shot. Universe throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it. Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe. Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhammad. It looked like Universe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Universe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhammad lands with a good body shot. Muhammad ducks under a wild hook from Universe. Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muhammad. Universe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muhammad manages to circle out of the way. A head kick misses from Universe. Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Muhammad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Muhammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe. Muhammad cracks a nice hook into Universe's ribs. Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mehmet Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup. Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Universe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Muhammad swings and misses with a shot to the body and Universe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muhammad is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL# Universe moves into the clinch. Mehmet Muhammad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Universe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muhammad is working Universe over against the cage. Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammad.
#T3# Universe is looking to break free of the clinch but Muhammad has double underhooks. Universe is looking to control Muhammad's arms but Muhammad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Universe has his back to the cage. Universe tries to break the clinch but Muhammad is controlling the position. Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muhammad is defending well for now. Muhammad misses with some punches.
Muhammad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Universe backwards. Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. Muhammad keeps control of Universe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Muhammad blocks an elbow strike. Universe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Muhammad avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad is leaning against Universe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Muhammad managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Universe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muhammad avoids it. Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Muhammad avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muhammad.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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 Mr Universe. Well Muhammad 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Muhammad! An out of breath Mehmet Muhammad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 255: Trail vs Bin
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1# Muhammad tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muhammad as he avoids it easily. Muhammad is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch. Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muhammad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson. Wilson looks to land a right hand but Muhammad moved out of range. Wilson misses with an uppercut. Muhammad saw that one coming. Muhammad is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch. Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson throws a low kick but Muhammad moves out of range easily. Muhammad throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease. Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Muhammad counters by moving into the clinch. Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Muhammad lands with a left to the head. Muhammad lands a body shot. #BC2# Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Muhammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away. Muhammad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhammad is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Muhammad circles away and we're back to standing. Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it. Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Muhammad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Wilson is rocked! Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson. Muhammad grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wilson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Muhammad cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mehmet Muhammad! Mehmet Muhammad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC 203
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Muhammad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Danga de danga de dang - Muhammad scores with a four punch combination! Muhammad throws out a powerful jab. Bodahl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Muhammad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bodahl takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bodahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Muhammad lands with a hook. Bodahl tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bodahl on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC# Bodahl is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muhammad with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bodahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhammad finish him? Bodahl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Muhammad counters with a two punch combo. Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl. Muhammad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muhammad wants it to stay on the feet.#KD# Muhammad cracks Bodahl with a big right hand and Bodahl goes down! Muhammad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Bodahl has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though. Muhammad is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Muhammad drops back looking for a leg! Bodahl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bodahl manages to kick Muhammad off! Muhammad jumps back into Bodahl's guard. Bodahl seems to have recovered his senses. Muhammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Bodahl working for submissions but it's allowed Muhammad to get to half guard.
Muhammad passes to full mount! Muhammad controlling from the full mount. #T2# Bodahl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bodahl taking shots to the head. Muhammad working away from the top, dropping strikes. Muhammad controlling from the full mount. Muhammad prevents Bodahl from getting the reversal. Muhammad landing strikes, looking to finish! Bodahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Muhammad scoring with strikes but Bodahl is staying in there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bodahl is bucking up trying to escape but Muhammad cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Muhammad looking to control and managing it successfully. Bodahl manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Muhammad is looking for a kimura but Bodahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muhammad to get the leverage. Muhammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Muhammad 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. Bodahl won't allow Muhammad to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Bodahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Muhammad controlling the pace. Muhammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Muhammad stalling. Muhammad lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Muhammad performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bodahl trying to get back to full guard but Muhammad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Muhammad lands a couple of good shots and Bodahl has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Muhammad is riding his opponent, not letting Bodahl buck him off. Muhammad is landing with strikes from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Muhammad dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Muhammad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bodahl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bodahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad lands with an uppercut that bounces Bodahl off the cage and back into range. Muhammad lands a jab to the nose. Muhammad drops Bodahl with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bodahl! Muhammad dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad! A relieved looking Mehmet Muhammad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 61
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1# Muhammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. Muhammad misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Muhammad 's knee. Muhammad lands with a shot to the body. Anderson slips under a jab. Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad. Muhammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhammad throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Mehmet Muhammad has been cut. Muhammad throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muhammad jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Anderson misses with a body shot
and Muhammad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A shot to the body from Muhammad misses and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut. Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range. Anderson misses with a hook. Muhammad ducked under it nicely. Muhammad swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Anderson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muhammad! Anderson lets Muhammad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Muhammad is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Muhammad has managed to clinch.
Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Muhammad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Muhammad. #CUT2# It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut. Muhammad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson. Anderson gets through Muhammad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch. Anderson gets through Muhammad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Muhammad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhammad. A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson. Anderson lands with a light punch inside. Anderson lands a nice uppercut. Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him? Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muhammad seems to have recovered his senses. Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards. #T3# Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Anderson prevents a body shot from Muhammad. Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Muhammad's ribcage. Muhammad let out a lung full of air as it connected. Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Muhammad fails to land. Muhammad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head. Muhammad tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Muhammad tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Muhammad.
Anderson tries a body shot but Muhammad blocks it.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Anderson scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Muhammad. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad. This has been an exciting period of action! Muhammad tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Muhammad. A short left from Anderson. Anderson blocking some punches.
Muhammad has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad. Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhammad uses good head movement to avoid it. Muhammad letting Anderson take a breather here. Anderson blocks a body shot from Muhammad. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muhammad is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muhammad has his back to the cage. Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Muhammad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Muhammad misses with a looping right. Muhammad swings and misses with a shot to the body and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhammad thinking. Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhammad.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far. Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhammad.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Muhammad misses with a shot to the body and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muhammad lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Muhammad throws an off balance right hand
and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson moves out of range as Muhammad strikes. Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Muhammad takes a step back to recover. Anderson takes one on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muhammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Muhammad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Muhammad darts in trying to clinch and Anderson counters with a left to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Muhammad as he connects with a hook. Muhammad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Muhammad misses with an uppercut
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Muhammad swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a leg kick. Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhammad can do to turn this around? Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhammad's hands. Muhammad misses with a hook
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Muhammad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Muhammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muhammad misses with a straight right. Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Muhammad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Muhammad lands an overhand right. Muhammad slips under a jab from Anderson. Muhammad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson. Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. As Muhammad backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD# Anderson cracks Muhammad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Muhammad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anderson finish him?
Anderson slips a jab from Muhammad. Muhammad looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range. Muhammad misses with an uppercut. Muhammad loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.#T3# Anderson misses with an uppercut. Muhammad saw that one coming. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Muhammad misses with a hook. Muhammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhammad. Muhammad misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand. Muhammad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhammad. Muhammad misses with the combination.
Muhammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Muhammad jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Muhammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away. Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Muhammad toppling to the canvas! Muhammad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#CUT# That has opened up Mehmet Muhammad's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Anderson drops Muhammad with a straight right hand, right on the button! Anderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson! Brownie Anderson retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Brownie Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 195
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Muhammad. Whaley does a little dance to reset his feet. A little jabbing left from Whaley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Muhammad looks to land a right hand but Whaley moved out of range. Whaley defending well as Muhammad loads up on a big left hand. Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whaley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad. Nice straight punches there by Muhammad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muhammad. A big right from Muhammad misses. Whaley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muhammad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whaley sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice side step and Whaley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Muhammad throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whaley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Muhammad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whaley. Whaley ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad. Whaley defending well as Muhammad loads up on a big left hand. Whaley tries to counter with a clinch but Muhammad shakes him off and moves away.#T1# Whaley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad. Whaley walks into a straight right hand from Muhammad. Muhammad misses with a wild body shot. Muhammad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice uppercut lands for Muhammad. That snapped Whaley's head back.
Jab from Muhammad.#ROC# Whaley is rocked! Muhammad cracks Whaley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Whaley falls to his knees and Muhammad doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad! A very excited looking Mehmet Muhammad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 57
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1# Zepp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Muhammad walks into a left hand. Muhammad lands with a cross. #CL2# Muhammad drives through and clinches with Zepp against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zepp. Muhammad lands a hook to the side of the head. Muhammad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've been informed that Muhammad has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Muhammad lands with a left to the head. A short uppercut from Zepp. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhammad. Muhammad lands a body shot. Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Zepp. Zepp misses with a body punch.
Zepp prevents a body shot from Muhammad. Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC# Zepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zepp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Muhammad. Those never looked like landing. Zepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad lands with a cross. Zepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muhammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Muhammad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad. Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily. Zepp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Muhammad. Muhammad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Muhammad misses with a straight right. A little feinted left hand from Zepp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A shot to the liver by Muhammad. Beautiful body shot. Muhammad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Muhammad misses the body punch and Zepp counters with a stiff right hand. Zepp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad. Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a low kick, right behind Muhammad 's knee. Muhammad 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. Zepp throws a hook but Muhammad avoids it easily. Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp blocks it.#CL# Zepp clinches with his opponent.
Zepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zepp misses with a short punch on the inside. Muhammad throws a punch but it's blocked by Zepp. Zepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards. Zepp tries a body shot but Muhammad blocks it.
Zepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards. Muhammad lands a hook that snaps the head of Zepp backwards. Muhammad swings wildly with an uppercut but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zepp. #T3# A short uppercut from Zepp. Muhammad struggles to land a body shot inside as Zepp controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad. #BC# Zepp manages to break the clinch.
Zepp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muhammad. Zepp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Muhammad just manages to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Muhammad. Beautiful body shot. Muhammad misses the jab. Zepp slips a jab from Muhammad. Muhammad misses with a looping left. Muhammad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter. Muhammad tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Zepp counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Mehmet Muhammad has been cut.#T4# Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Muhammad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zepp. A jab from Muhammad does it's job there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Muhammad just misses with a punch to the body.
Muhammad throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Zepp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Zepp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhammad. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhammad! But no joy. Muhammad looks to clinch and Zepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Muhammad misses with a right hand and Muhammad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Muhammad throws a body punch but Zepp moves out of range. Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp lands a nice hook to Muhammad's body. Muhammad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Muhammad will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mehmet Muhammad's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Muhammad throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zepp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Muhammad throws a sloppy body shot
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zepp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Muhammad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Muhammad scores with a hook to the body. Zepp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Muhammad moves into range and connects with a jab. Muhammad misses with a hook. Zepp tries a head kick but it misses.
Zepp misses with a right hand #CL2# and Muhammad moves into the clinch. Zepp blocks a body shot from Muhammad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zepp gets through Muhammad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zepp. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zepp. Zepp working aggressively here.
#BC# Zepp manages to break the clinch.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zepp is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Muhammad misses with an uppercut. Zepp saw that one coming.#CL2# Muhammad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zepp, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land. Zepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Muhammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Zepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zepp throws a hook to the side of Muhammad's head but Muhammad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Muhammad moves in looking to clinch but Zepp pushes him off. Muhammad takes a swing at Zepp's ribcage but misses. Muhammad darts in trying to clinch and Zepp counters with a left to the body. Muhammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it. Decent striking displayed by Muhammad there. Muhammad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Zepp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zepp looks to throw the jab but Muhammad is out of range. Zepp goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Zepp. Mehmet Muhammad seems to be getting the better of the standup. A swing and a miss from Muhammad. Zepp circles away from the clinch attempt and Zepp counters with a straight right hand. Zepp slips under a jab. Muhammad tries to close the distance and clinch but Zepp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zepp is looking for a counter combo. Muhammad tries to clinch up. Zepp is looking to counter the offense by Muhammad and move into the clinch. A jab from Zepp misses. #T3# Zepp throws a hook but Muhammad blocks it. Muhammad lands a jab. Muhammad misses with a wild body shot. Zepp throwing a counter right hand but Muhammad manages to avoid it. Zepp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Muhammad misses with a hook
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab. A left lands for Zepp. Muhammad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Muhammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Muhammad is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Mehmet Muhammad's cut even more. A slapping body kick lands there for Zepp. Muhammad blocks a head kick by Zepp.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot. Zepp staying out of range there. A shot to the body from Muhammad misses and Zepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muhammad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhammad throws a big shot that misses. Zepp appears to be looking for a big counter. Muhammad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily. Muhammad misses with a looping left.#CL2# Muhammad clinches. Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Muhammad can't find room to land a body shot as Zepp controls the action.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch. Zepp lands with a right to the head. Zepp lands with a light punch inside. Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Muhammad takes a shot to the head. Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Zepp dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mehmet Muhammad's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Muhammad swings widly with a right hand
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Muhammad misses with a looping left. Muhammad tests Zepp's chin there with a solid looking shot. Muhammad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Muhammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhammad swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhammad thinking. Zepp slips under a jab. Zepp slips under a jab from Muhammad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muhammad throws the left hand but Zepp avoids the punch easily. Zepp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muhammad on the side of the head. Muhammad swings for the body but Zepp moves out of range.
Muhammad misses with a right hand enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Nice cross by Muhammad. Muhammad throws a looping overhand right but Zepp ducks down to avoid it. A thudding body kick lands there by Zepp!
Nice uppercut there from Muhammad. Zepp ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad. Zepp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Zepp looks to land a left hand but Muhammad moved out of range nicely. Zepp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Muhammad thows a left - swing and a miss! Muhammad throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily. Zepp throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Zepp closes the distance and pushes Muhammad back into the cage. Muhammad cracks Zepp with a nice body shot. Muhammad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Good body shot from Muhammad.
Zepp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards. 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! Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Zepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Muhammad misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhammad tries to work over Zepp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zepp's elbow. A short body shot lands from Muhammad as the two fighters clinch.
Zepp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Muhammad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zepp lands a shoulder strike. Zepp presses Muhammad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Muhammad is trying to maintain a safe position but Zepp gets an underhook and turns Muhammad into the cage. Zepp working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zepp lands with a light punch inside. #T3# Muhammad pushes Zepp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhammad. Zepp scores with an uppercut up the middle. Muhammad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zepp is keeping busy. Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad working aggressively here.
Muhammad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhammad misses with the head strike.
Muhammad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad misses with a punch to the body.
Zepp blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhammad. Zepp prevents a body shot from Muhammad. Muhammad blocks an uppercut.
Muhammad blocks a body shot from Zepp. Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch. Zepp digs a right hand into Muhammad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muhammad's gas tank. #T4# Zepp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Muhammad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zepp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobby Zepp has scored more points in the clinch so far. Muhammad tries a body shot but Zepp blocks it.
Zepp tries a body shot but Muhammad blocks it.
Zepp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zepp scores with an uppercut up the middle. Muhammad working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A body shot lands from Zepp.
#BC# Zepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zepp slips a straight right by Muhammad. Muhammad is looking to clinch but Zepp is avoiding it.
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Muhammad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Zepp finish him?#KD# Zepp sends Muhammad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zepp is motioning to the referee to let Muhammad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Muhammad is holding his hands too far apart here. Zepp throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Muhammad is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Zepp! Bobby Zepp retains his middleweight title! Our winner, Bobby Zepp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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