Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mohammed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mohammed throws an elbow but misses.
Crewman V lands with a left to the head.
Mohammed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crewman V avoids it.
Crewman V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Crewman V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crewman V blocks an uppercut.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Crewman V scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crewman V blocks an uppercut.
Crewman V lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mohammed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crewman V's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mohammed throws an elbow but misses.
Crewman V avoids the elbow strike from Mohammed, against the cage.
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!
Crewman V blocks the elbow strike.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Crewman V lands with a light punch inside.
Mohammed doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Crewman V throws a punch but it's blocked by Mohammed.
Crewman V dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crewman V misses with a punch on the inside.
Crewman V has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed.
Crewman V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crewman V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mohammed misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a head punch that misses.
Crewman V's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crewman V's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crewman V in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crewman V looks winded!
Mohammed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crewman V blocks a body shot from Mohammed.
Crewman V avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crewman V misses with the head strike.
Crewman V blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crewman V dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mohammed swings wildly with an uppercut but Crewman V uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Crewman V blocks a body shot from Mohammed.
Crewman V blocks an elbow strike.
Crewman V lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mohammed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crewman V's brow.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crewman V presses Mohammed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crewman V blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed misses with a punch on the inside.
Crewman V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Crewman V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crewman V lands with a right to the head.
Crewman V has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crewman V.
Crewman V lands with a light punch inside.
Crewman V unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mohammed! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crewman V is unloading with more strikes now! Mohammed drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Expendable Crewman V!
Expendable Crewman V made sure to mention his sponsor, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Mohammed's coach down at Grind Time Elite (($800)) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mohammed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mohammed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mohammed.
Mohammed looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Mohammed shrugs it off though.
Mohammed slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Mohammed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mohammed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Mohammed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith catches Mohammed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mohammed sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily.
Mohammed avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mohammed as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Mohammed tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mohammed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mohammed slips the punch.
Smith tests Mohammed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohammed.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips a jab from Mohammed.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Mohammed throws a lazy uppercut
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mohammed momentarily. #ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!#T2#
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!
Mohammed gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Smith points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mohammed wakes up just in time to hear Smith thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith!
A relieved looking John Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Great listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Great gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ijsa Mohammed!
In his post fight interview, Ijsa Mohammed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Cyrus Great had this to say: 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mohammed and Valentine goes tumbling to the canvas! Mohammed follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Valentine is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Remy Valentine has been cut.
Mohammed lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Valentine! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mohammed jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Remy Valentine had this to say: 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.

Event: Syn 608
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McLauhglin clinches.
McLauhglin dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
McLauhglin looking for a takedown.
Mohammed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
McLauhglin blocks the elbow strike.
McLauhglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauhglin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mohammed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
McLauhglin blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
McLauhglin looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohammed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
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!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauhglin or not.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped McLauhglin in his tracks for a moment.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above McLauhglin 's eye.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mohammed. #T1#
McLauhglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McLauhglin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Colin McLauhglin's cut even more.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLauhglin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
Mohammed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that McLauhglin shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Colin McLauhglin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLauhglin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mohammed lands a nice shot to the body.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!#CUT#
Colin McLauhglin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Mohammed lands with a right to the head.
McLauhglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLauhglin's defenses. #KD#
Mohammed lands a big elbow that sends McLauhglin down! McLauhglin recovers to guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colin McLauhglin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ijsa Mohammed!
A less than humble Ijsa Mohammed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jucal Jabneel has been cut.
Mohammed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohammed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mohammed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mohammed misses with a hook.
Jucal Jabneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jabneel feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mohammed. Jabneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabneel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jabneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jabneel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jabneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jabneel missing with a left hand there. Mohammed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mohammed misses with a body kick.
Jabneel lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed defending well as Jabneel loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed swinging wildly here. #KD#
Mohammed lands a head kick that stumbles Jabneel and the fighters go to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jabneel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jabneel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mohammed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabneel is keeping the position for now.
Jabneel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammed manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mohammed looking to control.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Jabneel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mohammed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jabneel, into his guard. #REVR#
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Jabneel keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Jabneel looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabneel, not yet.
Jabneel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabneel pulls Mohammed in to control the position.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabneel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabneel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mohammed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabneel is keeping the position for now.
Jabneel keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Mohammed stopping the sweep attempt from Jabneel.
Mohammed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Mohammed preventing the sweep.
Jabneel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabneel throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Mohammed counters with a left and a right that hurts Jabneel! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Mohammed jumps into full mount!
Jabneel is squirming around, avoiding Mohammed's attempts to control the action.
Jabneel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mohammed controlling the position easily from mount.
Mohammed continues to stall.
Mohammed punching from mount but Jabneel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mohammed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mohammed throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jabneel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mohammed lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jabneel tries to hold on but Mohammed postures up.
Jabneel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabneel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabneel regains half guard.
Mohammed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabneel keeps working.
Mohammed not doing much here.
Mohammed trying to control from half guard but Jabneel is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jucal Jabneel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mohammed lands a nice looking body shot.
Jabneel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Jabneel moves out of range.
Mohammed throws out a powerful jab.
Mohammed jabs Jabneel right on the nose. Jabneel blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabneel.
Jabneel staying out of range there.
Mohammed throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed connects with a single shot there.
Mohammed throws a body punch but Jabneel moves out of range.
Mohammed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jabneel.
Mohammed avoids a kick to the body.
Mohammed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Mohammed misses the jab.
Jabneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ijsa Mohammed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mohammed just misses with a punch to the body.
And Jabneel tries to counter it with a takedown but Mohammed pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Mohammed lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabneel off the cage and back into range.
Jabneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mohammed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabneel misses with a straight left.
Jabneel delivers a nice body kick.
Jabneel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jabneel connects with a jab.
Mohammed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jabneel. Mohammed shrugs it off though.
Jabneel dodges the punch combination from Mohammed.
Jabneel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mohammed.
Jabneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mohammed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohammed misses the jab.#T2#
Jabneel staying out of range there.
Jabneel thuds his shin into the meat of Mohammed's side.
Jabneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Jabneel.
Jabneel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mohammed momentarily.
Jabneel scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Jabneel slams his shin into Mohammed's torso.
Nice cross by Jabneel.
Jabneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mohammed doesn't seem bothered though.
Mohammed drops his hands momentarily and Jabneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jabneel throws a wild body kick that Mohammed sees coming a mile off.
Mohammed missing with a left hand there. Jabneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jabneel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jabneel sizes up Mohammed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mohammed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jabneel scores with a kick to the body.
Jabneel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Jabneel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mohammed on the side of the head.
Jabneel looks to land a left hand but Mohammed moved out of range nicely.
Jabneel slips a jab from Mohammed.
Jabneel throws a front kick that sends Mohammed stumbling back into the cage.
Mohammed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mohammed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Jabneel. Beautiful body shot.
Jabneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohammed under the eye.
Jabneel punishes Mohammed's body with a nice straight punch.
Jabneel stuns Mohammed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jabneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Jabneel misses with a kick to the body.
Mohammed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jabneel. Mohammed shrugs it off though.
Mohammed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jabneel.#T4#
Jabneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Mohammed moves out of range as Jabneel throws a body kick.
Jabneel cracks Mohammed with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Mohammed is rocked!
Jabneel lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Mohammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Jabneel lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mohammed. Mohammed tries to recover but Jabneel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mohammed lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
Jucal Jabneel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 602
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed misses with a wild body shot.
Mohammed just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Great uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mohammed misses with a shot to the body
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Great darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mohammed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Mohammed misses
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mohammed slips a jab from Great.
Mohammed misses with a shot to the body
and Great counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Mohammed misses
and Great counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Great!
A victorious Cyrus Great thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaumont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mohammed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mohammed misses with a double jab
and Beaumont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaumont scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Mohammed drops Beaumont with a big left hand and mounts him. Beaumont is in big trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beaumont looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Beaumont is rocked!
Mohammed looking to ground and pound but Beaumont is blocking nicely.
Beaumont blocking the ground and pound.
Beaumont wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mohammed.
Mohammed looking to land elbow strikes but Beaumont uses the position to regain half guard.
Mohammed throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beaumont to regain full guard.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses. Beaumont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammed's guard. Nice move by Beaumont!#REVR##T1#
Beaumont postures up. #SUB2#
Beaumont avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Beaumont stands up and waves to Mohammed to follow him.
Mohammed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
Cavey Beaumont's cut is getting worse.
Mohammed avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a looping left.
Mohammed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mohammed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beaumont. Beaumont obviously looking to wear him down.
Mohammed ducks under a wild hook from Beaumont.
Beaumont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaumont.
Beaumont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beaumont blocks a jab.
Mohammed walks into a jab.#CL#
Beaumont clinches with his opponent.
Beaumont can't find room to land a body shot as Mohammed controls the action.
I was talking to Beaumont's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beaumont throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed. #CUT2#
Cavey Beaumont's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beaumont just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mohammed's brow.
Beaumont looking to throw knees to the head but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beaumont tries a body shot but Mohammed blocks it.
Beaumont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Beaumont is breathing heavily.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cavey Beaumont's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cavey Beaumont's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ijsa Mohammed!
A less than humble Ijsa Mohammed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed scores with a shot to the body.
Mohammed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohammed swings widly with a right hand
and Crewman V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick and Crewman V moves out of range easily.
Mohammed blocks the body kick.
Crewman V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mohammed.
Mohammed slips under a jab.
Crewman V takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mohammed throws a poor cross that misses
and Crewman V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Mohammed misses.
A nice combination there by Mohammed.
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!
Mohammed throws a nice head kick!
Mohammed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crewman V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mohammed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crewman V slips under a jab from Mohammed.
Crewman V misses with a hook.
Mohammed swinging wildly here.
Mohammed throws a head kick but Crewman V moves out of range.
Mohammed blocks the body kick.
Mohammed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Crewman V looks to land a right hand but Mohammed moved out of range.
Crewman V throws the left hand but Mohammed avoids the punch easily.
Crewman V backing away here, and Mohammed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mohammed lands a slapping body shot.
Crewman V cracks the inside of Mohammed's front leg.
Mohammed loads up on a big right hand but Crewman V slips the punch.
As Mohammed backs away, Crewman V returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crewman V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed swinging wildly here.
Crewman V takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mohammed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crewman V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mohammed was well out of range. Poor timing from Crewman V.
Mohammed misses with an uppercut.
Mohammed misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crewman V.
Mohammed throws a head kick that misses.
Crewman V seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crewman V misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Mohammed throws a right and a left that Crewman V avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mohammed.
Mohammed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mohammed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crewman V counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crewman V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crewman V lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crewman V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohammed manages to avoid it.
Mohammed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crewman V eats them both and turns towards Mohammed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crewman V walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mohammed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mohammed takes a swing at Crewman V's ribcage but misses.
Crewman V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crewman V blocks the body kick.
Mohammed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crewman V's head.#CUT2#
Expendable Crewman V's cut is getting worse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crewman V.
Crewman V feints and then cracks Mohammed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammed down.
Crewman V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mohammed throws out the jab.
Crewman V avoids the body shot from Mohammed.
Crewman V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mohammed manages to circle out of the way.
Mohammed throws a body kick that misses.
Crewman V appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mohammed throws a combination that misses
and Crewman V counters with a right hand to the body.
Crewman V feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohammed's calf.
Crewman V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
Crewman V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed.
Mohammed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crewman V throws a leg kick but Mohammed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crewman V slips a jab from Mohammed.
Crewman V takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses.
Crewman V loads up on a big right hand but Mohammed slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Crewman V. That snapped Mohammed's head back.
Mohammed jabs Crewman V right on the nose. Crewman V blinks but takes it well.
Mohammed scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Crewman V is rocked!
Crewman V glances at the clock... BAM! Mohammed nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Crewman V crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Crewman V is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ijsa Mohammed!
An out of breath Ijsa Mohammed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cerrone clinches.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cerrone's face. #CUT2#
It looks like David Cerrone has been cut.
A short uppercut from Mohammed.
Cerrone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cerrone scores with a shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cerrone misses with the head strike.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cerrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cerrone scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Cerrone.
Cerrone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mohammed's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mohammed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Mohammed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mohammed prevents a body shot from Cerrone.
Mohammed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mohammed's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mohammed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Mohammed won't allow it.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Cerrone lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Cerrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cerrone.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
Cerrone gets through Mohammed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cerrone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cerrone blocks with his arms.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but Mohammed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cerrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cerrone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mohammed looks winded!
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cerrone blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
Cerrone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cerrone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Cerrone misses with a punch on the inside.
Mohammed blocks a body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cerrone blocks with his arms.
Cerrone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cerrone.
Cerrone digs a right hand into Mohammed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mohammed's gas tank.
Cerrone lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cerrone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cerrone digs a right hand underneath Mohammed's ribcage. Mohammed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mohammed or not.
Cerrone misses with a body punch.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mohammed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mohammed takes a shot to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cerrone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!#T3#
Cerrone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mohammed is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerrone finish him?
Cerrone throws a big uppercut that drops Mohammed! More strikes from Cerrone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mohammed lies dazed against the cage as Cerrone celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Cerrone!
David Cerrone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eerkilaa. Eerkilaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Toni Eerkilaa has been cut.
Mohammed misses with a double jab.
Mohammed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Mohammed cracks Eerkilaa with an uppercut from hell and Eerkilaa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Mohammed's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Eerkilaa is rocked!
Eerkilaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eerkilaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Eerkilaa, not yet.
Eerkilaa is still in real trouble! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Eerkilaa covers up, he's hurt! Mohammed keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mohammed and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mohammed can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuchulain manages to avoid it.
Mohammed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuchulain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuchulain misses with a hook.#KD#
Mohammed waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cuchulain. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cuchulain to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT#
It looks like Cu Cuchulain has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuchulain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.
Mohammed working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Cuchulain is rocked!
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuchulain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuchulain has wrist control.
Cuchulain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuchulain is still in real trouble! Can Mohammed finish him?
Mohammed gets to his feet and stands over Cuchulain, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cuchulain felt that one! Mohammed unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cuchulain from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Mohammed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mohammed connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mohammed.
As Mohammed looks to move away, Halko throws a big counter combo but Mohammed just gets out of the way.
Mohammed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halko.
Mohammed stuns Halko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Halko. Those never looked like landing.
As Halko backs off Mohammed throws a huge counter combo but Halko manages to avoid it all.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Halko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammed is fending him off so far but Halko persists. Nope, Mohammed circles away and we're back to standing.
Halko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mohammed.
Halko slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mohammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halko is looking for a counter combo.
Halko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed tries to bum rush Halko with a series of wild strikes but Halko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mohammed misses the jab.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
Halko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
A head kick misses from Mohammed.
Halko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mohammed back to the cage. Halko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Halko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mohammed to the mat! Mohammed manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko is standing up over Mohammed. Mohammed looks to escape but Halko dives into side control.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halko is controlling him well.#SUB#
Halko tries for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well.
Mohammed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halko's best efforts.
Mohammed tries to roll over but Halko keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Halko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mohammed.
Halko advances to full mount.
Halko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mohammed is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mohammed is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Halko has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Halko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mohammed!
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Mohammed is covering up but some of the strikes from Halko are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Halko looking for the RNC.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Halko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but Halko has full control of the position and if anything, Mohammed has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mohammed is in bad spot here.
Halko connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mohammed to escape the position.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Halko controlling well, preventing Mohammed from escaping the position. #SUB#
Mohammed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Halko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mohammed!
Mohammed is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Halko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mohammed is defending well though. Halko let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Mohammed trying to get back to his feet but Halko is in full control for now. #SUB#
Mohammed is trying to defend against the choke here but Halko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Halko Tightens the hold and Mohammed taps out furiously! Halko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baltasar Halko!
A very excited looking Baltasar Halko 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.

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyons is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Mohammed drops Lyons with a nice combination! Mohammed dives into Lyons's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammed.
Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammed being controlled here momentarily.
Lyons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mohammed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammed's guard. Nice move by Lyons!#REVR##SUB2#
Mohammed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyons is aware though and is defending well.
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but Lyons is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mohammed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.#SUB2#
Mohammed looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Mohammed wants to stand but Lyons is controlling the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Lyons trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mohammed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lyons has passed into half guard! #ES2#
Mohammed manages to escape and get back to his feet! #KD2#
Mohammed catches Lyons napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lyons to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mohammed's guard. Nice move by Lyons!#REVR##SUB2#
Mohammed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mohammed is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Lyons is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.#SUB2#
Mohammed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mohammed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.#SUB2#
Mohammed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Mohammed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Mohammed has his foot on Lyons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lyons works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyons 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyons's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lyons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lyons prevents Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Lyons cracks Mohammed with a solid left hand.
Lyons passes Mohammed's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mohammed actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to Mohammed's temple.
Lyons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyons scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lyons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mohammed misses with a combination #TD#
and Lyons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mohammed won't be happy with that.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
Lyons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed is looking for a sweep.
Mohammed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyons is looking to take a break and control but Mohammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet.
Lyons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mohammed is still in real trouble! Can Lyons finish him?
Mohammed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lyons asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mohammed seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee asks Lyons politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lyons prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hannibal Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammed is not content to let Lyons control the position.
Mohammed tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lyons biding his time, controlling Mohammed. #T1#
Mohammed tries to escape but Lyons has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up.
Lyons lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lyons is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mohammed is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Hannibal Lyons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed walks into a stiff left hand from Great.
Mohammed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but Great avoids it well. #CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Great dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Great has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Great breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it. #CL#
Mohammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Great, pushing him back against the cage.
Great tries to break free but Mohammed pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Great avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Great blocks an elbow strike.
Great lands with a left to the head.
Great is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Great blocks with his arms.
Great is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Great has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mohammed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Great can turn it around.
Great dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Cyrus Great has been cut.
Mohammed has Great pressed against the cage, preventing Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mohammed misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mohammed wants to clinch
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mohammed is looking to clinch. #T2#
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed closes the distance but Great moves to the side
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Great lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mohammed slips a jab and a cross from Great.
Mohammed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Great throws a shot from downtown. Mohammed moves away and avoids it.
Mohammed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Great is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mohammed with a body shot.#T3#
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Mohammed defending well as Great loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Mohammed drives through and clinches with Great against the cage.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Great is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Great.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Great blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Great manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Great takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range. #CL#
Mohammed has managed to clinch.
Great managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Great looks winded!
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohammed has Great pressed against the cage, preventing Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great tries to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling the position.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped Great in his tracks for a moment.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Great leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Great blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Great's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Great's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
Great misses with a wild combination.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throwing a counter right hand but Great manages to avoid it.
Great lands with a good body shot.
Great scores with a body shot.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Mohammed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Great misses with a straight left.
Great throws a nice looking combination but Mohammed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Great throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mohammed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Great throws out a counter right but Mohammed avoids it with no problem.
Mohammed wants to clinch
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Mohammed. Those never looked like landing.
Great jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Cyrus Great seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Mohammed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Great circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Great blocks a head kick by Mohammed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Mohammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Great circles away.
Great pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Great is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Great. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed lands a two punch combo.
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target. #T3#
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mohammed.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Great slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Great ducks under and follows up with a left that Great also avoids with ease.
Great throws out a counter right but Mohammed avoids it with no problem.
Great throws a body shot but no joy.
Great lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohammed at a distance.
Great throws a big shot that misses.
Great circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Great scores with a jab.
Mohammed wants to clinch.#T4#
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Mohammed misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed looks to clinch
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Great now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Great throws the left hand but Mohammed avoids the punch easily.
Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Great pushes him off.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Great now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Great showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Great's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed defending well as Great loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Great swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mohammed looks to clinch
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Great throws a series of punches but Mohammed avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Great leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mohammed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Great's brow.
Great working hard to break the clinch.
Great wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.#T1#
Mohammed missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Great breaks the clinch.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Great slips to the side
and Great counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mohammed forces Great back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Great breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Great throws a body punch but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mohammed clinches up against the cage.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Great breaks the clinch.
Great misses with a body shot.
Great misses with a looping left.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammed looks to clinch
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Great lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohammed at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great misses with a double jab.
Mohammed is looking for a counter combo.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
A jab from Great misses.
Great misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Great misses with a looping left.
Great scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Mohammed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mohammed throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Great lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Great misses with a hook.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Great misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Mohammed staying out of range there.#CL#
Mohammed forces Great back against the cage and clinches.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Great avoids it.#BC2#
Great escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Great managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Great is defending well for now.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Great scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Great breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Great lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Great slips to the side
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
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!
Great misses with the combination.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammed ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Great keeps the fight on the outside.
Great let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Great is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.#BC2#
Great breaks from the clinch.
Great scores with a hook.
Great thuds his right hand into Mohammed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Great showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Great.
I think Great 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Great!
A relieved looking Cyrus Great thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 64 Teodor vs Bestarsson
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dragović blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragović working aggressively here.
Dragović blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Dragović escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Mohammed blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Mohammed clinches up with Dragović and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dragović's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Dragović lands but Mohammed takes it in his stride.
Dragović circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragović ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
Dragović tries to score with a low kick but Mohammed moves his leg out of the way.
Mohammed misses with a combination
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick and Dragović moves out of range easily.
Dragović avoids the head kick by Mohammed.
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!
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragović swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Dragović circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragović swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragović misses with a wild body shot.
Mohammed misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragović bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Dragović circles away.
Dragović cracks Mohammed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragović fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohammed.
Mohammed slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dragović really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragović avoids it.
Dragović tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Dragović back against the cage.
I was talking to Dragović's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dragović as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mohammed.
Dragović stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Dragović lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragović uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragović working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mohammed blocks a body shot from Dragović. #T2#
Dragović lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
Dragović has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed.
Dragović misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragović lands with a short shot to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Dragović leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragović.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Dragović shrugs off.
Dragović tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragović is trying to break free.
Dragović lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dragović lands a shot to the body.
Dragović avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.#T3#
Dragović tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mohammed's elbow.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragović avoids it.
Dragović on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Dragović.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragović fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragović.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dragović breaks the clinch.
A big left from Dragović misses.
Despite the aggression on Mohammed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mohammed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragović counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragović. #CL2#
Dragović tries to keep at a distance but Mohammed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragović working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragović throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragović blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragović misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragović throws a head punch that misses.
Mohammed blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragović.
Mohammed missing with knees to the body.
Mohammed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragović misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
Dragović throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Dragović has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragović breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dragović avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mohammed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mohammed throws an elbow but misses.
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 Aleksandar Dragović 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.
#R2#
Mohammed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Dragović pushes him off.
Ijsa Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragović swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragović throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksandar Dragović is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragović throws the kick towards the body but Mohammed avoids it.#CL2#
Dragović tries to keep at a distance but Mohammed has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mohammed throws an elbow but misses.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Dragović misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragović blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dragović breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Dragović throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dragović breaks the clinch. #T1#
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragović. #CL2#
Mohammed takes the fight into the clinch.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dragović blocks the elbow strike.
Mohammed landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Dragović has been cut.
Dragović tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mohammed's elbow. #BC#
Dragović's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed walks into a jab.
Dragović dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with Dragović.#BC#
Dragović's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragović dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mohammed. That did some damage!
Mohammed slips under a jab.
Dragović misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed. #T2#
Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragović.
As Dragović backs off Mohammed throws a huge counter combo but Dragović manages to avoid it all.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Dragović slips to the side
and Dragović counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mohammed thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragović was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Dragović is avoiding it.
Dragović is looking to wear down Mohammed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragović misses with a looping right.
Dragović dips to his left and cracks Mohammed with an uppercut!
Dragović ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
Dragović connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mohammed gets a clinch.
Dragović blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragović avoids the damage to the body.
Dragović has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed.
Dragović lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragović blocks the elbow strike.
Dragović lands a right hand.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragović has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Dragović breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Dragović slips to the side
and Dragović counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mohammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohammed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragović manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragović throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily.
Mohammed checks a low kick from Dragović.
A solid body kick from Dragović.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragović swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragović. Mohammed does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mohammed forces Dragović back against the cage and clinches.
Mohammed can't find room to land a body shot as Dragović controls the action.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Dragović. #T4#
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Dragović lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragović lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Dragović tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragović blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragović misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mohammed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragović. #BC#
Dragović manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragović keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dragović misses with a body shot.
Dragović throws a body punch but Mohammed moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Dragović throws a leg kick but Mohammed sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Dragović dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Dragović's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed misses with a double jab
and Dragović counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragović misses the target.
Dragović fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohammed.
Dragović thumps Mohammed with a low kick.
Dragović feints and then cracks Mohammed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammed down.
Mohammed wants to clinch
and Dragović counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dragović. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mohammed clinches up with Dragović and pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragović blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dragović is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Dragović.
Mohammed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragović.
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
Dragović blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Dragović takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dragović is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammed can do to turn this around?#BC#
Dragović manages to break the clinch.
Dragović connects with a body shot that sends Mohammed's belly button to the back.
Dragović fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohammed manages to avoid it.
Dragović lands with a straight right. Mohammed didn't see that one coming.
Dragović lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Dragović circles away.
Dragović delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragović darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mohammed avoids the body shot from Dragović.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dragović counters with a huge left! Mohammed is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dragović isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mohammed from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dragović!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dragović!
Our winner, Aleksandar Dragović, 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.

Event: MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Mohammed clinches up with OConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
OConnell working hard to break the clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
OConnell blocks the elbow strike.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mohammed throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell is trying to break free.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed. #BC2#
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.#CL#
Mohammed has closed the distance and engaged OConnell in a clinch. #T1#
OConnell can't break the clinch.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnell looks winded!
OConnell is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.
OConnell is trying to break free.
OConnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but OConnell is avoiding it.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mohammed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but OConnell blocks with his arms.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch. #T2#
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
OConnell looks to throw the jab but Mohammed is out of range.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but OConnell is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but OConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed. #CL#
Mohammed rushes OConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but OConnell blocks it.
Mohammed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mohammed has OConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell wants to break free but Mohammed has control.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OConnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mohammed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OConnell can turn it around.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Mohammed. #T3#
Mohammed lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Paul OConnell's cut even more.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
OConnell dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
OConnell avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Paul OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnell.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a big knee to the head and OConnell goes down! Mohammed pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 1340 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21549 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

225 cm
28 yrs
300 lbs

189 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Mohammed

Schultz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ijsa Mohammed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Schultz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mohammed (0) vs (2) Schultz

Mohammed has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammed (0) vs (5) Schultz
Mohammed trying to remain calm as Schultz controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Schultz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mohammed's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mohammed is trying to improve his position.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schultz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mohammed tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed sneaks back into half guard.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammed (0) vs (8) Schultz
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Schultz prevents Mohammed from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz controlling his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Mohammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz looking to control but Mohammed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mohammed tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Mohammed (0) vs (11) Schultz
Mohammed is trying to break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mohammed can't escape the position.
Schultz controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mohammed is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Mohammed right now.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is continuing to stall.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is trying to break free.
Mohammed is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mohammed's body.
More stalling from Schultz.
Mohammed tries to escape the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed breaks Schultz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammed (2) vs (11) Schultz
Mohammed being controlled here momentarily.

Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mohammed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.

Mohammed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mohammed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz pulls Mohammed in close to prevent any damage.
Mohammed won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed is looking to advance position but Schultz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mohammed (2) vs (15) Schultz
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Schultz the control monster continue. Boring.
Mohammed working to try and regain half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Mohammed tries to improve his position but Schultz has taken his back! Schultz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mohammed tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schultz pushes Mohammed away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Schultz!

Event: Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Mohammed misses with a few strikes there.
Diddlybottom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diddlybottom slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom looks to score with a jab to the body but Mohammed is just out of range.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diddlybottom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Mohammed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diddlybottom lands a body shot.
Diddlybottom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mohammed momentarily. #TD#
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diddlybottom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddlybottom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diddlybottom postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Mohammed is keeping him busy.
Mohammed defending against the ground and pound.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diddlybottom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Mohammed defending against the ground and pound.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diddlybottom is controlling him well.
Diddlybottom throws an elbow but Mohammed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diddlybottom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mohammed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Diddlybottom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammed is trying to buck Diddlybottom off.
Diddlybottom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mohammed parries the strikes from Diddlybottom easily there. Diddlybottom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mohammed to escape.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position but Mohammed is working away. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Diddlybottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Diddlybottom.
Mohammed is pushing Diddlybottom's head away, looking to escape. Diddlybottom manages to hold on to the position though.
Diddlybottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Diddlybottom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mohammed pushes Diddlybottom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diddlybottom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Mohammed throws Diddlybottom to one side and escapes!
Mohammed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Mohammed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diddlybottom on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diddlybottom lands with an uppercut that bounces Mohammed off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diddlybottom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mohammed looks winded!#T3#
Mohammed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diddlybottom connects with a body shot.
Diddlybottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diddlybottom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diddlybottom misses with a double jab.
Diddlybottom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom jabs at Mohammed's body.
Mohammed tries to bum rush Diddlybottom with a series of wild strikes but Diddlybottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Diddlybottom - just one landing.
Diddlybottom punishes Mohammed's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diddlybottom scores with a punch to the head.
Diddlybottom throws a shot to the body.
Mohammed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diddlybottom.
An elbow from Diddlybottom crashes against the mat. #T4#
Mohammed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddlybottom lands some shots froms side control.
Mohammed stops Diddlybottom from passing to mount.
Diddlybottom throws a strike aimed at the side of Mohammed's head but Mohammed avoids it well.
Diddlybottom misses with the ground and pound.
Diddlybottom in side control, throwing shots but Mohammed defends.
Diddlybottom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diddlybottom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mohammed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Diddlybottom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diddlybottom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mohammed is avoiding damage well.
Diddlybottom trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milktoast Diddlybottom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Diddlybottom circles away and keeps his distance.
Diddlybottom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diddlybottom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mohammed's head backwards.
Mohammed throws a head kick that Diddlybottom semi-blocks.
Mohammed throws a right hand that misses
and Diddlybottom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mohammed fails to land with a series of punches.
Diddlybottom dodges the punch combination from Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a looping overhand right but Diddlybottom ducks down to avoid it.
Mohammed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diddlybottom backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diddlybottom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
Diddlybottom connects with a body shot that sends Mohammed's belly button to the back.
Mohammed is still on wobbly legs! Can Diddlybottom finish him?
Mohammed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mohammed seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Diddlybottom steps in with a hook that catches Mohammed right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Diddlybottom follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mohammed looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milktoast Diddlybottom!
A very excited looking Milktoast Diddlybottom 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.

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Bok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Bok has been cut.
Mohammed lands with a right and another and another! Bok is in big trouble! Mohammed lands again and this time it's lights out for Bok! A quality knockout there for Mohammed.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
In his post fight interview, Ijsa Mohammed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as O Rangers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mohammed doesn't seem phased though.
O Rangers thuds a left hand into Mohammed's body.
Mohammed lunges at O Rangers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Rangers's hand. #CL#
Mohammed drives through and clinches with O Rangers against the cage.
O Rangers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
O Rangers decides to pull guard.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mohammed wants to stand but O Rangers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mohammed won't allow O Rangers to sweep him here.
O Rangers has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Rangers is on top in guard. #REVB#
O Rangers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mohammed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Rangers trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom. #T1#
O Rangers forces his way into half guard.
O Rangers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Rangers working over Mohammed with some ground and pound. Mohammed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Rangers slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rangers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Rangers is keen to just control but Mohammed is a slippery customer.
O Rangers prevents Mohammed from standing back up. #ES#
Mohammed has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but O Rangers is on him like a limpet, forcing Mohammed back against the cage.
Mohammed lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that O Rangers shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
Mohammed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Rangers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped O Rangers in his tracks for a moment.
O Rangers avoids the elbow strike from Mohammed, against the cage.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but O Rangers blocks it.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
O Rangers manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mohammed wants to stand but O Rangers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O Rangers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mohammed wanted to stand there but O Rangers had control of the position.
O Rangers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Mohammed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Rangers lands a nice short elbow.
O Rangers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Rangers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
O Rangers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Rangers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Rangers throwing shots but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Mohammed blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Rangers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony O Rangers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
O Rangers connects with a body shot that sends Mohammed's belly button to the back.
Mohammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed is looking to counter punch.
Mohammed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Rangers.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but O Rangers circles away.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Rangers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Mohammed's ribs.
Mohammed dodges the punch combination from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but O Rangers keeps it at a distance.
O Rangers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohammed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Mohammed misses with an uppercut. O Rangers saw that one coming.
O Rangers lands with a good body shot.
Mohammed missing with a left hand there. O Rangers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Mohammed tries to clinch but O Rangers moves away #TD2#
and O Rangers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mohammed's guard.
O Rangers trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
O Rangers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Rangers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rangers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mohammed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
O Rangers has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up. #T2#
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but instead O Rangers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Mohammed is keeping the position.
Mohammed wants to stand up but O Rangers is controlling him.
O Rangers wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Mohammed wants to stand but O Rangers is controlling the position. #T3#
O Rangers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
O Rangers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mohammed wants to stand but O Rangers is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mohammed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ijsa Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rangers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Rangers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Rangers scores with a nice right hand.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but O Rangers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Rangers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mohammed rather than just go for the knockout.
O Rangers throws a hook but Mohammed avoids it easily.
Tony O Rangers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mohammed rushes O Rangers and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
O Rangers drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Mohammed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
O Rangers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed wants to clinch#TD2#
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mohammed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mohammed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mohammed drops his hands momentarily and O Rangers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Rangers lands a jab.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Rangers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Rangers slips a jab from Mohammed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but O Rangers is avoiding it.
O Rangers scores with a sloppy right hand. Mohammed should have avoided that one.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
Ijsa Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Mohammed does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from O Rangers.
Mohammed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
The fighters circling - O Rangers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Rangers lands with a shot to the body.
O Rangers throws out a powerful jab.
O Rangers cracks Mohammed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mohammed tries to clinch up
and O Rangers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Mohammed is rocked!
O Rangers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Mohammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Rangers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mohammed seems to have got his legs back now.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
O Rangers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Rangers thuds his right hand into Mohammed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
O Rangers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mohammed tries to clinch but O Rangers is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Rangers lands a jab to Mohammed's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Rangers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Rangers lands a nice hook to Mohammed's body. Mohammed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Rangers jabs at Mohammed's body.
O Rangers lands a right hook to the body.
Tony O Rangers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mohammed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Rangers with a jab.
O Rangers lands with a shot to the body.
O Rangers lands a body shot.
O Rangers shoots in for a double leg but Mohammed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Mohammed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Mohammed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mohammed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Rangers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Rangers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Rangers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Rangers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Rangers lands a jab to Mohammed's midsection.
O Rangers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mohammed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Rangers.
Mohammed wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed letting O Rangers take a breather here.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Rangers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Rangers dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but O Rangers blocks with his arms.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ijsa Mohammed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
O Rangers avoids the elbow strike from Mohammed, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Rangers 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!
A very excited looking Tony O Rangers 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.

Event: HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily.
Asashoryu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Mohammed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Mohammed takes the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammed.
A short uppercut from Mohammed.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Asashoryu avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asashoryu blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mohammed fails to land.
Asashoryu is looking to break free of the clinch but Mohammed has double underhooks.
Asashoryu blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed has Asashoryu pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Asashoryu is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mohammed - that's hurt Asashoryu badly! Oh, another knee lands and Asashoryu is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Asashoryu doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ijsa Mohammed!
A relieved looking Ijsa Mohammed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Mohammed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vatanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mohammed scrambles back to his feet.
Vatanen misses with a straight left.
Vatanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mohammed throws out the jab.
Vatanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Vatanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohammed lands a nice uppercut.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mohammed scores with a shoulder strike.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped Vatanen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Vatanen tries a body shot but Mohammed blocks it.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Vatanen tries a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed. #CUT#
The cut above Sami Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vatanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatanen takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
Sami Vatanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Vatanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ijsa Mohammed!
A relieved looking Ijsa Mohammed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mohammed moves forwards but Boagrius connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Mohammed pushes Boagrius up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Orpheus Boagrius has been cut.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Boagrius blocks it.
Boagrius lands a hook that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
Boagrius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mohammed looks winded!
Boagrius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mohammed blocks a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius is working Mohammed over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boagrius.
Boagrius pushes Mohammed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boagrius lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
A short uppercut from Boagrius.
Mohammed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boagrius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boagrius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boagrius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boagrius lands with a light punch inside.
Boagrius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
Boagrius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mohammed is still on wobbly legs! Can Boagrius finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Boagrius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boagrius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mohammed with a big uppercut! Mohammed tries to clinch up but Boagrius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mohammed to the mat! Mohammed covers up and Boagrius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 126 - Cruz vs Mohammed
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Cruz moves away from the strike by Mohammed.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.#CL#
Cruz clinches up with Mohammed and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to control Mohammed's arms but Mohammed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Ijsa Mohammed has been cut.
Mohammed looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Cruz taking a breather.
A short left from Cruz.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz is trying to stall. #T2#
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz pushes Mohammed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz is trying to stall.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms. #T3#
A knee to the head by Cruz.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz taking a breather.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Cruz. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz lands a big right hand that drops Mohammed! The killer instinct kicks in and Cruz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Cruz!
After winning the bout, Tre Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GKNY 123 - Wills vs Song
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Santos Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Mohammed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mohammed throws out the jab.
Santos Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed misses with the combination.
Mohammed swinging wildly here.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Mohammed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Mohammed drops Santos Diaz with a left right combo! Mohammed follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Patrico Santos Diaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Mohammed stands up. #TD2#
Santos Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mohammed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos Diaz on the ground.
Santos Diaz is staying tight to Mohammed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Santos Diaz drags him back down.#T1#
Santos Diaz trying to control the position but Mohammed is working away.
Santos Diaz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mohammed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mohammed is trying to buck Santos Diaz off.#SUB2#
Santos Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Santos Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mohammed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santos Diaz is controlling him well.#T3#
Santos Diaz trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Mohammed. Those never looked like landing.
Santos Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Santos Diaz avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mohammed! Santos Diaz is out on his feet! Mohammed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santos Diaz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santos Diaz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
A relieved looking Ijsa Mohammed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mohammed lands a hook that stumbles Reading back into the ropes. Mohammed follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Reading to the canvas! Mohammed pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Reading has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
A victorious Ijsa Mohammed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017

#R1#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.
Jackson clobbers Mohammed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mohammed throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mohammed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Mohammed's side.#CL#
Mohammed has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson taking a breather.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson lands with a hook. Mohammed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been told by Mohammed's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mohammed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Mohammed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Mohammed rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Mohammed ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mohammed manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Mohammed is rocked!
Jackson advances position into side control!
Oh Mohammed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mohammed!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mohammed seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammed tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Mohammed really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson tries to control but Mohammed wriggling away.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Mohammed is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mohammed is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Mohammed is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohammed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammed tries to get out of the position.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mohammed tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohammed is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mohammed blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Mohammed's head back. #CL#
Mohammed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to work over Mohammed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed. #KD#
Mohammed drops Jackson with a nice combination! Mohammed dives into Jackson's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Rory Jackson has been cut.
Mohammed wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rory Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is pulling down on Mohammed's head to control his posture.
Mohammed won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson is pulling down on Mohammed's head. It's preventing any offense from Mohammed, at least for the moment.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Mohammed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rory Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mohammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ijsa Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
As Mohammed backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Mohammed manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Nice combo by Jackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Mohammed falls to the canvas and Jackson follows him into side control.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mohammed is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mohammed and Jackson goes tumbling to the canvas! Mohammed follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Mohammed is going to stand back up. #ES2#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mohammed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mohammed moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMohammed.#T4#
Mohammed closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mohammed doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rory Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohammed under the eye.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to clinch
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson is stalking Mohammed. Mohammed circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jackson, and it's lights out! Mohammed really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Jackson!
Rory Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Mohammed saw that one coming.
We've been told by Mohammed's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Brown.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Mohammed with an uppercut!
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Brown moves into the 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!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Brown drops Mohammed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mohammed looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Mohammed is rocked!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Mohammed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mohammed's jaw. Mohammed's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Brown does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Brown!
Our winner, Bruno Brown, 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 81
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Mugabe pushes him off.
A lazy left from Mohammed finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.
Mohammed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mugabe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Mugabe gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Mugabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mohammed is pushing Mugabe's head away, looking to escape. Mugabe manages to hold on to the position though.
Mohammed defending against the ground and pound.
Mohammed is trying to buck Mugabe off.
Mugabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mugabe is putting a hurting on Mohammed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mugabe cracks Mohammed with a big right hand but Mohammed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugabe cracks Mohammed with a big elbow.
Mugabe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mohammed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mugabe 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.
Mugabe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mugabe is looking to take a break and control but Mohammed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mugabe working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Mohammed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mugabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mugabe is controlling him well.
Mugabe trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Mohammed is being controlled here.
Mugabe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet.
Mugabe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mugabe scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Mohammed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mugabe is controlling him well.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
Mugabe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mohammed to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
Mugabe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mohammed is still in real trouble! Can Mugabe finish him?
Mugabe lands a strong strike to the head of Mohammed. That's dazed him! Mugabe looking to finish here. Mohammed is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mugabe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Mugabe looks for a takedown but Mohammed sprawls well.#CL2#
Mugabe gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Mugabe's ribcage.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Rob Mugabe has been cut.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mugabe's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mugabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mugabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mugabe blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Mugabe's ribcage.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Mugabe blocks it.
Mugabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mohammed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mugabe lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mugabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Mugabe has Mohammed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mugabe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mohammed tumbling to the mat - Mugabe dives into Mohammed's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mohammed wants to stand up but Mugabe is controlling him.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe prevents Mohammed from getting back to his feet.
Mohammed is looking to stand back up but Mugabe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mohammed.
Mugabe prevents Mohammed from standing back up.
Mugabe winds up and cracks Mohammed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mohammed manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Mohammed has Mugabe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mugabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3##TD#
Mugabe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mugabe is working Mohammed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mugabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammed's head.
Mugabe is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mugabe passes Mohammed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mugabe is keen to just control but Mohammed is a slippery customer.
Mohammed tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mugabe manages to move to mount!
Mugabe landing strikes from the mount.
Mugabe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mohammed wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mugabe with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mugabe working Mohammed over with strikes here.
Mugabe softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mohammed is out cold! Mugabe jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with Stahl.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed avoids the elbow strike from Stahl, against the cage.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stahl looks winded!#T1#
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Stahl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mohammed is trying to stand back up but Stahl is controlling him
Stahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed keeps working.
Stahl trying to mount his opponent but Mohammed defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
Mohammed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stahl on the ground.
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl trying to mount his opponent but Mohammed defends it.
Mohammed is trying to stand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Mohammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed lands a nice knee to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl fails to pull guard.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.#T4#
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohammed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target. #CL#
Mohammed clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl takes an elbow to the temple.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face. #ROC#
Stahl is rocked!
Stahl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammed smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mohammed darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. #KD#
Mohammed connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Stahl goes down! Mohammed jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Mohammed finish him?#SU#
Mohammed stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL#
Mohammed drives through and clinches with Stahl against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD2#
Stahl pulls guard successfully.
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stahl's guard.#SUB2#
Stahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohammed wants to get up but he can't break Stahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2#
Stahl has his foot on Mohammed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammed works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahl has control of Mohammed's left arm, preventing Mohammed from doing any damage.
Mohammed wants to get up but he can't break Stahl's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stahl trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammed is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stahl's guard.
Stahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mohammed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mohammed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stahl is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohammed fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Stahl gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Stahl. #T3#
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Stahl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mohammed pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
That's time! Mohammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Stahl rushes Mohammed and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stahl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Stahl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Stahl is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mohammed can't fight it off and eventually Stahl manages to take the fight to the floor. Mohammed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Stahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##ES#
Mohammed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stahl off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stahl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mohammed is defending well for now.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Mohammed lands a good knee to the midsection. Stahl won't want to take too many of those.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Stahl missing with knees to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stahl managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl lands with a left to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mohammed has closed the distance and engaged Stahl in a clinch. #T4#
Stahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Mohammed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammed tries to avoid it but Stahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammed to the ground. Mohammed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Mohammed lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stahl sprawling to the canvas. Mohammed follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stahl hang on?
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mohammed is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
Stahl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stahl is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl is controlling the position.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well. #T1#
Mohammed wants to stand up but Stahl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well.
Mohammed tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Stahl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mohammed is defending well for now.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stahl is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.#T2##CL#
Mohammed has Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mohammed.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stahl tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohammed avoids the damage to the body.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage. #T3#
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Stahl has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mohammed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammed tries to get out of the position.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Stahl isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl is standing up over Mohammed. Mohammed looks to escape but Stahl dives into side control.
Mohammed is pushing Stahl's head away, looking to escape. Stahl manages to hold on to the position though.
Mohammed is not content to let Stahl control the position. #SUB2#
Stahl tries for a kimura but Mohammed is defending well. #T4#
Mohammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stahl misses with the ground and pound.
Stahl controlling the position.
Hussein Stahl has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stahl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet.
Stahl tries to advance to mount but Mohammed denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed had his way with Hussein Stahl in that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##CL2#
Stahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Stahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mohammed prevents it.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Stahl lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed with a nice cross.#CL#
Mohammed forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Mohammed controls the action.
Stahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mohammed obliges.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Stahl's ribcage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl tries for a takedown but Mohammed manages to get underhooks.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl can't get the takedown.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed stops a takedown attempt from Stahl.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed blocks a body shot from Stahl.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Stahl manages to pull guard.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammed is aware though and is defending well.
Ijsa Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed wants to stand but Stahl is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ijsa Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ijsa Mohammed 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Nelson. #KD2#
Nelson drops Mohammed with a nice combination! Nelson dives into Mohammed's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Ijsa Mohammed has been cut.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed is trying to buck Nelson off.
Mohammed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson works to advance to full mount. Mohammed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mohammed is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mohammed is trying to stand up.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mohammed tries to buck Nelson off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mohammed has managed to escape the submission attempt. #ES#
Mohammed somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#CL#
Mohammed rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammed smiles and moves away.
Mohammed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Mohammed lands a left and a right that sends Nelson crashing to the canvas! Mohammed dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Roger Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is holding on tight.
Mohammed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson tries to hold on but Mohammed pushes him away.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Mohammed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is holding on tight.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Mohammed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mohammed controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson wants to control but Mohammed is having none of it.#SU#
Mohammed gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Mohammed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nelson is looking to slow Mohammed down with leg kicks.
Mohammed needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Mohammed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Mohammed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mohammed engages and cracks Nelson with a massive lead left hook - Nelson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mohammed is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed retains his super heavyweight title!
Ijsa Mohammed made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 51
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Mohammed checks a low kick from Stahl.#CL#
Mohammed pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face. #CUT#
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Mohammed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Stahl is trying to drag Mohammed to the mat but Mohammed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mohammed after a bit of a struggle.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mohammed clinches up with Stahl and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stahl.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch successfully.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stahl's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mohammed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Mohammed forces Stahl back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl looking for a takedown.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Stahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl is breathing heavily.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl goes for a takedown attempt but Mohammed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms. #T2##TD2#
Stahl tightens his grip and picks Mohammed up, before dumping him to the ground. Mohammed manages to land in guard.
Stahl won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Stahl slips nicely into half guard.
Stahl is keen to just control but Mohammed is a slippery customer.#ES#
Mohammed manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stahl keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Mohammed. #T3#
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mohammed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Mohammed clinches.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Stahl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stahl takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed crunches a lovely knee into Stahl's ribcage.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl tries to pull guard but Mohammed holds him up against the cage and eventually Stahl drops back down to his feet.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Stahl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mohammed is defending well.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mohammed blocks a head kick by Stahl.
Stahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stahl is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stahl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stahl is working for takedown but Mohammed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mohammed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Some wild striking there from Mohammed.
Stahl misses the shot to the body.
Mohammed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
Stahl controls Mohammed momentarily but Mohammed frees himself.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammed is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed tries to stand but Stahl is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but instead Stahl has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mohammed wants to stand and escape but Stahl is having none of it.
Mohammed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stahl dives into side control.
My spies in DiscoClub inform me that Stahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mohammed is pushing Stahl's head away, looking to escape. Stahl manages to hold on to the position though.
Stahl trying to control the action but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Mohammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Stahl controlling from side mount.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Stahl drags him back down.
Stahl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mohammed's legs.
Stahl wants to control but Mohammed is keeping him busy.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Mohammed has Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Stahl shrugs off.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ijsa Mohammed had his way with Hussein Stahl in that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Stahl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Stahl tries to keep at a distance but Mohammed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stahl has Mohammed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohammed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely. #T1#
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mohammed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ijsa Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Mohammed scores with a one two! Stahl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
Stahl looking for a takedown.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl wants a takedown.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed. #TD2#
Stahl successfully pulls guard.
Hussein Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up.
Stahl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mohammed wanted to stand there but Stahl had control of the position.
Stahl pulls Mohammed in close to his closed guard and prevents Mohammed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mohammed wanted to stand there but Stahl had control of the position. #SUB2#
Stahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Stahl looking for a guillotine here but Mohammed defends easily.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Stahl won't let him.
Stahl is trying to control the position but Mohammed postures up.
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing Mohammed from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stahl throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Mohammed rushes Stahl and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Stahl wants the takedown. Mohammed is fighting it off but Stahl persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mohammed's guard against the cage.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stahl is controlling him.
Ijsa Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Stahl passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ijsa Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ijsa Mohammed made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Paulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulik is breathing heavily.
Paulik takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Mohammed lands a big knee to the head and Paulik goes down! Mohammed is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Paulik is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Mohammed stands up and beckons Paulik to his feet.
Oh Paulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Paulik gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Paulik blocks with his arms.
Paulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed jerks Paulik's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Paulik drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mohammed goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mohammed because Paulik was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ijsa Mohammed!
During a confident post fight interview, Ijsa Mohammed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Mohammed has Calloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Calloway has been cut.
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calloway's defenses.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Calloway missing with knees to the body.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped Calloway in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Calloway blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Calloway blocks with his arms.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mohammed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Calloway is breathing heavily.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Calloway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calloway's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Calloway shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mohammed. #KD2#
Mohammed has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Calloway goes down! Mohammed dives on top of him - Calloway manages to get guard. #ROC2#
Calloway is rocked!
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Calloway won't let him.
Oh Calloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calloway seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calloway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammed smiles and moves away.
Calloway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calloway looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##CL2#
Mohammed has managed to clinch.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Calloway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Calloway gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Calloway blocks with his arms.
Calloway stalling in the clinch but Mohammed improves position.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Calloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed lands a big knee to the head and Calloway goes down! Mohammed pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Our winner, Ijsa Mohammed, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Toni Urg has been cut.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Urg's face.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Urg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urg is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.
Urg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Urg is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Urg blocks it.
Oh Urg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urg is pressed against the cage. Mohammed pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Urg! Two more big strikes from Mohammed and Urg crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
A victorious Ijsa Mohammed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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