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Event:
K-1 13 Young vs Hare
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wonstom is looking to slow Nassar down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Wonstom takes the fight into the clinch.
Nassar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wonstom has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Nassar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom tries to clinch up.
Nassar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Wonstom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.
Wonstom misses with a double jab.
Wonstom wants to clinch up but Nassar keeps it at a distance.
Nassar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nassar duly obliges.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassar cracks Wonstom with an open hand slap.
Nassar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nassar misses the shot to the body.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Wonstom lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonstom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Wonstom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Wonstom.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar takes an elbow to the temple.
Nassar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonstom lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonstom.
Wonstom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nassar's efforts to push away.#BC#
Nassar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nassar moves out of range as Wonstom strikes.
A swing and a miss from Wonstom.
Nassar jabs at Wonstom's body.
Nice defenses there by Nassar.
Nassar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonstom.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Wonstom slips the punch.
Wonstom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Wonstom.
Nassar stalks Wonstom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wonstom's face. Wonstom staggers backwards, shaken.
Nassar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nassar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nassar misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wonstom. Those never looked like landing.
Wonstom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassar.
Nassar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Wonstom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Nassar is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar blocks a head kick by Wonstom.
Oh Nassar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Wonstom clinches up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Wonstom.
Wonstom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonstom lands an elbow just above Nassar 's eye.
Wonstom creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nassar crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Nassar face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Wonstom takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ivan Wonstom!
A very excited looking Ivan Wonstom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
K-1 Round 6 Ukkeli vs Ripgut
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Ritchie moves in looking to clinch but Nassar pushes him off.
As Ritchie backs off Nassar throws a huge counter combo but Ritchie manages to avoid it all.
Ritchie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Nassar keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ritchie. That's going to slow Nassar down.
Nassar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritchie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nassar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ritchie taking a breather.
Nassar digs a right hand underneath Ritchie's ribcage. Ritchie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Ritchie breaks from the clinch.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar is having none of it.
Nassar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Nassar misses.
Ritchie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ritchie moves in looking to clinch but Nassar pushes him off.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritchie is looking to clinch.
Ritchie is looking to clinch.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nassar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nassar.
Ritchie darts in trying to clinch
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Nassar has Ritchie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nassar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ritchie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ritchie lands a left hand.
#T2#
Ritchie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nassar lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritchie. #BC2#
Nassar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassar scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar lands a two punch combo.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Ritchie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritchie is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritchie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nassar misses the shot to the body.
Ritchie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nassar counters with a series of strikes. Ritchie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nassar swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Nassar keeps it at a distance.
Ritchie tries to clinch there but Nassar circles away.
Nassar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ritchie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nassar at a distance.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
Ritchie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nassar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George Nassar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Nassar does no damage.
Ritchie is looking to clinch.
Ritchie is looking to clinch.
Nassar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ritchie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar is having none of it.
George Nassar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ritchie moves in looking to clinch but Nassar pushes him off.
Nassar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritchie avoids the body shot from Nassar.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Ritchie slips the punch.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar is having none of it.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritchie.
Nassar misses with a double jab
and Ritchie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nassar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritchie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassar throws a jab when Ritchie was well out of range.
Ritchie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Ritchie wants to clinch.
Nassar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ritchie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritchie is looking to clinch.
Nassar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritchie.
Nassar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ritchie is looking to counter the offense by Nassar and move into the clinch.
Ritchie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ritchie counters with an inside leg kick.
Nassar is breathing heavily.
Nassar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Ritchie avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritchie tries to clinch
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ritchie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar moves away
and Nassar counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Nassar finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Nassar.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
Ritchie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritchie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritchie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritchie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nassar clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritchie has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Ritchie is looking to break free of the clinch but Nassar has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ritchie.
Ritchie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nassar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritchie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nassar can turn it around.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Nassar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nassar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritchie.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Nassar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nassar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nassar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritchie.
Ritchie is looking to counter the offense by Nassar and move into the clinch.
Nassar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritchie.#CL2#
Nassar drives through and clinches with Ritchie against the ropes.
Ritchie avoiding damage as Nassar throws knees to the body.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritchie blocks a body shot from Nassar.
Ritchie taking a breather.
I was talking to Ritchie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nassar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nassar throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Nassar lands a shot to the body.
Nassar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nassar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Nassar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ritchie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritchie tries to clinch up but Nassar circles away and keeps his distance.
Robert Ritchie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritchie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritchie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Ritchie avoids it well.
Ritchie is looking to counter the offense by Nassar and move into the clinch.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George Nassar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ritchie tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Nassar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nassar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nassar!
George Nassar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Grand Prix K1
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a right hand that Xenophobus ducks under and follows up with a left that Xenophobus also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well.
Xenophobus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xenophobus connects with a nice looking jab.
Xenophobus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the body.
Nassar slips a straight right by Xenophobus.
Nassar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nassar on the side of the head.
Nassar misses with a wild combination.
Nassar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nassar moves away.
A head kick misses from Xenophobus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nassar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xenophobus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nassar has time to react.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassar misses with the combination.
Xenophobus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Nassar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Nassar.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xenophobus misses with a hook
and Nassar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Nassar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Xenophobus blocking some punches.
Xenophobus avoiding damage.
Nassar is trying to break the clinch but Xenophobus has him pressed against the ropes.
Xenophobus cracks Nassar with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nassar as Xenophobus tries to tie him up.
Xenophobus has Nassar pushed against the ropes.
Xenophobus taking a breather.
Xenophobus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xenophobus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Xenophobus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nassar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xenophobus taking a breather.
Xenophobus is looking to control Nassar's arms but Nassar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xenophobus has his back to the ropes.
Xenophobus trying to stall but Nassar improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulysseus Xenophobus.#CL2#
Xenophobus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nassar misses with a body punch.
Xenophobus tries to work over Nassar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xenophobus has Nassar pressed against the ropes, preventing Nassar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xenophobus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Xenophobus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassar's elbow. #BC#
Nassar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassar manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Xenophobus looks to land a left hand but Nassar moved out of range nicely.
Nassar misses with a wild body shot.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xenophobus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xenophobus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Nassar does no damage.
Nassar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Nassar.
Nassar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xenophobus was well out of range. Poor timing from Nassar.
Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nassar with a body shot.
Xenophobus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nassar. That did some damage!
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Nassar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George Nassar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nassar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nassar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nassar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Xenophobus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xenophobus misses with a few strikes there.
Nassar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Xenophobus.
Nassar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xenophobus at a distance.
Nassar lands a really nice looking cross but Xenophobus seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Xenophobus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Nassar moved out of range.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xenophobus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xenophobus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nassar checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nassar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Xenophobus is just out of range.
Xenophobus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Nassar moves away and avoids it.
Xenophobus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xenophobus unleashes a big counter combination but Nassar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xenophobus digs a good body shot into Nassar's ribs.
Xenophobus tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nassar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xenophobus misses with a hook.
Xenophobus throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nassar.
Nassar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xenophobus throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus throws a head kick that misses.
Nassar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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.
#R3#
Nassar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xenophobus finds it's way round the side to connect with Nassar's head.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar avoids it easily.
Xenophobus takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Xenophobus is looking to score with low kicks.
Xenophobus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nassar misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenophobus manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xenophobus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Nassar is rocked!
Nassar drops his guard momentarily, allowing Xenophobus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Nassar! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Xenophobus takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ulysseus Xenophobus!
Ulysseus Xenophobus 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.
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Event:
AFA 6 - TBA
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nassar throws a right and a left that Pitung avoids nicely.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Nassar cracks Pitung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nassar's calf.
Pitung throws the left hand but Nassar avoids the punch easily.
Pitung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pitung throws a looping overhand right but Nassar ducks down to avoid it.
Pitung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nassar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung is looking to chop away at Nassar's legs. #CL2#
Nassar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitung, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nassar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Nassar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pitung stopping the sweep attempt from Nassar.
Nassar keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Pitung wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Nassar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pitung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pitung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitung stopping the sweep attempt from Nassar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nassar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitung controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nassar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitung circles away.
Nassar avoids the body shot from Pitung.
Nassar throws a shot to the body.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
A jab from Nassar does it's job there.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nassar lands with a straight right. Pitung didn't see that one coming.
Pitung throws a solid leg kick but Nassar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pitung.
Pitung lands a jab to Nassar's midsection.
Pitung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pitung takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Nassar throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
It looked like Pitung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nassar misses with a series of wild punches.
Bang Pitung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nassar misses with the combination.
George Nassar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Nassar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nassar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nassar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitung at a distance.
Pitung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitung wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Nassar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitung sprawls well initially but Nassar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nassar wants to take a breather but Pitung is having none of it.
Pitung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nassar is controlling the pace.
Pitung tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg. #T4#
Nassar is looking to advance position but Pitung won't allow it.
Nassar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nassar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pitung defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nassar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nassar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitung throws a wild body kick that Nassar sees coming a mile off.
Nassar shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitung sprawls well. He's pushed Nassar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pitung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nassar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nassar ducks right into an uppercut from Pitung.
Nassar ducks under a wild hook from Pitung.
Nassar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nassar digs a good body shot into Pitung's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung looks to land a left hand but Nassar moved out of range nicely.
George Nassar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nassar throws a series of strikes that have Pitung backpedaling.
Pitung misses with a body shot.
Pitung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pitung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
George Nassar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Pitung. Those never looked like landing.
Nassar swinging wildly here.
Pitung dodges the punch combination from Nassar.
Nassar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nassar circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Pitung.
Nassar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nassar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nassar lands a nice looking body shot.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Pitung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nassar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Nassar.
#CL2#
Nassar clinches with his opponent.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitung moves forwards but Nassar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nassar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitung misses with a lunging right hand
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nassar stalks Pitung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pitung's face. Pitung staggers backwards, shaken.
Pitung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nassar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nassar takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Nassar throws a hook to the side of Pitung's head but Pitung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nassar scores with the left hand. Pitung knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nassar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitung is fending him off so far but Nassar persists. Nope, Pitung circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Nassar tries to bum rush Pitung with a series of wild strikes but Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nassar finds it's way round the side to connect with Pitung's head.
Pitung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nassar.
A jab from Pitung finds it's way through Nassar's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nassar as he connects with a hook.
Nassar lands with a hook. Pitung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pitung scores with a hook.
Pitung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassar digs a good body shot into Pitung's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Nassar takes a shot to the head.
Pitung can't find room to land a body shot as Nassar controls the action.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Pitung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Nassar.
Pitung working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
A short right from Pitung.
Nassar is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitung finish him?
Pitung is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pitung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pitung lands a big right hand that drops Nassar! The killer instinct kicks in and Pitung finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pitung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Pitung!
A victorious Bang Pitung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nassar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nassar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darkk's hands.
Nassar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darkk finds it's way round the side to connect with Nassar's head.
Darkk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nassar moves away.#CL2#
Darkk moves into the clinch successfully.
Darkk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar is trying to pull guard but Darkk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
Darkk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Nassar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darkk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nassar.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Darkk holds him up against the cage and eventually Nassar drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Nassar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Darkk.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Nassar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Darkk misses.
Darkk jabs Nassar right on the nose. Nassar blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Darkk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darkk avoids the body shot from Nassar.
A big right from Darkk misses.
Nassar lands a jab to the head.
Darkk scoring well with a low kick there.
Nassar throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nassar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nassar scores with a hook to the body. Darkk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nassar lands a jab to Darkk's midsection.
Nassar drops his hands momentarily and Darkk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk swinging wildly here.
Nassar throws a jab when Darkk was well out of range.#T2#
Nassar throws an off balance right hand
and Darkk counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Nassar instigates a clinch.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Darkk. #BC#
Nassar breaks the clinch.
Nassar takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
As Darkk looks to move away, Nassar throws a big counter combo but Darkk just gets out of the way.
Darkk throws a leg kick but Nassar checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkk misses with a hook. Nassar ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Nassar.
Nassar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Darkk. #T3#
Nassar wants to clinch.
Darkk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nassar tries to bum rush Darkk with a series of wild strikes but Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nassar cracks Darkk with an open hand slap.
Darkk is looking to land body kicks.
Darkk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nassar scores with a decent looking hook.
Darkk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nassar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nassar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Nassar misses with a double jab.
Darkk throws a series of punches but Nassar moves out of range.
Darkk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Nassar connects with the punch.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Darkk avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
Ebeneezer Darkk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassar.
Darkk 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar thuds a left hand into Darkk's body.
Nassar slips a straight right by Darkk.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Nassar clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nassar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darkk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darkk slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darkk takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Darkk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darkk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nassar.
Darkk stuffs the takedown attempt from Nassar. Nassar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nassar misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darkk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nassar will feel that in the morning.
Darkk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nassar's head.
Darkk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Darkk to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nassar throws a hook but Darkk avoids it easily.
Darkk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darkk throws an overhand right that drops Nassar like a sack of potatoes! Darkk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebeneezer Darkk!
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Event:
Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Good exchange - Nassar coming out on top.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nassar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nassar works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nassar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pain!
Pain scores with a nice strike.
Nassar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nassar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pain to score with a decent uppercut.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Pain misses the jab.#CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Nassar against the cage.
#TD#
Nassar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nassar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Nassar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nassar manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Nassar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain won't allow Nassar to sweep him here.
Pain wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Pain advances position into side control!
Pain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nassar is not content to let Pain control the position.
Nassar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Pain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pain scoring with strikes but Nassar is staying in there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nassar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pain has taken his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Pain tightening his grip on Nassar, looking for the choke.
Nassar takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Pain sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Nassar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sarkisyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nassar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarkisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarkisyan misses with a leg kick
and Nassar counters with a left and a right that stings Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands with an overhand left.
Sarkisyan defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
Nassar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Nassar moves out of range of the body kick from Sarkisyan.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarkisyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice body kick.
Nassar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sarkisyan in his tracks.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nassar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
Nassar leaves his chin hanging out and Sarkisyan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nassar crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aharon Sarkisyan!
A victorious Aharon Sarkisyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nassar misses with a hook.
Miletich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miletich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Miletich there.
Miletich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miletich keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming.
Miletich throws a chopping leg kick but Nassar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nassar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miletich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at the smoker in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nassar takes a step back to recover.
Nassar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nassar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miletich. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Miletich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nassar slips a jab from Miletich.
Nassar throws out a counter right but Miletich avoids it with no problem.
Nassar blocks a leg kick.
Nassar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miletich looks for the body kick but Nassar saw that one coming.
Miletich sets himself, and Nassar steps forward looking for the clinch! Miletich avoids it this time.#CL#
Nassar tries to keep at a distance but Miletich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nassar swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miletich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nassar working hard to break the clinch.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nassar lands a left hand.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
Miletich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miletich. #T2#
Miletich blocks a body shot from Nassar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miletich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar tries a body shot but Miletich blocks it.
Nassar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nassar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nassar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miletich's elbow.
Miletich is trying to pull guard but Nassar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Miletich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Miletich has Nassar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miletich blocks an uppercut.
Nassar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Miletich tries to pull guard but Nassar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miletich.
Miletich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nassar backwards. #ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nassar is still on wobbly legs! Can Miletich finish him?
Miletich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Miletich lands a big right hand that drops Nassar! The killer instinct kicks in and Miletich finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Miletich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Miletich!
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Event:
Aspire 60: Brophy vs Adams
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nassar 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.
Nassar throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Nassar tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Nassar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vegas slips a straight right by Nassar.
Vegas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas slips a straight right by Nassar.
Vegas tries to counter with a clinch but Nassar shakes him off and moves away.
Vegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Nassar.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas throws a leg kick that misses.
Nassar misses with a straight left. #T1#
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Nassar throws a right hand that misses
and Nassar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nassar misses with a double jab
and Vegas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A left and a right from Nassar both land. Nice combination.
Nassar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vegas.
Nassar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Vegas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Nassar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nassar scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Nassar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
#T2#
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Nassar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Vegas pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nassar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vegas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nassar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nassar won't allow Vegas to sweep him here.
Nassar 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. #SUB2#
Vegas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nassar has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Vegas trying to control from the bottom.
Vegas tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Nassar controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nassar stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Nassar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
George Nassar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Nassar's leg. Nassar is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nassar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nassar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Vegas moves away and avoids it.
Nassar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Nassar.
Nassar lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nassar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vegas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar drops his hands momentarily and Vegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nassar missing with a left hand there. Vegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Vegas saw that one coming.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Nassar.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegas can do to turn this around?
Nassar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nassar momentarily.
Vegas wants to clinch up but Nassar keeps it at a distance.
Nassar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nassar throws out the jab.
Vegas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nassar misses with a two punch combination.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Vegas slips the punch.
Vegas tests Nassar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar misses with a left hand
and Vegas counters with a huge left! Nassar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vegas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nassar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vegas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Vegas!
A very excited looking Johnny Vegas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nassar slips under a jab from Pake.
Nassar throws a good cross that connects.
Pake misses with a hook. Nassar ducked under it nicely.
Nassar scores with a nice strike.
Nassar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nassar.
Nassar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pake lands a front kick.
Pake lands a leg kick that knocks Nassar off balance momentarily.
Nassar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pake.
Nassar misses with a hook
and Pake counters with a three punch combo that has Nassar backing up. Nassar nods at Pake to acknowledge the strikes.
Pake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassar.
Nassar lands a jab.#ROC#
Pake is rocked!#T1#
Nassar measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pake! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Nassar!
George Nassar very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassar misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Nassar.
Redfield misses with a body shot
and Nassar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfield.
Nassar throws a lazy right hand but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfield throws a head kick but Nassar moves out of range.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Nassar misses.
Nassar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
A punch lands to the side of Redfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nassar connects with a looping right hand.
Nassar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Nassar controls the action.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Redfield lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Redfield.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
Nassar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nassar misses with some punches.
Nassar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redfield tries to work over Nassar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Nassar throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
Nassar takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nassar misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Nassar's head.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Redfield can't find room to land a body shot as Nassar controls the action.
#BC2#
Nassar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfield lands with a shot to the body.
Nassar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nassar cracks Redfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nassar at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Redfield.
Nassar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nassar moves away from the strike by Redfield.
Redfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfield tries to clinch there but Nassar circles away.
Redfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nassar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redfield scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Redfield clinches up with Nassar and pushes him back against the cage.
Redfield misses with some punches.
#T3#
Nassar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Nassar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nassar.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nassar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nassar is trying to break free.
A short right from Redfield on the inside.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar takes a shot to the head.
Nassar pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield. #T4#
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Nassar controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Nassar pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Nassar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield misses with some punches.
A short right from Nassar.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Nassar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nassar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Redfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nassar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nassar lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Nassar - just one landing.
Nassar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfield throws a counter high kick but Nassar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Redfield saw that one coming.
Nassar avoids the body shot from Redfield.
Danga de danga de dang - Nassar scores with a four punch combination!
Nassar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redfield at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
George Nassar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield is looking to wear down Nassar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Nassar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nassar throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield slips a straight right by Nassar.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Nassar swats away the attempt to clinch by Redfield.
Redfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar lands with a hook. Redfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redfield looks to clinch
letting Nassar counter with a right hand.
Redfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
Redfield cracks Nassar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Redfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nassar throws a poor cross that misses
and Redfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nassar thinking.
Redfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Redfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Redfield misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Redfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Nassar finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield misses the jab.
Nassar misses the jab.#CL#
Redfield clinches up against the cage.
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Nassar.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Redfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nassar lands with a short shot to the head.
Nassar wants to get back to striking at distance but Redfield won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfield.
Nassar takes a shot to the head.
Nassar lands a body punch.
Redfield presses Nassar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Nassar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redfield.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peter Redfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
Nassar lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield lands a right hand.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Redfield tries to work over Nassar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Nassar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Nassar misses with a body punch.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar is trying to break free.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nassar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nassar working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassar has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nassar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar blocks a body shot from Redfield.
A head punch on the inside from Nassar fails to land.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Redfield working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redfield lands a nice hook to Nassar's body. Nassar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nassar throws a right hand that misses
and Redfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Redfield moved out of range nicely.
Nassar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nassar throws a counter combo.
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Nassar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nassar throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Nassar as he connects with a hook.
Redfield moves in looking to clinch but Nassar pushes him off.
Redfield gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redfield tries to clinch up but Nassar circles away and keeps his distance.
Nassar cracks Redfield with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Redfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nassar blocks a head kick by Redfield.
Redfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Redfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Nassar circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nassar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nassar throws a jab but it's blocked by Redfield.
Nassar blocks a head kick by Redfield.
Redfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redfield is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
Redfield throws a looping overhand right but Nassar ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Redfield clinches up with Nassar and pushes him back against the cage.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Nassar throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peter Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
A short uppercut from Redfield.
Nassar throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield gets through Nassar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nassar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nassar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nassar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nassar fails to land.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nassar misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Redfield.
#T3#
Redfield blocking some punches.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Nassar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nassar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nassar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nassar.
A short uppercut from Nassar.
Nassar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nassar fails to land.
Nassar misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
A left hand lands to the body for Redfield.
A short uppercut from Nassar.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nassar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nassar manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Nassar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nassar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nassar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Nassar made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nassar's hands.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGee takes one on the button.
McGee moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
McGee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nassar is out of range.
A jab lands there for McGee.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGee throws a right hand that Nassar ducks under and follows up with a left that Nassar also avoids with ease.
Nassar slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and McGee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nassar! #ES2#
Nassar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Nassar misses.
Nassar throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nassar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nassar's sensitive parts.
McGee looks to clinch
and Nassar counters with a three punch combo that has McGee backing up. McGee nods at Nassar to acknowledge the strikes.
McGee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
McGee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
McGee moves in close and cracks Nassar with a massive right hand! Nassar, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bonerz McGee!
Bonerz McGee retains his lightweight title!
Bonerz McGee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nassar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nassar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Smith misses.
Nassar throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Nassar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nassar.
Nassar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nassar lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Nassar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nassar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nassar has Smith pressed against the cage.
Nassar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
#T3#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith is working Nassar over against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nassar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
#BC2#
Nassar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nassar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nassar! But no joy.#T4#
Nassar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nassar there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar connects with a single shot there.
Nassar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nassar to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar avoids the head kick by Smith.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nassar drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nassar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nassar!
George Nassar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 51
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilder throws the left hand but Nassar avoids the punch easily.
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Nassar.
We've been informed that Wilder 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.
Nassar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Nassar connects with the punch.
Wilder misses with a hook. Nassar ducked under it nicely.
Wilder throws the left hand but Nassar avoids the punch easily.
Wilder defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Nassar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Wilder 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.
Wilder slips under a jab from Nassar.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Nassar moves away and avoids it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Nassar misses the jab.
Nassar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nassar scrambles back to his feet.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar scores with a jab. Wilder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wilder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassar throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Nassar's shoulder, as Nassar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nassar. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilder lands a jab to Nassar's midsection.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nassar.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Nassar moves away from the strike by Wilder. #T3#
Wilder misses with a hook
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nassar.
Nassar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nassar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Nassar. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Nassar misses with a hook.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Nassar's shoulder, as Nassar tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder throws the kick towards the body but Nassar avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Nassar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Nassar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nassar misses with a looping left.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nassar in his tracks.
Nassar moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder slips a jab from Nassar.
Nassar slips under a jab from Wilder.
Nassar misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Wilder defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder walks into a stiff left hand from Nassar.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Nassar's head but Nassar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wilder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nassar has got the better of the exchanges.
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
And Wilder responds with a good body kick, but Nassar manages to step out the way in time.
Nassar throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Nassar throws a jab when Wilder was well out of range.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nassar.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Wilder instigates a clinch.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to throw a body punch but Nassar avoids it by throwing Wilder back against the cage.
Nassar is trying to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling him.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Nassar breaks the clinch.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nassar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Wilder blocks a jab.
Nassar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nassar throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a jab when Nassar was well out of range.
Nassar scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nassar swings widly with a right hand
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Nassar moved out of range.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nassar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nassar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Nassar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wilder tries to clinch but Nassar moves away
and Nassar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nassar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nassar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Nassar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nassar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Wilder closes the distance but Nassar moves to the side
letting Nassar counter with a right hand.
Wilder moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder connects with the punch.
Wilder looks to clinch
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hook but Nassar avoids it easily.
Nassar misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Nassar misses.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nassar throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nassar missing with a left hand there. Wilder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Nassar avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder thows a body kick. Nassar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder misses with a body shot
letting Nassar counter with a right hand.
Nassar dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!#T3#
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Nassar.
Nassar lands a hook that stumbles Wilder back into the cage. Nassar follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wilder to the canvas! Nassar pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wilder has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Nassar!
A relieved looking George Nassar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 49
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a hook but Bordignon Miyao blocks it.
Bordignon Miyao has his takedown stuffed
and Nassar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordignon Miyao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nassar circles away.
A lazy left from Bordignon Miyao finds it's target.
Nassar leaves Bordignon Miyao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nassar.#CL2#
Bordignon Miyao moves into the clinch successfully.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nassar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bordignon Miyao. #TD2#
Bordignon Miyao tightens his grip and picks Nassar up, before dumping him to the ground. Nassar manages to land in guard.
Bordignon Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nassar is keeping the position for now.
Bordignon Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nassar is pressing down on Bordignon Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Nassar is retaining full guard.
Nassar wants to sweep here but Bordignon Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao is pushing down on Nassar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nassar is fighting to maintain full guard but Bordignon Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Bordignon Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nassar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura but Nassar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bordignon Miyao to get the leverage.
Nassar is looking to improve his position.
Bordignon Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nassar keeps working.
Nassar keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nassar is just riding it out for now. Bordignon Miyao eventually gives up the hold.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Nassar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is working for a submission of some sort.
Nassar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bordignon Miyao not doing much here.
Nassar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bordignon Miyao on the ground.
Bordignon Miyao moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the action but Nassar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bordignon Miyao working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bordignon Miyao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nassar to counter with a crisp jab.
Nassar lands a jab.
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 George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bordignon Miyao throws a right hand that misses
and Bordignon Miyao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bordignon Miyao throws out a powerful jab.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nassar sprawls well. Nassar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bordignon Miyao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nassar connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Bordignon Miyao is rocked!
Nassar slaps away a takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bordignon Miyao's coach down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bordignon Miyao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bordignon Miyao misses the body punch
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao is still on wobbly legs! Can Nassar finish him?
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nassar scores with a counter punch that sends Bordignon Miyao to the canvas! Nassar smells blood - he's punishing Bordignon Miyao with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bordignon Miyao has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nassar!
George Nassar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 45
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Seok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nassar lands a lovely overhand right.
Nassar walks into a stiff left hand from Seok.
Nassar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Nassar finds it's way through Seok's defenses.
Seok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nassar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
Seok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassar swivels and escapes.
Seok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nassar throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok scores with a punch to the head.
Seok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.#T1#
Jab, jab by Seok - just one landing.
Seok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seok lands a jab.
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seok takes one to the chin there.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Seok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Seok showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Nassar kicks off Seok and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Nassar misses.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.
Nassar 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.#T2##TD2#
Seok shoots in and bounces Nassar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seok won't allow Nassar to sweep him here.
Nassar seems keen to control Seok's posture.#SUB2#
Seok 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.
Seok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Seok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seok wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Seok is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seok stopping the sweep attempt from Nassar.
Seok postures up in Nassar's guard and throws a big left but Nassar blocks it.
Nassar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassar tries to get out of the position.
Nassar wants to get back to his feet but Seok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nassar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Nassar misses with an uppercut.
Seok misses with a body kick.
Seok slips a jab from Nassar.
Nassar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Seok with the counter takedown but Nassar avoids it easily.
Seok 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.
Seok throws an overhand right that lands on Nassar's shoulder, as Nassar tries to avoid the shot.
Lee Sang Seok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seok in his tracks.
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Seok moved out of range.#T5#
Seok cracks Nassar with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Seok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Seok wants to free his trapped foot but Nassar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nassar is staying active underneath Seok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nassar is trying to stand back up but Seok is controlling him
Seok throwing shots but Nassar is blocking nicely.
Nassar is trying to maintain the position but Seok is very close to passing his half guard.
Seok is taking a breather. Nassar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Nassar is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seok thows a huge punch but Nassar dodges it nicely.
Seok wants to take a breather but Nassar is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nassar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nassar digs a good hook to Seok's body.
Seok scores with a punch to the head.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Nassar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.#T7#
Nassar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok lands with a good body shot.
Seok thuds his shin into the meat of Nassar's side.
A jab from Nassar misses.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Seok feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Seok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nassar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Seok misses with a body punch.
Nassar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Seok.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T8#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seok tries to pull guard but Nassar won't allow it.
George Nassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Seok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seok lands a nice uppercut.
Nassar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seok's elbow.
A short right from Seok.
Seok tries to pull guard but Nassar won't allow it.
Seok lands a left hand.
Seok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nassar has a couple of punches blocked by Seok.
Nassar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nassar has a couple of punches blocked by Seok.
Seok throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar. #BC2#
Seok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nassar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T9#
Seok loads up on a big right hand but Nassar slips the punch.
Seok wants to clinch.
Nassar looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
Seok throws a hook to the side of Nassar's head but Nassar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Nassar lands.
Nassar throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seok lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Sang Seok will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok lands with a cross.
Nassar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seok connects with a looping right hand.
Nassar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seok cracks Nassar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seok throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Seok misses the target.
A jab from Seok does it's job there.
A big left from Seok misses.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Seok moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Seok swings for the body but Nassar moves out of range.
Nassar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Nassar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nassar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nassar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nassar looks to throw the jab but Seok is out of range.
Seok moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##CL2#
Seok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Seok cracks Nassar with a nice body shot.
Seok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nassar smiles and moves away.
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seok misses with a lunging right hand
and Nassar counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nassar missing with a left hand there. Seok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok tests Nassar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Nassar misses.
Nassar moves out of range of the strikes.
Seok throws a body shot but no joy.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassar.
Seok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Seok staying out of range there.
Nassar defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nassar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
Seok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nassar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seok cracks a nice hook into Nassar's ribs.
Seok moves away from the strike by Nassar.
Nassar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nassar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nassar has time to react.
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!
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T5#
Seok takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Nassar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seok misses with a straight right.
Nassar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nassar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Nassar slips under a jab.
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Seok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nassar misses with a two punch combination.
Seok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
A telegraphed right hand from Nassar misses the target. #T6#
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Seok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seok misses with a low kick as Nassar jumps back.
Seok swings for the body but Nassar moves out of range.
Seok connects with a crisp jab.
Seok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nassar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee Sang Seok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nassar as he avoids it easily.
George Nassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.#T7#
Nassar lands with a straight right. Seok didn't see that one coming.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Nassar moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nassar as he connects with a hook.
Nassar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seok cracks Nassar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Nassar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.
Seok has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Nassar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nassar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nassar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nassar won't be happy with that.
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!
Nassar is looking to regain half guard here but Seok keeps moving and retains side control.
Seok is putting a hurting on Nassar here, landing some big shots from side control. #T9#
Nassar being controlled for a moment.
Nassar is not content to let Seok control the position.
Seok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nassar's legs. #SUB2#
Seok is working to tighten his grip on Nassar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nassar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Seok is really squeezing tight and eventually Nassar passes out! Seok breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Lee Sang Seok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 42
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seok backs up against the cage.
Seok avoids the body shot from Nassar.
Nassar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
Seok slips under a jab.
Nassar misses the jab.
Seok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seok is defended easily by Nassar.#TD2#
Seok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seok working over Nassar with some ground and pound. Nassar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nassar is not content to let Seok control the position.#SUB2#
Seok seems to be looking for submissions.
Nassar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seok on the ground.
Nassar is looking to improve his position.
Seok controlling the action here.
Nassar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seok.
Nassar controlling the position for now.
Seok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Seok is working for a kimura but Nassar is defending it quite comfortably.
Nassar is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassar tries to get out of the position.
Nassar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Seok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nassar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seok controlling the action here.#T3#
Seok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nassar tries to get to full guard but Seok has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seok wants to control but Nassar is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Nassar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok swings widly with a right hand
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seok staying out of range there.
Nassar scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seok throws a shot to the body.
Nassar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nassar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Nassar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok connects with a leg kick. Nassar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seok throws a lazy uppercut
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
Decent striking displayed by Nassar there.
Nassar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nassar throws a looping overhand right but Seok ducks down to avoid it.
Nassar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok misses with a hook
and Nassar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seok takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Seok stuns Nassar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nassar avoids the body shot from Seok.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nassar swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nassar defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok moves out of range of the strikes.
Seok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nassar.
Nassar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nassar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Nassar misses #TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nassar won't be happy with that. #ES#
Nassar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nassar tries to bum rush Seok with a series of wild strikes but Seok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Seok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nassar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nassar misses the jab.
Nassar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Nassar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Nassar.
Seok avoids the body shot from Nassar.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
Nassar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok shoots and misses
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.
Nassar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Nassar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nassar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Nassar scores with a nice right hand.
Seok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nassar rather than just go for the knockout.
Seok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nassar counters with a nice body shot.
George Nassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Nice straight punches there by Nassar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nassar.
Nassar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nassar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seok throws a poor cross that misses
and Nassar counters with a straight right hand.
Nassar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nassar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nassar misses with a hook.#CL2#
Seok clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seok avoiding damage as Nassar throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Seok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar is trying to maintain a safe position but Seok gets an underhook and turns Nassar into the cage.
Seok lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Nassar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassar.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seok misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
Nassar misses with a wild body shot.
Nassar stuffs the takedown.
Seok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nassar throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Seok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seok staying out of range there.
Nassar misses with an uppercut.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nassar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.
Nassar throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Seok saw that one coming.
Nassar just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar swinging wildly here.
Seok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Seok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nassar throws a series of punches but Seok moves out of range.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Seok saw that one coming.
Nassar falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Seok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nassar trying to control the position.
Nassar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seok lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Seok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seok is working Nassar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seok wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Seok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nassar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nassar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seok trying to control but Nassar is working from the bottom.
Seok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nassar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seok eats them both and turns towards Nassar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nassar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seok under the eye.
Nassar swinging wildly here.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Seok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nassars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nassar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seok throws out the jab.
Seok misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Nassar.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nassar slips under a jab.#T4#
Seok lands with a cross.
Nassar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nassar looks to throw the jab but Seok is out of range.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Seok defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
Nassar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Nassar.
Seok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok throws a body punch but Nassar moves out of range.
A big right from Seok misses.
Seok defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nassar defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lee Sang Seok just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nassar sizes up Seok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Nassar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seok throws an off balance right hand
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Seok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nassar misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar misses with a two punch combination.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Seok slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Seok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nassar slips a jab from Seok.
Nassar throws a body shot but no joy.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Seok scores with a nice right hand.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nassar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seok.
Nassar staying out of range there.
It looked like Nassar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Seok finds it's way through Nassar's defenses. #T2#
Seok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nassar 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.
Seok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Seok gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nassar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Seok is on him like a limpet, forcing Nassar back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassar misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Seok.
#T3#
Seok throws a head punch that misses.
Seok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
George Nassar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Nassar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Seok.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nassar misses with the head strike.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar has had enough of the clinch but Seok keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Nassar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seok.
Seok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Nassar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seok tries to pull guard but Nassar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Seok jumps into guard, dragging Nassar to the mat.
Seok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nassar being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Seok looking for subs off his back but Nassar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Seok tries to roll over but Nassar keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Seok throws out a loose jab but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar throws a hook to the side of Seok's head but Seok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nassar defends it well.
Nassar lands with a hook. Seok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nassar moves away.
Seok slips under a jab from Nassar.
Seok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Seok has closed the distance and engaged Nassar in a clinch.
Seok blocks an uppercut.
Seok keeps control of Nassar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Seok drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Seok is looking for a triangle but Nassar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Seok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nassar defends it easily.#T1#
Seok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nassar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seok is looking to sweep but instead, Nassar has passed into half guard.
Seok is trying to maintain the position but Nassar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee Sang Seok has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seok tries to roll over but Nassar keeps him under control.
Seok keeping hold of Nassar's head, controlling as best he can.
Seok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nassar postures up.
#T3#
Seok looking for a sweep. Not yet Seok, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Seok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nassar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Seok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok stands and throws Nassar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Seok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nassar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Seok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Seok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nassar can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Nassar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Seok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sang Seok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nassar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Nassar!
George Nassar retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath George Nassar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Paniccia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nassar won't be happy with that.
Nassar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nassar tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paniccia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nassar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nassar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nassar wants to get back to full guard.
Paniccia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paniccia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nassar's head.
Paniccia wants to free his trapped foot but Nassar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniccia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Paniccia wants to work for an arm triangle but Nassar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Nassar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paniccia. #SUB2#
Paniccia seems to be working for a kimura but Nassar defends the submission attempt.
Nassar trying to hold on to Paniccia's head to control him but Paniccia postures up.
Nassar is holding on to half guard well.
Paniccia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nassar reverses the position - he's now on top in Paniccia's guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nassar has passed into half guard!
Nassar wants to pass the guard but Paniccia is defending well. #T2#
Nassar prevents Paniccia from improving his position.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paniccia on the ground.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paniccia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nassar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Nassar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Paniccia working for submissions but it's allowed Nassar to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Nassar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Paniccia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paniccia has a closed guard, preventing Nassar from standing up.
Nassar content to stall in guard here.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nassar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nassar pushing down on Paniccia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piero Paniccia will probably get the nod.
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#
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Paniccia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nassar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paniccia. #TD#
Paniccia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nassar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paniccia to the mat. Paniccia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.
Paniccia being controlled here, momentarily.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paniccia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nassar has passed into side control.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position. #T1##SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Jab, jab by Nassar - just one landing.
Paniccia motions for Nassar to come forward. Paniccia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nassar scores with a nice right hand.
Nassar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paniccia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nassar thinking.
Nassar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nassar looks to land a right hand but Paniccia moved out of range.
Paniccia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nassar.
Paniccia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Paniccia is looking to clinch but Nassar is avoiding it.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Nassar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paniccia slips under a jab.#TD2#
Paniccia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nassar quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here.
Paniccia working the head and body with strikes.
Paniccia looks to land a strike but Nassar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paniccia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paniccia throws a big elbow that misses.
George Nassar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nassar trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Paniccia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniccia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nassar wants to stand and escape but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard.
Paniccia throwing strikes from guard but Nassar blocks nicely.
Paniccia is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassar has wrist control.
Paniccia is looking to pass into half guard but Nassar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nassar is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for a guillotine here but Nassar defends easily.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Paniccia tries to roll over but Nassar keeps him under control.
Paniccia wants to control but Nassar is keeping busy.
Paniccia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nassar is taking a breather. Paniccia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Paniccia lands a nice looking body shot.
Paniccia moves to clinch but Nassar breaks away
and Nassar counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniccia shoots in for a double leg but Nassar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar misses with a hook. Paniccia ducked under it nicely.
Paniccia loads up on a big right hand but Nassar slips the punch.
Nassar throwing a counter right hand but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar throws a right and a left that Paniccia avoids nicely.
It seemed like Paniccia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Paniccia is just out of range.
Paniccia misses with a hook.#CL2#
Paniccia takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Nassar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nassar manages to end up in side control.
Paniccia tries to improve position but can't.
Paniccia keeps trying to improve his position.
Nassar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniccia keeps working.
Paniccia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniccia is trying to control Nassar's posture but Nassar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Nassar keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Paniccia is being controlled here.
Paniccia regains half guard.
Paniccia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nassar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Paniccia has an active guard here but Nassar has managed to pass into half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nassar controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nassar pulls his head out easily.
Nassar trying to mount his opponent but Paniccia defends it.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paniccia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nassar passes into side control.
Paniccia is trying to work for a sweep but Nassar has mounted him!#SU#
Nassar stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but Paniccia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paniccia tries to counter by closing the distance.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paniccia blocks a jab.
Paniccia thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nassar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Paniccia moves into the clinch successfully.
Nassar blocks an elbow strike from Paniccia.
Paniccia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
Nassar blocks a body shot from Paniccia. #TD#
Nassar wants the takedown. Paniccia is fighting it off but Nassar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paniccia's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Paniccia has his foot on Nassar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nassar works his way back into a safe position though.
Nassar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paniccia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Nassar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Paniccia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nassar 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.
Paniccia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nassar escapes and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paniccia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nassar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniccia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paniccia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nassar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Paniccia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nassar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paniccia wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Paniccia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniccia tries to get to full guard but Nassar has control of the leg.
Nassar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paniccia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paniccia.#SUB2#
Paniccia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nassar uses it to pass to side control.
Paniccia is letting Nassar control him for a moment. #T4#
Nassar tries to advance to mount but Paniccia denies him.
Paniccia tries to bench press Nassar off him but Nassar keeps the position.
Nassar slows the pace down.
Paniccia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Nassar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paniccia to his feet.
Nassar misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Nassar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Nassar does it's job there.
Nassar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniccia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nassar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paniccia.
Nassar works over Paniccia's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nassar lands a nice shot to the body.
Paniccia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paniccia misses the body punch
and Nassar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nassar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paniccia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassar.
Paniccia looks to clinch
and Nassar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Paniccia.
Paniccia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassar manages to avoid it.
Paniccia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nassar. Nassar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paniccia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nassar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paniccia. Nassar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nassar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Paniccia lands a head shot.
Paniccia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paniccia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Paniccia's shoulder, as Paniccia tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniccia manages to avoid it.
Nassar checks a low kick from Paniccia.
Nassar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paniccia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
George Nassar is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Paniccia works Nassar's body with a nice hook.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paniccia backs up against the cage.
Nassar misses with a double jab.
Paniccia lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Paniccia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniccia sizes up Nassar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Paniccia does no damage.
Nassar is looking to counter punch.
Paniccia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Paniccia pushes Nassar up against the cage in a clinch.
Paniccia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nassar's efforts to push away.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Paniccia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassar's elbow.
Nassar avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paniccia looking for a takedown.
Nassar is looking to break free of the clinch but Paniccia has double underhooks.
Paniccia has Nassar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nassar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nassar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nassar pulls guard successfully.
Nassar is pulling down on Paniccia's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniccia, at least for the moment.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Paniccia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nassar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniccia, into his guard. #REVR#
George Nassar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nassar stopping the sweep attempt from Paniccia.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Nassar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nassar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nassar!
George Nassar is the new lightweight champion!
George Nassar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 39
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Donk. Lee catches Nassar right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Lee lands.
Nassar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a combination. Nassar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nassar.
Nassar misses with a looping right.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nassar's head but Nassar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nassar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nassar circles away quickly and effectively.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nassar throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee digs a good body shot into Nassar's ribs.
Lee swings for the body but Nassar moves out of range.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nassar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Nassar throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Nassar finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Nassar knocks Lee out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Nassar!
During a confident post fight interview, George Nassar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dude backs up against the cage.
Nassar scores with a hook.
A jab from Nassar misses.
Nassar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nassar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude lands a left hand.
#T1#
Dude misses with the head strike.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dude walks away with a smile on his face. Nassar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dude counters with a left and a right that stings Nassar.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Dude moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Nassar lands a head shot.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dude is looking to clinch.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Dude is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nassar.#T2#
A lazy left from Nassar finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nassar looking to stall.
Nassar jumps guard but Dude stands there with Nassar around his waist. Nassar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Nassar.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar. #T3#
Dude working aggressively here.
Nassar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head. #ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar seems to have recovered his senses.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nassar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nassar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude gets through Nassar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Dude creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nassar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nassar drops to his knees and Dude pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nassar but Nassar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Nassar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nassar punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Nassar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Nassar manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nassar.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nassar.
Lee tries to bum rush Nassar with a series of wild strikes but Nassar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nassar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nassar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nassar.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nassar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nassar.
Nassar lands a jab-cross combination.
Nassar takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a hook
enabling Nassar to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to bum rush Nassar with a series of wild strikes but Nassar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nassar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nassar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of 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!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nassar misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Nassar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nassar misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Nassar.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Lee misses with a combination
and Nassar counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nassar! Lee is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nassar!
An out of breath George Nassar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nassar lands a jab to the head.
Nassar lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
Nassar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from XsX.
Nassar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nassar scores with a jab. XsX acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
XsX is rocked!
Nassar lands an overhand right.
XsX is still on wobbly legs! Can Nassar finish him?
Nassar cracks XsX with a left hook right on the temple and XsX goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nassar lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully XsX is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Nassar!
Our winner, George Nassar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
McSmokesalot lands with a nice body punch.
McSmokesalot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nassar throws a hook but McSmokesalot blocks it.
Nassar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nassar throws a nice looking combination but McSmokesalot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nassar misses the shot to the body.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nassar throws a hook to the side of McSmokesalot's head but McSmokesalot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab.
Nassar throws out a loose jab but McSmokesalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nassar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
McSmokesalot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McSmokesalot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nassar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nassar has control of McSmokesalot's left arm, preventing McSmokesalot from doing any damage.
McSmokesalot trying to control but Nassar is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
McSmokesalot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McSmokesalot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nassar trying to control the position.
McSmokesalot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nassar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nassar controls McSmokesalot momentarily but McSmokesalot frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from McSmokesalot misses.
Nassar misses with a straight right.
Nassar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassar loads up on a big right hand but McSmokesalot slips the punch.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nassar sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McSmokesalot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McSmokesalot somewhat.
McSmokesalot shoots in but Nassar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nassar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McSmokesalot shoots in and drives through. Nassar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassar misses with a series of wild punches.
Nassar throws a jab but it's blocked by McSmokesalot.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSmokesalot is defended easily by Nassar.#T3#
Nassar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSmokesalot defending well as Nassar loads up on a big left hand.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nassar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nassar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nassar wants it to stay on the feet.
Nassar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot looks to land a combination but Nassar avoids it well.
Nassar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McSmokesalot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Nassar misses its intended target.
McSmokesalot takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Smokey McSmokesalot has been cut.
Nassar misses with a hook. McSmokesalot ducked under it nicely.
McSmokesalot attempts a counter takedown but Nassar avoids it well and moves away.
Nassar with a nice cross.
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nassar throws a looping overhand right but McSmokesalot ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nassar as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Nassar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McSmokesalot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSmokesalot preventing the sweep.
Nassar trying to control the position here.
McSmokesalot trying to control but Nassar is working from the bottom.
Nassar looking for a sweep. Not yet Nassar, not yet.
Nassar being controlled here, momentarily.
McSmokesalot trying to control but Nassar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Nassar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smokey McSmokesalot's cut.
That's time! McSmokesalot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nassar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSmokesalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Nassar.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nassar throws a big shot that misses.
Nassar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nassar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSmokesalot moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McSmokesalot lands with a nice body punch.
Nassar throws a jab when McSmokesalot was well out of range.
Nassar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McSmokesalot eats them both and turns towards Nassar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
George Nassar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSmokesalot misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
McSmokesalot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nassar scores with a shot to the body.
George Nassar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassar throws the left hand but McSmokesalot avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
McSmokesalot looks to score with a jab to the body but Nassar is just out of range.
Nassar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McSmokesalot slips a jab from Nassar.
McSmokesalot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSmokesalot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nassar sprawls well. Nassar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McSmokesalot gets slowly back to his feet.
Nassar unleashes a big counter combination but McSmokesalot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nassar throws a shot from downtown. McSmokesalot moves away and avoids it.
Nassar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSmokesalot moves away.
Nassar scores with a punch to the head.
McSmokesalot ducks right into an uppercut from Nassar. #ROC2#
McSmokesalot is rocked!
Nassar plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends McSmokesalot swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! McSmokesalot face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Nassar!
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