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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 03, 2024
#R1#
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durand sizes up Sherman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sherman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Durand points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sherman wakes up just in time to hear Durand thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Durand!
A very excited looking Jules Durand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DC 99     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Havran lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Havran slips a jab from Durand.
A punch lands to the side of Durand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Havran throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Havran throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Durand moves out of range as Havran strikes.
Havran cracks Durand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Havran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Havran lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Havran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Durand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durand throws a right and a left that Havran avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Durand misses.
Havran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durand.
A jab from Havran finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
Havran throws a big shot that misses.
Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran.
Havran misses with a few strikes there.
Havran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havran ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Havran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Havran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.
Havran misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Havran as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Havran moves away and avoids it.
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Havran is out of range.
Havran lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Havran.
Havran slips under a jab.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Havran slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Durand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Havran misses.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Havran slips the punch.
Havran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Havran misses with a looping left.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Havran moves away and avoids it.
Havran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Havran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Havran throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand walks into a jab.
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Havran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Havran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Havran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Havran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havran misses the shot to the body.
Havran connects with a nice looking jab.
Havran scores with the left hand. Durand knows he should have avoided that one.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Havran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jules Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Havran ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Havran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand throws a body shot but no joy.
Havran misses with a two punch combination.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havran manages to avoid it.
Havran misses with a looping left.
Durand throws a series of punches but Havran moves out of range.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havran.
Havran moves away from the strike by Durand.
Havran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havran connects with a body shot.
Havran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Durand throws the left hand but Havran avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Durand does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Havran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand blocks a jab.
Havran moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Havran lands with a nice combination. Durand backs away looking to recover.
Durand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Havran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Havran does it's job there.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Havran looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Havran misses with a looping left.
A jab from Durand does it's job there.
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!
Havran throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Havran ducks down to avoid it.
Havran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Havran moves away and avoids it.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Havran moves away from the strike by Durand.
Havran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Havran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Havran blocks the body kick. #T4#
Havran throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Havran digs a good body shot into Durand's ribs.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Havran moved out of range.
Durand lands an overhand right.
Durand misses with a double jab.
Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Havran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havran is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Durand misses.
Havran defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Havran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran.
Havran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Havran slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havran just misses with a punch to the body.
Havran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Havran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Havran misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Havran defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Havran moves away from the strike by Durand.
Havran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Havran lands with an overhand left.
Durand slips a jab from Havran.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand avoids the body shot from Havran.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Durand misses.
Havran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.
Havran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havran.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Havran. Havran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havran was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Havran dodges the punch combination from Durand.
Durand misses with a hook. Havran ducked under it nicely.
Durand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Havran circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Havran misses.
Havran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Havran misses the target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Durand has knocked Havran down with a huge combo! Durand steps away and waves a wobbly Havran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Gabriel Havran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Havran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Havran jabs at Durand's body.
Durand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Jab from Havran.
Durand swinging wildly here.
Havran throws a good cross that connects.
Havran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Havran throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Durand catches Havran right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Jeez, Gabriel Havran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Havran misses with a wild body shot.
Durand misses with a looping left.
Havran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havran manages to avoid it.
Havran ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
A cross from Havran lands.
Havran lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Havran.#T2#
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Durand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Havran to score with a decent uppercut.
Havran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jules Durand!
Jules Durand thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023
#R1#
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Ebe's head but Ebe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand steps away.
Ebe moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Ebe blocks a head kick by Durand.
Ebe cracks Durand with a good jab.
Ebe throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebe with a nice cross.#T1#
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
Ebe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ebe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ebe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ebe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ebe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ebe misses with a straight right.
Durand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand moves out of range as Ebe strikes.
Ebe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Durand misses with a straight left.
Ebe misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Ebe finds it's target.
Ebe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Durand.
Ebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Durand throws the left hand but Ebe avoids the punch easily.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ebe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
A left lands for Ebe.
Ebe throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ebe misses with a double jab
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Ebe misses.
Durand tries to move into range but Ebe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Ebe cracks Durand with a good jab.
Durand throws a jab when Ebe was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe feints a jab promting Durand to slip. Ebe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durand blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ebe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ebe connects with a looping right hand.
Ebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ebe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Ebe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ebe.
Danga de danga de dang - Ebe scores with a four punch combination!
Ebe lands with a cross.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Ebe misses with a double jab.
Ebe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ebe to score with a decent uppercut.
Durand misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebe scores with a one two! Durand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Ebe.#T1#
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ebe, as that shot connected.
Durand lands a head shot.
Ebe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durand misses the body punch
and Ebe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Ebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durand might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ebe fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Ebe manages to avoid it.
Durand throws the left hand but Ebe avoids the punch easily.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Ebe slips the punch.
Durand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Ebe staying out of range there.
Ebe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Ebe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Ebe moves away and avoids it.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebe.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
As Ebe looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Ebe scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ebe.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebe counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durand's head.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ebe! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head.
Durand throws a poor cross that misses
and Ebe counters with a straight right hand.
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durand's head.
Ebe lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durand.#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Ebe.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe misses with a shot to the body
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebe moves away from the strike by Durand.
Ebe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ebe connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Ebe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ebe.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ebe misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ebe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Ebe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ebe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Ebe misses with a straight left.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe with a nice calf kick.
A punch combination from Ebe misses.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
As Ebe looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Durand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Ebe's shoulder, as Ebe tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ebe! But no joy.
Ebe throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Durand misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ebe. That snapped Durand's head back.
Ebe throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ebe.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jules Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ebe counters with a left and a right that stings Durand.
Ebe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand moves away from the strike by Ebe.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ebe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Durand throws a combination that misses
and Ebe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ebe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Ebe misses with an uppercut
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ebe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Ebe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebe misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Ebe backing up. Ebe nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Ebe connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ebe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebe.
Ebe with a nice calf kick.
Durand lands with a nice combination. Ebe backs away looking to recover.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebe throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ebe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Ebe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ebe 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!

Our winner, Isaac Ebe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
Durand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mjölnir.
A big left from Durand misses.
Durand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mjölnir thows a leg kick but Durand checks it
and Durand counters with a left and a right that stings Mjölnir.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durand crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mjölnir - the referee stops the clock and Durand gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mjölnir. Durand manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mjölnir thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mjölnir moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Mjölnir lands a big uppercut and Durand crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durand looks OK. Mjölnir waves Durand back to his feet!
Mjölnir throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Durand counters with a crisp one two that drops Mjölnir! Durand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mjölnir to his feet! Mjölnir is in big trouble!#ROC#Mjölnir is rocked!
Durand throws a series of punches but Mjölnir moves out of range.
Mjölnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Mjölnir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Mjölnir throws a counter combo.
Mjölnir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durand circles away quickly and effectively.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Mjölnir's shoulder, as Mjölnir tries to avoid the shot.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torsten Mjölnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mjölnir throws a leg kick but Durand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mjölnir seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Mjölnir misses with a hook
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Mjölnir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mjölnir misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand misses the jab.
Mjölnir misses with a low kick.
Mjölnir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mjölnir tried to score with a low kick but Durand checks it.
Mjölnir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Mjölnir.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mjölnir scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Durand misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mjölnir.#T2#
Mjölnir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mjölnir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Mjölnir drops Durand with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Durand looks back up at him and smiles so Mjölnir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Durand is rocked!
Mjölnir fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Durand square on the jaw! Damn, Durand is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsten Mjölnir!
An out of breath and clearly excited Torsten Mjölnir thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno cracks Durand with a good jab.
Durand swinging wildly here. #T1#
Durand tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Adan Puno's cut even more.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Durand gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand scores with a punch to the head.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Durand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Puno cracks Durand with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Durand to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno connects with a superb combination that knocks Durand out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Puno before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Durand!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adan Puno!
A very excited looking Adan Puno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Hurry's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurry.
Durand defending well as Hurry loads up on a big left hand.
Durand thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hurry if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurry misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurry misses the jab.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Durand scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurry should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hurry misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Durand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Hurry sends Durand crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hurry is motioning to the referee to let Durand up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big right from Hurry misses.
Hurry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
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!
Durand misses with a left hand #KD#
and Hurry counters with a nice right hand that sends Durand toppling to the canvas! Durand scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hurry finish him?!
Durand works over Hurry's head and body with a nice combination.
Hurry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hurry throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hurry on the side of the head. #KD#
Hurry lands a left and a right that send Durand crashing to the mat, dazed. Hurry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Durand is rocked!
Hurry misses with a body shot
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Hurry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hurry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hurry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Hurry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hurry misses with a looping right.
And Durand responds with a good body kick, but Hurry manages to step out the way in time.
Hurry misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand drops Hurry with a huge uppercut! Hurry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durand is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Durand!
A relieved looking Jules Durand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Van Hoodonk moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Hoodonk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durand misses with a hook
and Van Hoodonk counters with a good, hard body kick but Durand shrugs it off.
Van Hoodonk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Van Hoodonk throws a head kick that misses
and Van Hoodonk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hoodonk counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hoodonk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk blocks the body kick.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Van Hoodonk's defenses. #T1#
Durand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Hoodonk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durand swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a leg kick.
Van Hoodonk takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Van Hoodonk looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Durand tries to land a body kick
and Van Hoodonk counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Hoodonk counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Van Hoodonk staying out of range there.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hoodonk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Hoodonk throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Hoodonk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hoodonk slips a straight right by Durand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Van Hoodonk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Hoodonk swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Van Hoodonk throws a push kick but Durand slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Van Hoodonk coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Durand.
Durand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Hoodonk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Hoodonk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Durand stalks Van Hoodonk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Hoodonk's face. Van Hoodonk staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand.
It seemed like Van Hoodonk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand misses with a straight right.
Van Hoodonk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand misses with a left hand
enabling Van Hoodonk to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Hoodonk moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Durand moves out of range as Van Hoodonk strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wilhelm Van Hoodonk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Durand's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Hoodonk throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Durand misses with an uppercut
enabling Van Hoodonk to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand defending well as Van Hoodonk loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Hoodonk.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hoodonk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durand might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand is just out of range.
Durand is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Hoodonk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Hoodonk jabs at Durand's body.#T1#
Van Hoodonk misses with an uppercut.
Durand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Van Hoodonk's head back.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hoodonk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Hoodonk feints a counter leg kick.
Van Hoodonk throws out a powerful jab.
Durand lands a jab.
Van Hoodonk slips a jab from Durand.
Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand.#T2#
Van Hoodonk avoids the body shot from Durand.
Van Hoodonk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Van Hoodonk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hoodonk slips under a jab.
Van Hoodonk ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Van Hoodonk throws a counter combo.
Van Hoodonk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Hoodonk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Hoodonk takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Van Hoodonk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Hoodonk throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Hoodonk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Hoodonk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Durand cracks Van Hoodonk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Hoodonk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durand finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hoodonk moves away.
Van Hoodonk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Van Hoodonk.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Van Hoodonk ducks down to avoid it.
Van Hoodonk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durand misses with a left hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Durand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jules Durand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Hoodonk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and Van Hoodonk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand misses with a hook. Van Hoodonk ducked under it nicely.
Durand misses with a hook
and Van Hoodonk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Hoodonk lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hoodonk thinks about the counter body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durand.
Van Hoodonk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Durand misses with a right hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand checks a low kick from Van Hoodonk.
A punch lands to the side of Van Hoodonk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Durand connects with a single shot there.
Durand misses with a straight right.
Durand misses with a looping right.#T2#
Durand checks a low kick from Van Hoodonk.
Durand takes a swing at Van Hoodonk's ribcage but misses.
Van Hoodonk throws a fast counter high kick but Durand manages to duck under it in time.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Van Hoodonk ducks down to avoid it.
Durand swings for the body but Van Hoodonk moves out of range.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hoodonk throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Van Hoodonk avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Van Hoodonk misses with a body kick.
Durand is looking to counter with a body kick.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hoodonk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand misses the target.
Van Hoodonk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hoodonk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Van Hoodonk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Van Hoodonk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Durands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Hoodonk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hoodonk.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Hoodonk walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hoodonk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Hoodonk throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a solid body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jules Durand.
Well Durand has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Durand!

After winning the bout, Jules Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Kalske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kalske to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durand as he avoids it easily.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
And Kalske tries to counter it with a takedown but Durand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Durand throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalske.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kalske looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Kalske sizes up Durand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
Kalske scores with a jab to the body.
Durand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalske lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt - Durand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jules Durand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Durand moves away from the strike by Kalske.
Durand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand cracks Kalske with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kalske does no damage.
A big left from Durand misses.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Durand 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.
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Kalske connects with a crisp jab.
Kalske throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Kalske delivers a nice body kick.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
Kalske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durand pinned against the cage. Durand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kalske looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalske lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
That's time! Durand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalske is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CUT2#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Durand takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick from Kalske.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand throws a right hand that Kalske ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalske also avoids with ease.
Durand 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.
Durand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalske lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand takes a step back to recover.
Kalske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Durand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalske.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Kalske throws a combination that misses
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Durand misses with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durand, as that shot connected.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
Durand throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske throws a counter combo.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalske scores with a punch to the head.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Kalske is out of range.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Durand misses with an uppercut
and Kalske counters with a good, hard body kick but Durand shrugs it off.
Kalske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalske throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Kalske with a hook.
Kalske lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Kalske finds it's target.#T4#
Durand misses with an uppercut
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Kalske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Kalske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalske.#KD2#
Kalske lands a big uppercut and Durand crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durand looks OK. Kalske waves Durand back to his feet!#ROC2#Durand is rocked!
Durand looks to land a right hand but Kalske moved out of range.
Oh Durand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durand throws a push kick but Kalske slaps the foot to one side.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand seems to have got his legs back now.
Durand is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kalske just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Durand has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hjallis Kalske!
A relieved looking Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Tyler jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
And Durand counters with a quick kick to the body but Tyler blocks it.
Nice cross by Tyler.
Tyler connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Tyler lunges at Durand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durand's hand.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Durand moved away.
Tyler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Tyler catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Durand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Tyler.#T1#
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Durand catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand staying out of range there.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Tyler's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tyler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Durand throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Durand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tyler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durand doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand takes a step back to recover.
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!
Durand walks into a stiff left hand from Tyler.
Good leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands a jab to Durand's midsection.
Tyler misses the body punch
and Durand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Durand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyler swings widly with a right hand
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Tyler.
Tyler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyler scrambles back to his feet.
Tyler throws a sloppy body shot
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Tyler backing up. Tyler nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyler misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand is looking for a counter combo.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Tyler slips the punch.
Tyler takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Tyler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durand's head backwards.
Tyler lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler works the jab nicely.#T4#
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
Tyler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand 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.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand slips under a jab from Tyler.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Tyler tries a low kick but Durand avoids it.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
As Tyler looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Tyler just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Durand moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand scores with a jab.
Tyler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durand under the eye.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand staying out of range there.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyler misses the jab.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Tyler rushes Durand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action. #T2#
Durand scores with a hook to the body.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Tyler is stalling here.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Tyler avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler lands an uppercut.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Durand digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Pete Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand blocks a head kick by Tyler. #T3#
Durand swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Tyler throws a leg kick #KD#
and Durand counters with a crisp one two that drops Tyler! Durand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tyler to his feet! Tyler is in big trouble!#ROC#Tyler is rocked!
Durand fakes the body blow, causing Tyler to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tyler goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Durand!
Jules Durand thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 96: Obi vs Kamenev     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Durand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Durand.#T1#
Durand misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand connects with a right hand. Zhdanov shakes it off.
Durand slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Zhdanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand lands the left hand.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Zhdanov finds it's way through Durand's defenses. #T2#
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Durand drops Zhdanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhdanov looks back up at him and smiles so Durand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand backing away here, and Zhdanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zhdanov darts in and clinches Durand up against the cage.
Durand is leaning against Zhdanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands a left hand.
Zhdanov pushes Durand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand blocking some punches.
Zhdanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov. #T4#
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage. #BC#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhdanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov sizes up Durand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhdanov doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Zhdanov's cut even more.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Durand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zhdanov! Durand lets Zhdanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
and Durand scores with a counter punch that sends Zhdanov to the canvas! Durand smells blood - he's punishing Zhdanov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zhdanov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Durand!
A very excited looking Jules Durand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durand misses with a lunging right hand
and Fezzik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Fezzik
and Fezzik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Fezzik throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fezzik scores with a leg kick.
Durand misses with a hook
and Fezzik counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durand staying out of range there.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Fezzik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Fezzik misses the target.
Jules Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fezzik blocks a head kick by Durand.
Fezzik misses with a double jab
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Fezzik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.#T2#
A big left from Durand misses.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durand's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durand duly obliges.
Fezzik throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Fezzik throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice cross by Durand.#CUT2#Hassan Fezzik's cut is getting worse.
Durand has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Durand throws a wild body kick that Fezzik sees coming a mile off.
Durand misses with the body kick
and Fezzik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Fezzik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fezzik cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Durand throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fezzik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Fezzik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fezzik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Fezzik misses with a straight right.
Fezzik catches Durand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fezzik misses the body punch
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Durand misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fezzik counter with a right hand.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fezzik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fezzik misses its intended target.
Jules Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand throws a hook but Fezzik blocks it.
As Durand looks to move away, Fezzik throws a big counter combo but Durand just gets out of the way.#T1#
Durand digs a good hook to Fezzik's body.
Fezzik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fezzik misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fezzik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Hassan Fezzik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Durand lands with a right hand.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Fezzik moved out of range.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fezzik misses with a few strikes there.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Fezzik uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Fezzik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
It looked like Fezzik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.
Good exchange - Fezzik coming out on top.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fezzik misses with a left hand
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fezzik misses with a hook.
Durand misses with the combination.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Fezzik throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durand misses with a left hand
and Fezzik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fezzik throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand is trying to counter with his kicks.
Durand swings widly with a right hand
and Fezzik counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Fezzik has knocked Durand down with a huge combo! Fezzik steps away and waves a wobbly Durand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fezzik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Fezzik dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fezzik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand scores with a head kick.
Durand moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand tests Fezzik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fezzik swinging wildly here.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Durand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#Jeez, Hassan Fezzik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#KD#
Fezzik lands a big head kick that sends Durand tumbling to the mat! Fezzik takes a step backwards and waves Durand back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Durand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fezzik under the eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jules Durand!
A victorious Jules Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Diaz lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Maverick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand throws a counter combo.
Durand lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with a combination #KD2#
and Durand counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Durand finish him?!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a big left hand that crumples Diaz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Durand!
Our winner, Jules Durand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hussein.
Hussein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Hussein slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it well.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Hussein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussein scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment. #T1##BC2#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hussein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Hussein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussein.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hussein slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Hussein shoots in.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Hussein.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Kersikov with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kersikov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hussein stumbles back but Kersikov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hussein to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hussein will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 62: Tucker vs Panda     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hussein.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Contreiras tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Contreiras lands a right hand.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein. #CUT2#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Contreiras blocks an uppercut.
Hussein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Contreiras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Contreiras looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contreiras.
Contreiras misses with a shot to the body
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Contreiras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contreiras blocks a head kick by Hussein.
Nice cross by Contreiras.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contreiras lands a jab to the nose.
Contreiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Contreiras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Contreiras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreiras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Contreiras lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein 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.
Contreiras blocks a head kick by Hussein.
Contreiras misses with a left hand
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contreiras scores with the left hand. Hussein knows he should have avoided that one.
Victor Contreiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Contreiras checks a leg kick.
Contreiras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Contreiras is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Contreiras takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Contreiras with a body shot.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A slow jab from Contreiras misses its intended target.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Contreiras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Contreiras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
A slow jab from Contreiras misses its intended target.
Contreiras misses with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Victor Contreiras's cut is getting worse.
Hussein throws a sloppy body shot
and Contreiras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Contreiras with an uppercut!
A big left from Contreiras misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussein! But no joy.
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Contreiras fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Contreiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreiras.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contreiras.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Contreiras misses with a shot to the body
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Contreiras has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hussein throws the left hand but Contreiras avoids the punch easily.
Contreiras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contreiras thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contreiras missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Contreiras momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Contreiras's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hussein slips under a jab.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut.
Contreiras thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Contreiras on the side of the head.#CUT2#Victor Contreiras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good work by Contreiras as he checks the leg kick.
Contreiras misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a nice body shot.
Contreiras looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Contreiras.#CUT#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreiras misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Contreiras misses the jab.
Hussein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussein misses with a straight right. #T1#
Contreiras loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Contreiras counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Contreiras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contreiras manages to avoid it.
Contreiras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Contreiras misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Contreiras finds it's target.
Hussein drops his hands for a split second and Contreiras immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hussein face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Contreiras follows up with a right hand that knocks Hussein into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Contreiras!
Victor Contreiras really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Faulk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
It looked like Faulk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faulk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faulk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faulk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faulk takes one on the button.
Hussein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faulk staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Faulk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein misses with a jab to the body
and Faulk rattles Hussein with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hussein tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Faulk dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hussein stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk retains his heavyweight title!
Kevin Faulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen     
Date:   Aug 25, 2021
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hussein.
A head kick by Hussein misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Kontiainen with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Kontiainen shrugs it off though.
Kontiainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kontiainen throws a shot to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hussein lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kontiainen.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hussein scores with a three punch combo!
Hussein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head.#CUT#That has opened up Paavali Kontiainen's cut even more.
Kontiainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein works Kontiainen's body with a nice hook.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kontiainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kontiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussein 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#
Hussein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Kontiainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kontiainen does it's job there.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Kontiainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein cracks Kontiainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Kontiainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Kontiainen.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Hussein misses.
A little jabbing left from Kontiainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#The cut above Paavali Kontiainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen clobbers Hussein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hussein looks to land a body kick but Kontiainen moved away.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
Hussein throws a hook but Kontiainen blocks it.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiainen moves out of range easily.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut.
Kontiainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hussein has time to react.
Hussein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kontiainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kontiainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hussein - the referee stops the clock and Kontiainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hussein. Kontiainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hussein is able to avoid easily.
Hussein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Hussein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kontiainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hussein throws a head kick that half lands.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Hussein misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen motions for Hussein to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiainen throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiainen throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kontiainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kontiainen scores with a body shot.
Hussein lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Kontiainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kontiainen! But no joy.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kontiainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hussein has got the better of the exchanges.
Hussein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussein is looking to counter the offense by Kontiainen and move into the clinch.
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kontiainen. Kontiainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kontiainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Kontiainen moved out of range.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Hussein slams his shin into Kontiainen's torso.
Hussein tries to clinch but Kontiainen moves away
and Kontiainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kontiainen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hussein.
Kontiainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hussein fails to land.
A short left from Hussein.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hussein.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev     
Date:   Jul 21, 2021
#R1#
Hussein connects with a body shot that sends Faulk's belly button to the back.
Hussein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein lands a jab to Faulk's midsection.
Hussein takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
Hussein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hussein with the inside leg kick.
Hussein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Faulk misses.
Hussein takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Faulk! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faulk moves away.#CL#
Hussein gets a clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faulk.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Faulk's head.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein wants a takedown but no success here.
Hussein throws a punch but it's blocked by Faulk.
Hussein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faulk up against the cage.
Hussein misses with a punch to the body.
Faulk swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein just leaning against Faulk, taking a breather.
Hussein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faulk scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faulk.
Faulk has had enough of the clinch but Hussein keeps him there for the moment.
Faulk is trying to break the clinch but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Faulk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Hussein misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Faulk manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Hussein lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Faulk fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hussein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faulk's brow.
Faulk is trying to break free.
Faulk dodges an elbow strike from Hussein.
Hussein prevents a body shot from Faulk. #BC2#
Faulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Faulk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Faulk misses.
Hussein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kevin Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Faulk counters with a nice body shot.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faulk.#T3#
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Faulk gets tackled into the cage by Hussein. Hussein maintains the clinch.
Hussein misses with some punches.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Hussein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
Faulk dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussein lands a head kick. Faulk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Faulk.
Faulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.#T4#
Faulk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faulk throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Faulk's head.
Faulk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faulk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faulk scrambles back to his feet.
Faulk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Faulk circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Faulk counters with a head kick that drops Hussein to the mat! Hussein scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Faulk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faulk lands a head shot.
Hussein tries to clinch but Faulk is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Faulk misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faulk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahmoud Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
letting Faulk counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hussein has managed to clinch.
Faulk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hussein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faulk works on Hussein's body with a couple of short punches.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussein or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Faulk.
Faulk has had enough of the clinch but Hussein keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk misses with some punches. #BC2#
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faulk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussein misses with a double jab.
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!
Hussein connects with a body shot that sends Faulk's belly button to the back.#T1#
Hussein throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Faulk counters with a nice right hand that sends Hussein toppling to the canvas! Hussein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Faulk finish him?!#ROC2#Hussein is rocked!
Faulk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Oh Hussein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein slips a jab from Faulk.
Hussein seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Faulk misses.
Hussein scores with a sloppy right hand. Faulk should have avoided that one.
Faulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Hussein. That snapped Faulk's head back.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Faulk throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussein. #CL#
Hussein clinches up against the cage.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faulk can do to turn this around?
Faulk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Faulk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Faulk.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Faulk's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Faulk breaks the clinch.
Faulk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Hussein.
A big left from Hussein misses.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faulk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Hussein catches Faulk right on the button with a cross.
Hussein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein wants to clinch.
Faulk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faulk.
Hussein throws a sloppy body shot
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut.
Faulk needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Faulk ducks right into an uppercut from Hussein. #T3#
Hussein misses with the combination.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Faulk.
Faulk throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Faulk counters with a crisp right that sends Hussein to the canvas! Faulk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Faulk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay     
Date:   Jun 09, 2021
#R1#
Hussein moves to clinch but Finlay breaks away
enabling Finlay to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein lands a jab to Finlay's midsection.
Finlay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Finlay throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Finlay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein with a hook.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Finlay moved out of range.
Hussein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!#KD2#
Finlay sends Hussein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlay is motioning to the referee to let Hussein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Finlay blocks an elbow strike.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Finlay lands a left hand.
I was talking to Hussein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head. #T1#
Finlay lands a right hand.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finlay fails to land.
Hussein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Finlay.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finlay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Finlay.
Finlay blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Finlay can't break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finlay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finlay seems a little lost for a moment, as Hussein dominates the positioning.
Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finlay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Finlay is trying to escape the position but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein continues to stall.
Finlay is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlay keeps working.
Hussein working the ground and pound.
Hussein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlay is avoiding damage well.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussein slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alasdair Finlay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Finlay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Finlay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Finlay off the cage and back into range.
Hussein throws the left hand but Finlay avoids the punch easily.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlay's head backwards.
Hussein feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlay lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Hussein fakes the leg kick and cracks Finlay in the body.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Finlay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Good shot there by Hussein.
Finlay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Finlay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein catches Finlay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finlay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hussein has Finlay up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussein digs a right hand into Finlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlay's gas tank.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Finlay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud Hussein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussein crunches a lovely knee into Finlay's ribcage.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein stalling against the cage.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #T3#
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finlay lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Finlay's arms but Finlay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage. #TD#
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein pulls Finlay in to control the position.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Hussein is trying to keep Finlay in close.
Finlay stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Finlay shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hussein closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlay misses with a straight right.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hussein clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein wants to sweep here but Finlay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Finlay keeps it at a distance.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Finlay slips the punch.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlay dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Hussein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finlay.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finlay misses with a straight left.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Finlay. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlay misses with a wild combination.
Hussein keeps Finlay at a distance using the push kick.
Alasdair Finlay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hussein rushes Finlay and presses him up against the cage.
Finlay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Finlay. #T4#
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a nice body shot.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Finlay looking to stall.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling him.
Hussein stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Finlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hussein thows a body kick. Finlay tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Finlay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussein.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.#T1#
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Hussein.#CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Finlay against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Finlay blocks a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A hook to the body from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Finlay's head.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to push Hussein away but Hussein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finlay up against the cage.#T2#
Finlay looking to slow down the pace here.
Finlay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Finlay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussein.
Donk. Hussein catches Finlay right on the button with a cross.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Hussein jumps guard.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Finlay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Finlay defending well.
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.
Hussein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlay defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finlay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Finlay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein had his way with Alasdair Finlay in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Hussein throws a front kick that sends Finlay stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Finlay ducked under it nicely.
Hussein wants to clinch but Finlay slips to the side
and Finlay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlay misses the target.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with a kick to the body.
Finlay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finlay looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Finlay needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
A big left from Finlay misses. #T1#
Hussein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finlay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein! #CL2#
Finlay clinches up against the cage.
Finlay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussein has double underhooks.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Finlay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Hussein forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein stalling in the clinch but Finlay improves position.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlay pushes Hussein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Finlay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussein. #T3#
Hussein pushes off an throws an elbow but Finlay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finlay misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Finlay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmoud Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Finlay wants to stand and escape but instead Hussein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hussein 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.
Hussein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Finlay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Hussein!

Mahmoud Hussein is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 5: Nadadora vs Khufu     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Good shot there by Cisse.
Cisse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Cisse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hussein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Cisse there.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Hussein moves out of range.
Cisse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hussein tried to score with a low kick but Cisse checks it.
Cisse misses with the combination.
Hussein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Cisse with a hook.
Cisse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cisse misses with an uppercut. Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Hussein forces Cisse back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein effectively controlling the action here.
Hussein gets through Cisse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein working aggressively here. #T1#
Cisse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cisse is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Hussein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussein has Cisse pressed against the cage, preventing Cisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein pushes Cisse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cisse avoiding damage as Hussein throws knees to the body.
Hussein prevents Cisse from breaking the clinch.
Cisse wants to break free but Hussein has control.
Hussein has Cisse pressed against the cage, preventing Cisse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein lands an uppercut.
Cisse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussein lands a nice elbow.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse takes a shot to the head.
Hussein effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Cisse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cisse is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussein has double underhooks.
Cisse is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussein.
Cisse looks winded!
A short uppercut from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hussein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussein.
Hussein gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but Hussein won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but Hussein won't allow it.
Hussein slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussein. #T3#
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Hussein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch but Hussein keeps him there for the moment.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch but Hussein keeps him there for the moment.
Hussein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hussein is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mahmoud Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot.
A big left from Hussein misses.
Cisse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cisse.#T4#
Cisse moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Cisse keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hussein forces Cisse back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein tries a body shot but Cisse blocks it.
Hussein wants a takedown.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch but Hussein keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussein.
Cisse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hussein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cisse can turn it around.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cisse is trying to push Hussein away but Hussein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussein lands a right hand.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cisse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cisse tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Cisse tries to circle away but Hussein has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hussein fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmoud Hussein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hussein cracks Cisse with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Ousmane Cisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein lands with a hook. Cisse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Cisse is rocked!
Cisse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussein finish him?
Cisse misses with a straight right.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisse can do to turn this around?
Cisse is aggressively charging in as Hussein backs up avoiding any damage. Hussein tosses out a jab and Cisse runs right into it face first! Cisse is out cold! Hussein dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cisse's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mahmoud Hussein!
A relieved looking Mahmoud Hussein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ACA 14: Mack vs Strap     
Date:   Feb 12, 2021
#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Hussein moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNelson.
Hussein lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
A jab lands there for Hussein.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Hussein counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelson toppling to the canvas! Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hussein finish him?!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson leaves his chin hanging out and Hussein seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nelson 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 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mahmoud Hussein!
During a confident post fight interview, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban. #CL#
Hussein clinches up with Boban and pushes him back against the cage.
Boban tries to circle away but Hussein has him pinned against the cage.
Boban avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussein.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Boban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boban prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boban struggles to land a body shot inside as Hussein controls his hands.
Boban manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Boban's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban blocking some punches.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boban.
Hussein blocks a body shot from Boban.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boban.
Hussein misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hussein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boban blocking some punches.
Hussein tries to throw a body punch but Boban avoids it by throwing Hussein back against the cage.
Hussein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobans head.
Hussein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boban tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Boban back against the cage.
Boban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein blocks a body shot from Boban.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein takes a shot to the head.
Boban misses with the head strike.
Boban can't find room to land a body shot as Hussein controls the action. #T2#
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Franjo Boban has been cut.#BC#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Hussein drops Boban with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boban looks back up at him and smiles so Hussein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Boban is rocked!
Hussein looks to land a combination but Boban avoids it well.
Boban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hussein is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hussein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boban on the side of the head.
Boban is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussein finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussein misses with some punches.
Boban seems to have recovered his senses.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussein prevents a body shot from Boban.
A shot in the inside from Hussein.
Boban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boban.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hussein as Boban tries to tie him up.
Boban tries to circle away but Hussein has him pinned against the cage.
Boban has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hussein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boban can turn it around.#T3#
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hussein has a couple of punches blocked by Boban.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boban backwards.
Hussein tries to throw a body punch but Boban avoids it by throwing Hussein back against the cage.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hussein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boban.
Boban swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Hussein lands a big uppercut and Boban crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boban looks OK. Hussein waves Boban back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein moves in looking to clinch but Boban pushes him off.#CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Boban against the cage.
Hussein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Boban tries to work over Hussein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike.
Boban blocking some punches. #T4#
Hussein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobans head.
Hussein pushes Boban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boban looks winded!
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Franjo Boban's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Hussein.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Hussein pushes Boban against the cage. Hussein is working some dirty boxing. Hussein pushes off with a quick right hook! Boban goes down! Boban tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hussein moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mahmoud Hussein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Franjo Boban spoke after the fight, saying 'Hold me tight, I AM GONNA KILL HIM!!! RAAAAAAAAAAAA'.

 

Event: ROCK FC 8     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arantes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussein.
Arantes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein lands with a straight right. Arantes didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Arantes has been cut.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arantes throws a big shot that misses.
Arantes misses with a few strikes there.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Arantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Hussein lands with a right that hurts Arantes. Arantes looks to clinch but Hussein throws a short knee that drops Arantes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Mahmoud Hussein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ROCK FC 5     
Date:   Oct 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashempour throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashempour misses the jab.
Hashempour throws an off balance right hand
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashempour slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Hashempour waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.#CL2#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
Hussein looking to slow down the pace here.
Hashempour blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hashempour misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein slips a jab from Hashempour.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Hashempour is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hussein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Hussein darts in and clinches Hashempour up against the cage.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hashempour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashempour is pressed up against the cage. Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hashempour down to the mat. Hashempour avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Khosrov Hashempour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein 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.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut.
Hashempour jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Hashempour moved out of range.
Hussein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashempour throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein defending well as Hashempour loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hashempour working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hussein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hashempour rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hussein throws out a loose jab but Hashempour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashempour swings widly with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashempour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashempour swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hashempour misses with a hook.
Hashempour catches Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Khosrov Hashempour has been cut.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashempour.#KD2#
Hussein sends Hashempour crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hussein is motioning to the referee to let Hashempour up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hashempour is rocked!
Hashempour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussein.#CL2#
Hussein clinches up with Hashempour and pushes him back against the cage.
Hashempour misses with the head strike.
Hashempour throws a head punch that misses.
Hashempour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hussein.
Hashempour is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hashempour backwards.
Oh Hashempour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hashempour to his knees! Hussein keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmoud Hussein!
A victorious Mahmoud Hussein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ROCK FC 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein scores with a jab to the head.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Hussein throws a leg kick that misses.
Hussein throws a right and a left that Fezzik avoids nicely.
Fezzik tries to counter with a takedown but Hussein is quick to defend against it.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Fezzik attempts a counter takedown but Hussein avoids it well and moves away.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein lands the left hand.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fezzik moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Hussein connects with a right hand. Fezzik shakes it off.#T1#
Hussein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Hussein cracks Fezzik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fezzik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hussein finish him? #ROC2#Fezzik is rocked!
Fezzik 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.
Fezzik gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hussein points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fezzik wakes up just in time to hear Hussein thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mahmoud Hussein!
After winning the bout, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

 
 
 
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