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Event:
GAMMA#1146 Robson v John
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Sojka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makhmud circles away quickly and effectively.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhmud.
The fighters circling - Makhmud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sojka has managed to clinch.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Makhmud backwards.
Sojka scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhmud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Makhmud.
A head punch on the inside from Makhmud fails to land.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka blocks a body shot from Makhmud.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makhmud.
Makhmud working aggressively here.
Makhmud blocks an uppercut.
Sojka can't find room to land a body shot as Makhmud controls the action.
Makhmud tries a body shot but Sojka blocks it.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Makhmud fails to land.
Makhmud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhmud misses with the head strike.
Makhmud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sojka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makhmud can turn it around.
Sojka presses Makhmud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Makhmud backwards. #BC2#
Makhmud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhmud blocks a jab.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhmud's hands.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhmud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.#CL#
Makhmud gets tackled into the cage by Sojka. Sojka maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Makhmud breaks the clinch.
Sojka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Sojka is rocked!
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!
Makhmud cracks Sojka with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Islim Makhmud!
After winning the bout, Islim Makhmud 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bleak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of Makhmud's head but Makhmud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazard Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. Makhmud moves away and avoids it.
Bleak lunges at Makhmud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makhmud's hand.
Makhmud blocks a jab.
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhmud misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makhmud tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Makhmud misses its intended target.
Bleak throws a jab when Makhmud was well out of range.
A nice side step and Makhmud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhmud walks into a 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!
Makhmud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleak slips under a jab from Makhmud.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bleak scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Bleak.
Makhmud throws a counter combo.
Bleak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bleak lands with a hook. Makhmud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bleak lands a lovely overhand right.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak cracks Makhmud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Makhmud pushes Bleak up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhmud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhmud blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhmud swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhmud.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bleak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhmud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makhmud's elbow.
Bleak misses with a body punch.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhmud blocks an uppercut.
Makhmud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Makhmud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bleak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Makhmud manages to avoid it.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Makhmud tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Makhmud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Bleak does it's job there.#T3#
Makhmud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhmud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Makhmud.
Makhmud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makhmud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Makhmud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bleak, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleak swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhmud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhmud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makhmud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bleak.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike.
Makhmud prevents a body shot from Bleak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makhmud.
Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhmud.
A short right from Makhmud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhmud scores with a shot to the side of Bleak's head. #T4#
Makhmud scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhmud.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makhmud digs a right hand into Bleak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bleak's gas tank.
Makhmud scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhmud misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Makhmud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak has a couple of punches blocked by Makhmud.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhmud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bleak is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Makhmud.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bleak or not.
Makhmud dips a shoulder and cracks Bleak with a mighty uppercut! Bleak falls back against the cage and Makhmud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bleak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Makhmud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud!
Our winner, Islim Makhmud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Makhmud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Makhmud.
Makhmud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gerber swings widly with a right hand
and Makhmud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhmud digs a good body shot into Gerber's ribs.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Makhmud tries to clinch but Gerber is having none of it.
Gerber 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.
Gerber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gerber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range.
Makhmud throws a looping overhand right but Gerber ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Makhmud misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Makhmud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Makhmud lands a big right hand that sends Gerber crashing to the mat! Makhmud stays standing though and waves Gerber back to his feet!#ROC#Gerber is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romulus Gerber has been cut.#CL#
Makhmud moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Gerber struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhmud controls his hands.
Makhmud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Gerber misses with a body punch.
Gerber misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhmud.
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!
A short uppercut from Makhmud.
Gerber is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhmud finish him?
Makhmud lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Makhmud lands with a short shot to the head.
Makhmud lands a big right hand that drops Gerber! The killer instinct kicks in and Makhmud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Makhmud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud!
During a confident post fight interview, Islim Makhmud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingstone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhmud to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like FrankFurt Livingstone has been cut.
Makhmud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Makhmud there.
Makhmud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Livingstone.
Makhmud darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Livingstone's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Makhmud before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Islim Makhmud!
Islim Makhmud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; George Tucker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Makhmud has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Makhmud pulls guard.
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Makhmud keeps moving.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhmud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Makhmud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makhmud working a defensive guard here.
Tucker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhmud is keeping the position for now.
Tucker trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
Makhmud is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Tucker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tucker (3) vs (0) Makhmud
Makhmud is trying to get back to half guard.
Makhmud wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Makhmud is not content to let Tucker control the position.
You can see the frustration on Makhmud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Makhmud is looking for a sweep.
Tucker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhmud keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Makhmud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makhmud has one of Tucker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Makhmud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makhmud is trying to get back to half guard.
Makhmud is not content to let Tucker control the position.
Makhmud is trying to escape the position but Tucker is controlling the position.
Makhmud is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tucker off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tucker (3) vs (4) Makhmud
Makhmud doesn't have the hooks in and Tucker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tucker (5) vs (4) Makhmud#T5#
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhmud is keeping the position for now.
Makhmud wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tucker won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhmud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makhmud holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Makhmud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tucker (5) vs (6) Makhmud
Makhmud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tucker pulls Makhmud in to control the position.
Tucker is trying to keep Makhmud in close.
Makhmud is stalling in the full guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Makhmud tries to pass. #T7#
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tucker controlling the position.
Makhmud postures up.
Makhmud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tucker looking to control.
#T8#
Makhmud is fighting to break Tucker's control of his arms but Tucker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makhmud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makhmud slips nicely into half guard.
Makhmud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tucker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Makhmud prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Tucker trying to control but Makhmud postures up.
Makhmud wants to pass to mount but Tucker is defending the position.
Makhmud with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Tucker won't allow Makhmud to pass to mount.
Makhmud sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makhmud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhmud controlling the pace.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Tucker wants to control but Makhmud is keeping busy.
#T11#
Makhmud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makhmud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makhmud's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tucker (9) vs (6) Makhmud
Makhmud is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tucker.
Tucker continues to stall.#T12#
Makhmud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tucker's guard. Nice work there by Makhmud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tucker (9) vs (8) Makhmud
Makhmud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Makhmud tries to pass.
Makhmud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makhmud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Tucker is adopting a defensive guard.
Makhmud postures up.
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker trying to keep a closed guard but Makhmud is proving a slippery customer.
Makhmud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Makhmud tries to pass. #T14#
Makhmud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker is pulling down on Makhmud's head to control his posture.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is pulling down on Makhmud's head to control his posture.
Makhmud 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Islim Makhmud spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 76'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Duran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Makhmud rushes Duran and presses him up against the cage.
Duran fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makhmud jumps guard.
Makhmud controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Makhmud pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Duran tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhmud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhmud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhmud keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Makhmud tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Duran tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Makhmud keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Makhmud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duran looking to pass the guard.
Duran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Duran trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
Duran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhmud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhmud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duran (0) vs (2) Makhmud
Makhmud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makhmud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Duran controls Makhmud momentarily but Makhmud frees himself.
Makhmud content to stall in guard here.
Duran controls Makhmud momentarily but Makhmud frees himself. #T5##SUB#
Makhmud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makhmud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makhmud looking to pass the guard.
Makhmud sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Duran wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Makhmud is now in half guard.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duran tries to get to full guard but Makhmud has control of the leg. #T7#
Makhmud stalling.
Makhmud tries to pass to full mount but Duran defends it.
Duran gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Duran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Makhmud sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhmud controlling from the top position.
Makhmud tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard. #T9#
Makhmud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhmud slips nicely into half guard.
Duran wants to control but Makhmud is keeping busy.
Well, if Makhmud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Duran trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhmud is working away from the top position though.
Makhmud is controlling the pace.
Makhmud is thwarting Duran's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Duran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makhmud is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makhmud controlling the action here.
Makhmud is pressing down on Duran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duran is holding on for now.
Duran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makhmud is stalling in the full guard.
Duran can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhmud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Duran trying to control here.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Duran actively working from the bottom here.
Makhmud wants to pass to mount but Duran is defending the position. #T13#
Makhmud trying to control the pace.
Makhmud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Makhmud works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Duran (0) vs (5) Makhmud
Duran tries to hold on but Makhmud postures up.#T14#
Makhmud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhmud wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Islim Makhmud 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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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jensen Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Chelios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Makhmud pulls guard successfully.
Chelios must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chelios trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
Chelios won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
Chelios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chelios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chelios preventing the sweep.
Chelios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makhmud is keeping the position for now.
Makhmud pulls Chelios in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
Makhmud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Makhmud wants to sweep here but Chelios controlling him for the moment.
Chelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhmud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chelios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhmud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhmud keeping moving, preventing Chelios from controlling successfully.
Makhmud is adopting a defensive guard.
Makhmud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhmud (2) vs (0) Chelios#T2#
Makhmud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makhmud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chelios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Chelios trying to hold on to Makhmud's head to control him but Makhmud postures up.
Makhmud slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhmud is thwarting Chelios's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Makhmud seems content to control.
Chelios trying to get back to full guard but Makhmud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (5) vs (0) Chelios#T4#
Makhmud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chelios can't escape the position.
Makhmud controlling the position easily from mount.
Chelios is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chelios is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makhmud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Chelios is looking to get to half guard.
Makhmud controlling from the full mount.
Chelios is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Makhmud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Makhmud'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Makhmud.
Makhmud continues to hold on tight.#T8#
Chelios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling the position easily from mount.
Chelios is looking to get to half guard.
Chelios keeps trying to improve his position.
Chelios wants to control but Makhmud is having none of it.#T9#
Makhmud controlling his opponent.
Chelios is trying to escape the mount.
Makhmud controlling the position easily from mount.
Chelios is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Makhmud controlling the position easily from mount.
Makhmud continues to stall.
Further stalling from Makhmud.#T11##T12#
Chelios is looking to get to half guard.
Makhmud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chelios is desperately trying to improve his position but Makhmud has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chelios wants to hold on but Makhmud pushes him away.
Makhmud controlling his opponent.
Chelios is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makhmud controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Makhmud.#T14#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chelios can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhmud takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Islim Makhmud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islim Makhmud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gorath DeeStroy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Makhmud closes the distance and clinches.
Makhmud stops a takedown attempt from DeeStroy.
#TD#
Makhmud ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makhmud no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy wants to pass the guard but Makhmud is keeping the position.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.
Makhmud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeeStroy controls the pace.
DeeStroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhmud is pulling down on DeeStroy's head to control his posture.
DeeStroy wants to control from the top but Makhmud keeps moving. #T1#
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
DeeStroy won't allow Makhmud to sweep him here.
DeeStroy being controlled here momentarily.
Makhmud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhmud is controlling DeeStroy's posture.#T2#
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
DeeStroy is fighting to break Makhmud's control of his arms but Makhmud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeeStroy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeeStroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhmud is retaining full guard.
Makhmud pulls DeeStroy in to control the position. #T3#
Makhmud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
DeeStroy trying to control but Makhmud is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makhmud holds on and takes a little breather.
DeeStroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhmud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Makhmud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeeStroy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhmud (2) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makhmud passes DeeStroy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard but Makhmud has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (5) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy gets back to half guard.
Makhmud controlling the pace. #T5#
DeeStroy is looking for a sweep. Makhmud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhmud uses his free foot to push down on DeeStroy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeeStroy. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (8) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeeStroy wants to hold on but Makhmud pushes him away.#T6#
Makhmud looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhmud'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.
Makhmud continues to stall.#T7#
Further stalling from Makhmud.
DeeStroy working to try and regain half guard.
DeeStroy keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
DeeStroy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makhmud slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhmud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhmud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Makhmud is pressing down on DeeStroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeeStroy is holding on for now.
DeeStroy trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
DeeStroy wants to get back to full guard.
DeeStroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makhmud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeeStroy is trying to control but can't.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
DeeStroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhmud pulls his head out easily.
DeeStroy tries to get to full guard but Makhmud has control of the leg.
Makhmud controlling the action here.#T12#
Makhmud wants to pass the guard but DeeStroy is defending well.
Makhmud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeeStroy trying to get back to full guard but Makhmud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhmud (11) vs (0) DeeStroy
Makhmud content just to control the position here. #T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeeStroy wants to control but Makhmud is having none of it.
Makhmud controlling from mount. #T14#
DeeStroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makhmud controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makhmud takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Islim Makhmud thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rossiter drops his hands momentarily and Makhmud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makhmud misses with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a left to the body.
Rossiter tries to clinch but Makhmud moves out of range.
Makhmud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makhmud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmud moves away.
Makhmud clobbers Rossiter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rossiter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rossiter tries to clinch there but Makhmud circles away.
It seemed like Makhmud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossiter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rossiter.
Rossiter wants to clinch.#T1#
Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Nice defenses there by Rossiter.
Rossiter needs to keep his hands up - Makhmud had a free shot at his head there.
Makhmud thuds a left hand into Rossiter's body.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhmud throws a hook but Rossiter avoids it easily.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Makhmud pushes him off.
A left lands for Makhmud.
Rossiter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makhmud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhmud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter.
A little jabbing left from Makhmud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Makhmud throws a shot from downtown. Rossiter moves away and avoids it.
Rossiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhmud circles away.
Makhmud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makhmud connects with a jab.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
Rossiter lands a jab to Makhmud's midsection.
Rossiter swings widly with a right hand
and Makhmud counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhmud tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makhmud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Makhmud does it's job there.
Makhmud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rossiter is looking to clinch.
Makhmud connects with a right hand. Rossiter shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rossiter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islim Makhmud dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Rossiter.
Rossiter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makhmud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhmud misses the shot to the body.
Makhmud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhmud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Makhmud pushes him off.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Makhmud pushes him off.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhmud.
Rossiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Makhmud is just out of range.
Rossiter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makhmud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makhmud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Makhmud misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Makhmud.#T1##CL#
Rossiter clinches up with Makhmud and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Makhmud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhmud throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhmud throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter tries to clinch there but Makhmud circles away.
Rossiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Makhmud pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Rossiter lands with a cross.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Makhmud.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter throws the left hand but Makhmud avoids the punch easily.
Rossiter moves out of range as Makhmud strikes.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rossiter 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 Makhmud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makhmud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Makhmud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Rossiter tries to clinch up
and Makhmud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossiter tries to clinch up but Makhmud circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Rossiter throws a push kick but Makhmud slaps the foot to one side.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makhmud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islim Makhmud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Makhmud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makhmud.
Rossiter is looking to wear down Makhmud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossiter tries to clinch up but Makhmud circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rossiter drives through and clinches with Makhmud against the ropes.
#BC2#
Makhmud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islim Makhmud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossiter walks into a stiff left hand from Makhmud.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Makhmud.
Makhmud misses with a wild combination.
Rossiter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rossiter lands with a right hand.
Rossiter slips a jab from Makhmud.
Makhmud throws a good cross that connects.
Makhmud feints a jab promting Rossiter to slip. Makhmud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rossiter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rossiter wants to clinch up but Makhmud keeps it at a distance.
Makhmud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!#CL#
Rossiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhmud.
Makhmud digs a right hand into Rossiter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossiter's gas tank.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Makhmud misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Makhmud manages to break the clinch.
Makhmud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhmud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makhmud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makhmud throws a series of punches but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makhmud misses with a hook. Rossiter ducked under it nicely.
Rossiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makhmud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossiter.
Makhmud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makhmud looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely.
Rossiter tries to clinch up but Makhmud circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Rossiter misses with a straight right.
Makhmud throws out a counter right but Rossiter avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Rossiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Makhmud throws a shot to the body.
Rossiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Makhmud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makhmud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhmud circles away.
Makhmud lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossiter tries to clinch but Makhmud moves away
and Makhmud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makhmud lands a jab to the nose.
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossiter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Rossiter.
Islim Makhmud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossiter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islim Makhmud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makhmud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islim Makhmud!
During a confident post fight interview, Islim Makhmud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Makhmud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Makhmud jabs at Lee's body.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Makhmud off balance momentarily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Lee misses the jab.
Makhmud thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Makhmud ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makhmud misses with a straight left.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Makhmud moves his leg out of the way.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makhmud.
Lee throws a jab when Makhmud was well out of range.
Lee tries to work over Makhmud's front leg with a kick but Makhmud checks it.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud moved away.
Makhmud lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand.
Makhmud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Makhmud slips under a jab from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
A leg kick checked by Makhmud.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Makhmud's knee but Makhmud avoids it well.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makhmud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a low kick but Makhmud avoids it.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Makhmud throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Makhmud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhmud throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Makhmud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Makhmud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makhmud scores with a jab.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhmud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee keeps Makhmud at a distance using the push kick.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Makhmud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhmud throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Good work by Makhmud as he checks the leg kick.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Lee.
Makhmud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Makhmud.
Makhmud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makhmud lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a hook. Makhmud ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Makhmud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makhmud scrambles back to his feet.
Makhmud just misses with a punch to the body.
#T5#
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Makhmud's belly button to the back.
Lee lands a head shot.
Makhmud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhmud scores with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmud.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhmud.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Makhmud's ribs.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
#T6#
Makhmud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a low kick but Makhmud avoids it.
Makhmud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud moved away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Makhmud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhmud.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makhmud is able to avoid easily.
Makhmud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Makhmud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a hook but Makhmud blocks it.#T7#
Makhmud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhmud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Makhmud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makhmud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Makhmud blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Makhmud lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Makhmud blocks the low kick.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Makhmud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Makhmud counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Makhmud sees coming a mile off.
Makhmud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T8#
Lee slips under a jab from Makhmud.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmud.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick as Makhmud jumps back.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmud moves away.
Good shot there by Makhmud.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmud throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhmud throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhmud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Makhmud moved out of range nicely.#T9#
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Makhmud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makhmud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makhmud connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Makhmud.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Makhmud does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makhmud blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Islim Makhmud will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Makhmud connects with a body shot.
Makhmud throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee digs a good hook to Makhmud's body.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Makhmud's shoulder, as Makhmud tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is looking to slow Makhmud down with leg kicks.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makhmud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Makhmud misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud staying out of range there.
Makhmud throws a shot to the body.
Lee works Makhmud's body with a nice hook.
Makhmud lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhmud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makhmud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makhmud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Makhmud scores with a nice head shot.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makhmud throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makhmud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhmud lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makhmud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Makhmud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee swings for the body but Makhmud moves out of range.
Makhmud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhmud scores with a body shot.
Makhmud swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Makhmud lands a jab to the nose.
Islim Makhmud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee punishes Makhmud's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. #T3#
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makhmud slips a straight right by Lee.
Donk. Makhmud catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Makhmud avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhmud's sensitive parts.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Makhmud seems unphased.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Makhmud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Makhmud's leg but Makhmud calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Makhmud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee moves out of range as Makhmud strikes.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Makhmud moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Makhmud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.#T4#
Makhmud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Makhmud moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Makhmud lands a right hook to the body.
Makhmud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhmud moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Makhmud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Makhmud.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhmud's sensitive parts.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhmud.
Donk. Lee catches Makhmud right on the button with a cross.
Makhmud loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Makhmud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makhmud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Makhmud checks the leg kick.#T5#
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Makhmud.
Lee avoids the body shot from Makhmud.
Makhmud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makhmud needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Makhmud misses.
Lee stuns Makhmud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makhmud walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Makhmud misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee wants to slow Makhmud down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Makhmud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T6#
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhmud's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhmud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee digs a good body shot into Makhmud's ribs.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Makhmud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Makhmud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makhmud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhmud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makhmud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Makhmud.#T7#
Lee throws a leg kick
letting Makhmud counter with a right hand.
Makhmud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Makhmud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhmud checks a low kick from Lee.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhmud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Makhmud.
Lee motions for Makhmud to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Makhmud lands with a shot to the body. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Makhmud connects with a body shot.
Makhmud with a jab.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makhmud checks it well.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Jab from Makhmud.
Lee throws a leg kick
enabling Makhmud to counter with a crisp jab.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makhmud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makhmud 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.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Makhmud.
Lee connects with a leg kick. #T9#
Makhmud throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Makhmud misses.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Makhmud misses with a straight right.
Makhmud lands a jab to the nose.
Makhmud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Makhmud is out of range.
Makhmud throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhmud moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhmud checks the leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that McGregor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makhmud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makhmud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhmud looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a push kick but Makhmud slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Makhmud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Makhmud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Makhmud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhmud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Makhmud blocks the leg kick.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makhmud lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhmud lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Makhmud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
Makhmud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Makhmud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a body punch but Makhmud moves out of range. #T2#
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makhmud lands a slapping body shot.
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhmud throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to work over Makhmud's front leg with a kick but Makhmud checks it.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makhmud takes a step back to recover.
Makhmud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Makhmud lands.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makhmud if he has to take too many more of those.
Makhmud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhmud.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makhmud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Makhmud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makhmud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makhmud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makhmud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhmud throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhmud to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee slips a straight right by Makhmud.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
Makhmud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.#T4#
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Makhmud misses.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Makhmud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Lee lands.
Makhmud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makhmud just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee misses with a leg kick. #T5#
Makhmud slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmud throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee feints a jab promting Makhmud to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makhmud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Makhmud scores with a nice head shot.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a push kick but Makhmud slaps the foot to one side.
Makhmud scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T6#
Makhmud cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Makhmud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makhmud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makhmud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhmud! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Makhmud.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makhmud cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makhmud lands with an overhand left.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Makhmud checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee feints and then cracks Makhmud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makhmud down.
Good leg kick by Lee. #T7#
Lee misses with a low kick as Makhmud jumps back.
Makhmud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhmud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makhmud counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Makhmud counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Makhmud's torso.
Makhmud checks a leg kick.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhmud jabs at Lee's body.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makhmud avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Makhmud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Makhmud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Makhmud should have avoided that one.
Good work by Makhmud as he checks the leg kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Makhmud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Makhmud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee tries to bum rush Makhmud with a series of wild strikes but Makhmud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Makhmud's side.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Makhmud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Makhmud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T9#
Makhmud loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Makhmud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makhmud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Makhmud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Islim Makhmud.
Well Makhmud 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Islim Makhmud! |
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AFK 74
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Makhmud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. AB sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhmud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by AB.
AB moves out of range as Makhmud strikes.
AB half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makhmud throws a hook to the side of AB's head but AB sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhmud connects with a crisp jab.
Makhmud misses with an uppercut. AB saw that one coming.
Makhmud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AB.
AB motions for Makhmud to come forward. AB throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Makhmud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makhmud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. AB looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
AB on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB on the wrong end of a nice jab.
AB takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Makhmud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makhmud.
AB closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Makhmud lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhmud lands a head shot.
AB takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
AB shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from AB misses
and Makhmud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makhmud lands with a hook. AB tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
AB uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
AB looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
AB drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makhmud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makhmud looks to land a right hand but AB moved out of range.
AB takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makhmud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! AB had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhmud cracks AB with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good shot there by Makhmud.#T2#
Makhmud misses with the combination.
AB appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
AB with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhmud to score with a decent uppercut.
Makhmud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makhmud lands a jab-cross combination.
Makhmud throws a jab but it's blocked by AB.
AB fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makhmud just manages to avoid it.
Makhmud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. AB doesn't seem bothered though.
Makhmud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhmud lands with a hook. AB tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makhmud connects with a body shot that sends AB's belly button to the back.
AB throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islim Makhmud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
AB misses with a low kick.
Makhmud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
AB uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhmud.
AB takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makhmud cracks AB with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
AB drops his hands momentarily and Makhmud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makhmud with a jab.
AB with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhmud to score with a decent uppercut.
Makhmud lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhmud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makhmud lands a slapping body shot.
AB takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhmud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
AB throws out a leg kick but Makhmud moves out of range and AB only half commits.
Makhmud throws out a powerful jab.
Makhmud thuds a left hand into AB's body.
Makhmud lands a body shot.
Makhmud checks a low kick from AB.
Makhmud lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Makhmud finds it's way through AB's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Makhmud.
Makhmud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of AB's head.
Islim Makhmud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AB staying out of range there.
AB seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
AB takes one on the button.
Makhmud with a hook.
AB takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Makhmud.
Nice shot by Makhmud.
Makhmud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
AB on the wrong end of a nice jab.
AB takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makhmud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from AB misses.
AB motions for Makhmud to come forward. AB throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makhmud lands with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Makhmud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhmud connects with a body shot.
Makhmud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. AB sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhmud connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islim Makhmud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
AB takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
AB walks into a stiff left hand from Makhmud.
Nice uppercut lands for Makhmud. That snapped AB's head back.
AB slips a straight right by Makhmud.
The crowd cheers as Makhmud lands an impressive looking overhand right. AB doesn't seem phased though.
Makhmud lands with an uppercut that bounces AB off the ropes and back into range.
Makhmud lands with an overhand left.
Makhmud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhmud throws a shot from downtown. AB moves away and avoids it.
Makhmud misses with a straight right.
AB appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud throws an overhand right that lands on AB's shoulder, as AB tries to avoid the shot.
Makhmud throws a good cross that connects.
AB tried to score with a low kick but Makhmud checks it.
Makhmud 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.
#T1#
Makhmud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of AB's head.
Makhmud throws a lazy right hand but AB sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhmud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makhmud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makhmud jabs AB right on the nose. AB blinks but takes it well.
Makhmud misses with a hook.
AB looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makhmud lands a glancing blow to the side of AB's head.
Makhmud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Makhmud finds it's way through AB's defenses.
Makhmud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhmud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by AB.
Good standup being displayed there by Makhmud as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Makhmud lands the left hand.
Islim Makhmud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Makhmud.
Makhmud throws out a powerful jab.
Makhmud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from AB misses.
AB throws a leg kick but Makhmud sees it coming and moves out of range.
AB throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makhmud lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhmud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. AB sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhmud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AB's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Makhmud.
Makhmud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by AB.
Three AB has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islim Makhmud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Makhmud misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islim Makhmud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhmud 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islim Makhmud! |
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Event:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee throws a body punch but Makhmud moves out of range.
Makhmud tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Makhmud throws a head kick that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee stuns Makhmud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makhmud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Makhmud counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Makhmud to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makhmud.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Makhmud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhmud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makhmud throws a head kick that misses.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Makhmud cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makhmud lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Lee takes a swing at Makhmud's ribcage but misses.
Makhmud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhmud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Makhmud backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Makhmud.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmud moves away.
Makhmud slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee is looking to wear down Makhmud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makhmud throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islim Makhmud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhmud 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islim Makhmud! |
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