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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EF Hutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EF Hutton!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohammed swivels and escapes.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Hutton circles away.
Hutton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mohammed is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mohammed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hutton wants to control but Mohammed is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hutton.
Mohammed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hutton.
Hutton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mohammed to his feet.
Mohammed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hutton finds it's way round the side to connect with Mohammed's head.
Hutton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hutton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed throws a series of strikes that have Hutton backpedaling.
Mohammed fails with the takedown
and Hutton counters with a nice leg kick.
Mohammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Hutton keeps control of Mohammed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mohammed missing with knees to the body.
Hutton landing knees to the body.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hutton blocks the elbow strike.
Hutton breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed throws a one two combo.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hutton looks to clinch
and Mohammed counters with a big head kick but Hutton shrugs it off.
Mohammed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mohammed throws out a leg kick but Hutton moves out of range and Mohammed only half commits.
Hutton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Mohammed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hutton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mohammed throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hutton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hutton breaks the clinch.
Hutton tries to clinch but Mohammed moves away
and Mohammed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mohammed.
Mohammed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hutton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Mohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutton tries to clinch up
and Mohammed counters with a two punch combo.
Hutton moves into the clinch successfully.
Hutton looking to slow down the pace here.
Mohammed wants to get back to striking at distance but Hutton won't allow it.
Hutton manages to break the clinch.
Hutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohammed swivels and escapes.
Hutton avoids the head kick by Mohammed.
EF Hutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammed tries to avoid it but Hutton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammed to the ground. Mohammed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Mohammed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hutton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hutton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mohammed counters by moving into the clinch.
Hutton throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Hutton misses with a body punch.
Mohammed digs a right hand into Hutton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hutton's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Mohammed.
Mohammed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hutton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
Hutton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mohammed counters with a three punch combo that has Hutton backing up. Hutton nods at Mohammed to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton clinches but Mohammed breaks the clinch
and Mohammed moves into the clinch.
Hutton breaks the clinch.
Mohammed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mohammed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hutton tries to avoid it but Mohammed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hutton to the ground. Hutton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hutton tries to clinch up
and Mohammed counters by clinching up.
Hutton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hutton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mohammed looking to stall.
Mohammed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mohammed throws a head punch that misses.
Hutton manages to break the clinch.
Hutton misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hutton throws a series of punches but Mohammed moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mohammed.
Mohammed shoots in but no luck this time.
Hutton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mohammed as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed lands with a slapping head kick.
Mohammed looks to clinch
and Hutton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Mohammed.
Hutton throws a low kick but Mohammed avoids it.
Hutton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mohammed counters with a left and a right that stings Hutton.
Hutton throws a poor cross that misses
and Mohammed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hutton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Mohammed or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutton which made him look bad.
Hutton looks to clinch
and Mohammed counters with a head kick. That will keep Hutton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mohammed is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hutton throws a series of punches but Mohammed avoids them all with ease.
Mohammed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hutton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammed is fending him off so far but Hutton persists. Nope, Mohammed circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Hutton circles away.
Hutton closes the distance but Mohammed moves to the side
and Mohammed counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutton avoids the elbow strike from Mohammed, against the cage.
Hutton managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huttons head.
Hutton pulls guard effortlessly.
Hutton wants to stand and escape but Mohammed is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Mohammed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hutton clinches but Mohammed breaks the clinch
and Mohammed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mohammed Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Hutton is going to stand back up.
Hutton stands up from half guard.
Hutton tries to keep at a distance but Mohammed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed prevents the takedown attempt.
Hutton missing with knees to the body.
Hutton looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Mohammed.
Mohammed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mohammed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hutton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mohammed Mohammed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EF Hutton.
Hutton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hutton is breathing heavily.
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton stops a takedown attempt from Mohammed.
Hutton tries to throw a body punch but Mohammed avoids it by throwing Hutton back against the cage.
Hutton swings wildly with an uppercut but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hutton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mohammed as he jumps to the side.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges.
Hutton tries to clinch up
and Mohammed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mohammed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Mohammed swats away the attempt to clinch by Hutton.
Hutton tries to clinch up
and Mohammed counters with a series of strikes. Hutton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Mohammed. No joy for Hutton on that attempt.
No luck for Hutton with that takedown attempt.
Hutton throws a combination that misses
and Mohammed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above Hutton 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Hutton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutton has Mohammed pushed against the cage.
Hutton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mohammed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hutton breaks the clinch.
Hutton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mohammed is squirming around, avoiding Hutton's attempts to control the action.
Hutton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mohammed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hutton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mohammed wants to control but Hutton is having none of it.
Mohammed is looking to improve his position but Hutton isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Hutton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mohammed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mohammed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mohammed and Hutton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mohammed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hutton off and has taken his back!
Mohammed not allowing Hutton to control his hands.
Mohammed lands punches and elbows.
Mohammed gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mohammed keeps control of the position as Hutton tries to break free.
Hutton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hutton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hutton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mohammed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hutton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mohammed's back instead.
Hutton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mohammed up.
Hutton is looking to control Mohammed but Mohammed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hutton controlling well, preventing Mohammed from escaping the position.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mohammed looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hutton.
Hutton cracks Mohammed with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mohammed from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but EF Hutton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hutton clinches but Mohammed breaks the clinch
and Mohammed counters by clinching up.
Mohammed is pressed up against the cage. Hutton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohammed down to the mat. Mohammed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hutton tries to clinch up
and Mohammed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hutton tries to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling the position.
Mohammed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mohammed throws an elbow but misses.
Hutton slows down the pace here.
Mohammed landing knees to the body.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hutton.
Hutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutton wants to clinch but Mohammed slips to the side
and Mohammed counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Mohammed or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutton which made him look bad.
Hutton closes the distance and clinches up with Mohammed, looking for a takedown. Hutton pushes Mohammed against the cage but Mohammed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohammed misses with a double jab
and Hutton counters by moving into the clinch.
Mohammed managing to block the knees to the body from Hutton.
Hutton is trying to stall.
Hutton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed breaks the clinch.
Hutton wants to clinch up but Mohammed keeps it at a distance.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hutton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mohammed counters with a two punch combo.
Mohammed looks for a takedown but Hutton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Mohammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutton forces Mohammed back against the cage and clinches.
Hutton blocks the elbow strike.
Mohammed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hutton has Mohammed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hutton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mohammed tumbling to the mat - Hutton dives into Mohammed's guard.
Hutton throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammed keeping moving, preventing Hutton from controlling successfully.
Hutton gets to his feet. Mohammed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hutton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mohammed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hutton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohammed swivels and escapes.
Mohammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mohammed breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hutton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hutton looks to clinch
and Mohammed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mohammed.
Mohammed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hutton has him pressed against the cage.
Mohammed has Hutton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hutton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hutton lands a hook that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
Mohammed prevents Hutton from breaking the clinch.
Hutton is trying to maintain a safe position but Mohammed gets an underhook and turns Hutton into the cage.
Hutton misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Hutton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hutton tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohammed avoids the damage to the body.
Hutton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hutton scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mohammed Mohammed has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohammed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hutton breaks from the clinch.
Hutton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mohammed counters with a series of strikes. Hutton will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mohammed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mohammed swats away the attempt to clinch by Hutton.
Mohammed keeps the fight on the outside.
Hutton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutton.
Hutton has closed the distance and engaged Mohammed in a clinch.
Hutton wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohammed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hutton lands an elbow inside that Mohammed shrugs off.
Hutton manages to break the clinch.
Hutton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mohammed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hutton wants to clinch up but Mohammed keeps it at a distance.
Hutton tries to clinch but Mohammed is having none of it.
Hutton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mohammed.
Mohammed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hutton wants to control but Mohammed postures up.
Hutton is letting Mohammed control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mohammed off and has taken his back!
Mohammed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hutton's guard. Nice work there by Mohammed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Hutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed stops Hutton from standing up.
Mohammed wants to control from the top but Hutton keeps moving.
Hutton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to EF Hutton.
I think Hutton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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