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Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut     
Date:   Apr 28, 2024
#R1#
Mahmut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Kuomanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Mahmut does it's job there.
Kuomanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahmut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuomanen momentarily.
Mahmut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuomanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuomanen catches Mahmut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahmut misses with a leg kick
letting Kuomanen counter with a right hand.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut looks to land a right hand but Kuomanen moved out of range.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Mahmut. Those never looked like landing.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Mahmut misses its intended target.
Mahmut lands a jab.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Mahmut throws out a leg kick but Kuomanen moves out of range and Mahmut only half commits.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Mahmut is quick to defend against it.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmut moves away.
Kuomanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmut cracks Kuomanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Mahmut moved out of range.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahmut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Mahmut lands a big shot that drops Kuomanen! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuomanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuomanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kuomanen has his foot on Mahmut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahmut works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Mahmut won't allow Kuomanen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kuomanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mahmut escapes and throws Kuomanen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuomanen is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuomanen tries to control but Mahmut manages to take his back.#T3#
What can Kuomanen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuomanen tries to escape the position.
Mahmut tries to get the hooks in deep but Kuomanen pushed the leg off.
Mahmut biding his time, controlling Kuomanen. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahmut is trying to stick to Kuomanen's back but Kuomanen is turning into Mahmut. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mahmut's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahmut keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass.
Mahmut looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuomanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuomanen cracks a nice hook into Mahmut's ribs.#TD#
Kuomanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmut did well to prevent Kuomanen getting side control.

Mahmut kicks off Kuomanen and gets to his feet.
Kuomanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuomanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuomanen drops his hands momentarily and Mahmut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen loads up on a big right hand but Mahmut slips the punch.#KD2#
Mahmut throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kuomanen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mahmut follows into mount! #CUT2#It looks like Ahjo Kuomanen has been cut.
Kuomanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuomanen tries to hold on but Mahmut postures up.#T1#
Kuomanen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuomanen reaches up to try and control the position but Mahmut seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuomanen rolls and tries to escape and now Mahmut has his back!
Kuomanen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mahmut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmut has the hooks in. Kuomanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuomanen trying to control the hands but Mahmut won't let him.
Kuomanen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mahmut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Kuomanen tries to roll but Mahmut sticks to his back.
Mahmut is trying to stick to Kuomanen's back but Kuomanen is turning into Mahmut. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mahmut's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.#SUB#
Kuomanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuomanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Kuomanen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuomanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Mahmut has control of Kuomanen's left arm, preventing Kuomanen from doing any damage.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuomanen wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy body kick from Mahmut
and Kuomanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuomanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmut. Mahmut obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuomanen.
Mahmut misses with a right hand
letting Kuomanen counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Mahmut as Kuomanen shoots in.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Kuomanen ducked under it nicely.
Mahmut swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahmut won't be happy with that.
Kuomanen trying to control the position but Mahmut is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahjo Kuomanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Mahmut throws a body punch but Kuomanen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuomanen misses the target.
Kuomanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuomanen moves away from the strike by Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Kuomanen ducked under it nicely.
Kuomanen attempts a counter takedown but Mahmut avoids it well and moves away.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Mahmut.
Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws a right and a left that Kuomanen avoids nicely.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
Mahmut scores with a jab. Kuomanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen slips under a jab from Mahmut.
Kuomanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmut on the side of the head.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahmut thumps Kuomanen with a low kick.
Mahmut throws a hook but Kuomanen blocks it.
Mahmut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kuomanen moves away and avoids it.
Kuomanen takes one on the button.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuomanen.
Kuomanen throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Kuomanen is out of range.
Mahmut misses with a wild combination.
Kuomanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahmut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahmut, who protects the arm well.
Kuomanen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuomanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mahmut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuomanen lands an elbow.
Kuomanen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahmut's legs.
Kuomanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mahmut is avoiding damage well.
Mahmut stops Kuomanen from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Kuomanen swings around for an armbar but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuomanen's guard.#SUB#
Kuomanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuomanen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mahmut frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuomanen has switched to an armbar! Mahmut is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ahjo Kuomanen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 306     
Date:   Apr 03, 2024
#R1#
Mahmut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut lands a head kick. Kirin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahmut.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut throws an overhand right that lands on Kirin's shoulder, as Kirin tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut misses with the combination.
Kirin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahmut's head.
Mahmut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahmut circles away.
Good exchange - Mahmut coming out on top.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Kirin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Kirin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mahmut throws a front kick that sends Kirin stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin works Mahmut's body with a nice hook.
Mahmut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Kirin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Kirin walks into a straight right hand from Mahmut.
Kirin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Mahmut misses with a hook.
Kirin thuds a left hand into Mahmut's body.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirin back to the cage. Mahmut follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahmut checks it well.
Donk. Mahmut catches Kirin right on the button with a cross.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirin throws the left hand but Mahmut avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirin scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Mahmut lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kirin sprawling to the canvas. Mahmut follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kirin hang on? #ROC#Kirin is rocked!#SU#
Mahmut decides to stand and escape the position.
Kirin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirin tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
Mahmut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirin misses with a wild combination.
Kirin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Kirin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahmut rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirin throws a nice looking combination but Mahmut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmut lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Kirin moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut sets himself, and Kirin steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahmut avoids it this time.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Mahmut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahmut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmut lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Mahmut staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Thorn clinches.
Mahmut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorn has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
Mahmut stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
A short right from Thorn.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
A short left from Mahmut.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn cracks Mahmut with a nice body shot.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut stalling in the clinch.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn gets through Mahmut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mahmut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorn digs a right hand underneath Mahmut's ribcage. Mahmut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn pushes Mahmut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Thorn presses Mahmut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A lazy left from Thorn finds it's target.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmut. That did some damage!
Thorn is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.#CL2#
Thorn takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mahmut on the inside.
A short right from Thorn.
Mahmut fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahmut controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Mahmut scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahmut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorn can turn it around.
Mahmut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Mahmut misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thorn tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body punch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Thorn misses with a punch 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!
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahmut throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A right hand to the body from Thorn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Thorn is working Mahmut over against the cage.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Thorn lands a body shot.
Mahmut looking to slow down the pace here.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn works on Mahmut's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut misses with a body punch.
Thorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haw Thorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Mahmut takes a shot to the head.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorn tries to throw a body punch but Mahmut avoids it by throwing Thorn back against the cage.
Good body shot from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Thorn.
Mahmut tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn is leaning against Mahmut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thorn - that landed with a thud.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Thorn does it's job there.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
BOOM! Thorn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mahmut. Mahmut tries to recover but Thorn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mahmut lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
A relieved looking Haw Thorn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spong drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Mahmut is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Spong drops back looking for a leg! Mahmut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahmut manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Mahmut's guard.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mahmut controlling Spong's posture.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Mahmut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong cracks Mahmut with a solid left hand.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Mahmut blocks nicely.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahmut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut is pulling down on Spong's head. It's preventing any offense from Spong, at least for the moment.#T3#
Spong postures up.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Mahmut blocks nicely.
Mahmut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahmut's guard.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
Mahmut is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Mahmut's hands, connecting with Mahmut's forehead.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Spong throwing shots but Mahmut is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spong throws a hook but Mahmut blocks it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Mahmut's head but Mahmut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmut feints with a jab and clips Spong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Spong is sent crashing into the canvas and Mahmut leaps in for the kill! Spong tries to get to his feet but Mahmut is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Spong is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024
#R1#
Van Thüringen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Van Thüringen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Mahmut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahmut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Mahmut lands with a cross. #KD#
Mahmut drops Van Thüringen with a big left hand and mounts him. Van Thüringen is in big trouble! #ROC#Van Thüringen 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!
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.
Mahmut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Van Thüringen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mahmut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Thüringen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mahmut controlling his opponent.
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mahmut looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand up.#T3#
Mahmut content just to control the position here.
Van Thüringen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Mahmut has taken his back!
Van Thüringen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Van Thüringen manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Van Thüringen's head but Van Thüringen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Thüringen. Mahmut shrugs it off though.
Van Thüringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Van Thüringen.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahmut in particular looking to stall.
Mahmut prevents Van Thüringen from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mahmut and Van Thüringen goes tumbling to the canvas! Mahmut follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mahmut controlling the action here.
Mahmut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Thüringen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Mahmut is going to stand back up. #T1#
Mahmut moves nicely into side control.
Mahmut is staying tight to Van Thüringen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahmut tries to move to mount but Van Thüringen blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Mahmut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Mahmut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thüringen can do to turn this around?
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Thüringen's coach down at EMP WORLDCLASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Thüringen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Mahmut jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmut seems unphased.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Van Thüringen didn't see that one coming.
Van Thüringen misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Mahmut ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmut pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Van Thüringen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thüringen thuds his right hand into Mahmut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Thüringen misses with a body kick.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
A jab from Mahmut misses.
Van Thüringen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahmut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahmut walks into a jab.
Sheikh Mahmut is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
It seemed like Van Thüringen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Thüringen lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Thüringen feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Mahmut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahmut crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Thüringen - the referee stops the clock and Mahmut gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Thüringen. Mahmut manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
It looks like Mahmut has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mahmut swings for the body but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a hook but Van Thüringen avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahmut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut misses with a hook. Van Thüringen ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
Van Thüringen digs a good hook to Mahmut's body.
Mahmut misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Van Thüringen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Van Thüringen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
Mahmut misses with a straight right.
Van Thüringen throws out a counter right but Mahmut avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen jabs Mahmut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Van Thüringen lands with a right hand.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Thüringen misses with a looping left.
Van Thüringen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahmut under the eye.
Mahmut feints and then cracks Van Thüringen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Thüringen down.
Van Thüringen throws an off balance right hand
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut moves forwards but Van Thüringen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Thüringen swings widly with a right hand
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Thüringen defending well as Mahmut loads up on a big left hand.
Van Thüringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Thüringen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Thüringen lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmut counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Van Thüringen out cold! What a finish! Mahmut is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Post fight, an emotional Sheikh Mahmut said 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 279 Evans vs McKane     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1#
A big right from Tyler misses.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyler.
Tyler is looking to counter punch.
Mahmut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler throws a front kick that sends Mahmut stumbling back into the cage.
Tyler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahmut is looking to land body kicks.
Mahmut moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahmut. Mahmut obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Mahmut misses.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Mahmut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Tyler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahmut looks winded!
Tyler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahmut will feel that in the morning.
Tyler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahmut doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Mahmut blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mahmut takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmut.#T2#
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses
and Tyler counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler weaves into range and cracks Mahmut right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mahmut goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tyler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Tyler!
A relieved looking Pete Tyler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Walton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Mahmut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walton to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut tests Walton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walton lands a leg kick that knocks Mahmut off balance momentarily.
Mahmut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walton misses with a straight left.
Mahmut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walton on the side of the head.
Walton blocks a jab.
Walton misses with a leg kick.
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!
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Walton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahmut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmut slips a straight right by Walton.
Walton moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walton can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahmut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mahmut half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Walton misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Mahmut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmut.
Mahmut with the inside leg kick.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Walton lands a lovely overhand right.
Walton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahmut takes a step back to recover.
Mahmut misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahmut.
Walton with a hook.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Mahmut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahmut slips a jab from Walton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Walton has knocked Mahmut down with a huge combo! Walton steps away and waves a wobbly Mahmut back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Walton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahmut. That did some damage!
Walton circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mahmut tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Walton wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Boy Walton!
As John Boy Walton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This win was for my best good friend. Mr. Pickles!!!!!!!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahmut lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmut.
Mahmut cracks Kearney with an open hand slap.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kearney counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut throws a leg kick which misses Kearney's front leg but catches the back leg as Kearney tries to avoid it.
Mahmut throws a wild body kick that Kearney sees coming a mile off.
Kearney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kearney 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.
Mahmut throws out a leg kick but Kearney moves out of range and Mahmut only half commits.
Mahmut lands a nice shot to the body.
Kearney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kearney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kearney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmut.#CL2#
Kearney moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mahmut throws a looping overhand right but Kearney ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Kearney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kearney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Kearney counters with a nice uppercut.
Kearney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kearney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmut cracks Kearney on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kearney falls backwards against the cage. Mahmut follows up with more strikes that drop Kearney to his knees. Mahmut keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kearney! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
An intense looking Sheikh Mahmut took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 254 Roos vs Kersikov     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Temidare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmut avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Mahmut throws the kick towards the body but Temidare avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut feints and then cracks Temidare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temidare down.
Mahmut lands with a shot to the body.
Temidare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahmut swings widly with a right hand
and Temidare counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Donk. Temidare catches Mahmut right on the button with a cross.
Mahmut throws a looping overhand right but Temidare ducks down to avoid it.
Temidare lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temidare slips under a jab.
Temidare darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Temidare has Mahmut up against the cage in a clinch.
Temidare misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmut wants to break free but Temidare has control.
Mahmut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahmut misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Mahmut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahmut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahmut swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Temidare lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahmut's head.#CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Temidare throws out a counter right but Mahmut avoids it with no problem.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temidare.
Temidare looks to throw the jab but Mahmut is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Temidare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Temidare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Temidare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahmut working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Mahmut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Temidare is working Mahmut over against the cage.
Temidare with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Temidare misses with some punches.
Temidare has Mahmut pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Temidare - that landed with a thud.
Temidare misses with some punches.
Temidare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahmut's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch.
Temidare scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahmut throws a low kick, looking for Temidare's leg but Temidare calmly moves out of range.
Mahmut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Temidare connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Temidare closes the distance and pushes Mahmut back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Temidare.
A right hand to the body from Temidare.
Temidare connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Mahmut is rocked!#CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mahmut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahmut taking a breather.
Temidare tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahmut avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Temidare.
Mahmut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahmut slowing the pace effectively.
Temidare lands a body shot.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Temidare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmut taking a breather.
Mahmut is looking to break free of the clinch but Temidare has double underhooks.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Temidare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temidare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Mahmut breaks the clinch.
Mahmut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare tries to clinch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Temidare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.#KD2#
Temidare lands a big head kick that sends Mahmut tumbling to the mat! Temidare takes a step backwards and waves Mahmut back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Mahmut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body.
Mahmut seems to have got his legs back now.
Temidare tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it. #KD2#
Temidare drops Mahmut with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mahmut looks back up at him and smiles so Temidare waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Jeez, Sheikh Mahmut's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. Oren saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Oren - just one landing.
Oren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oren connects with the punch.
Oren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmut. Mahmut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oren throws a head kick that Mahmut semi-blocks.
Oren blocks a head kick by Mahmut.
Mahmut scores with a hook to the body. Oren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahmut loads up on a big right hand but Oren slips the punch.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oren catches Mahmut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left and a right from Oren both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oren misses with an uppercut. Mahmut saw that one coming.
Mahmut moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut throws an overhand right that lands on Oren's shoulder, as Oren tries to avoid the shot.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Oren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut looks to land a right hand but Oren moved out of range.
Oren throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahmut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mahmut throws a shot from downtown. Oren moves away and avoids it.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Oren throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
Oren looks to land a right hand but Mahmut moved out of range.
Mahmut throws a hook but Oren avoids it easily.
Oren lands with a straight right. Mahmut didn't see that one coming.
Mahmut throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oren is looking to counter punch.
Oren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Oren. Those never looked like landing.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Oren wants to clinch up but Mahmut keeps it at a distance.
Mahmut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oren throws out the jab.
Mahmut connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Oren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahmut takes one to the chin there.
Oren cracks Mahmut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oren lands with a hook. Mahmut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2##CL#
Oren instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch.
Mahmut tried to score with a low kick but Oren checks it.
Oren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahmut looks to score with a jab to the body but Oren is just out of range.
Mahmut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oren manages to avoid it.
Oren is looking for a counter combo.
Oren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmut swings for the body but Oren moves out of range.
Oren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oren was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmut.
Oren lands a right hook to the body.
Oren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oren misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oren tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch.
Oren lands a head kick! #T3##CL#
Mahmut tries to keep at a distance but Oren has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oren.
Oren wants to break free but Mahmut has control.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Oren. #BC#
Oren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmut takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahmut's head.#CL#
Oren forces Mahmut back against the cage and clinches.
Oren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Oren on the inside. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch.
Oren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahmut circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahmut just misses with a punch to the body.
Oren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oren counters with a left and a right that stings Mahmut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahmut swings for the body but Oren moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Oren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Oren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahmut.
Oren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Oren's head but Oren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmut lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmut connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Mahmut.
Mahmut throws a hook but Oren blocks it.
Mahmut loads up on a big right hand but Oren slips the punch.
Oren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahmut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oren.
Oren connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oren scores with a head kick. Mahmut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mahmut misses with a right hand
and Oren counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahmut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahmut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahmut lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarik Oren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mahmut pounces like a tiger and cracks Oren with a vicious hook! Oren is down but not out! Mahmut follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sheikh Mahmut!
As Sheikh Mahmut got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut throws a jab when Licht was well out of range.
Mahmut throws an overhand right that lands on Licht's shoulder, as Licht tries to avoid the shot.
Licht thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mahmut if he has to take too many more of those.
Licht takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mahmut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahmut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Licht moves away.
Licht connects with a nice looking jab.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Licht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahmut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut scores with a jab to the body.
Licht checks a leg kick.
As Mahmut backs away, Licht returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mahmut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Licht.#CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Mahmut cracks Licht with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Licht looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mahmut finish him? #ROC2#Licht is rocked!
Licht leaves his chin hanging out and Mahmut seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Licht crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Post fight, Sheikh Mahmut took to the microphone: 'There was something about that guys face, you just wanted to beat the hell out of it. He can't get any uglier so why not. Praise Allah Akbar!!!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 227 Doomsday vs Morrison     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmut.
Lovanov throws a right hand that Mahmut ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahmut also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Mahmut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Lovanov does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Lovanov there.
Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
We've been hearing reports that Lovanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lovanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmut throws a head kick but Lovanov moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov jabs at Mahmut's body.
Mahmut moves forwards but Lovanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lovanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov works the jab nicely.
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahmut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand. #KD#
Lovanov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmut. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mahmut to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Mahmut is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sheikh Mahmut's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmut is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Lovanov looking to pass the guard.
Mahmut seems to have recovered his senses.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmut works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lovanov postures up in Mahmut's guard and throws a big left but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut is adopting a defensive guard.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Lovanov trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov 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.
Mahmut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovanov is in close to Mahmut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahmut holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmut's coach down at Dagestan Grappling Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahmut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovanov.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Mahmut's head back.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmut.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahmut misses with a body shot.
Mahmut throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahmut thinking.
Mahmut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahmut lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Mahmut.
Lovanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahmut lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahmut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
Mahmut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Mahmut is predictable there
letting Lovanov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mahmut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Lovanov.#CUT#The cut above Sheikh Mahmut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmut throws out the jab.
Mahmut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mahmut misses.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Lovanov swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range. #T2#
Mahmut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut with the inside leg kick.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovanov avoids the head kick by Mahmut. #KD#
Mahmut ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahmut manages to regain guard straight away.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving.
Lovanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Mahmut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahmut takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Lovanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut misses with a wild body shot.
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lovanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahmut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmut.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmut.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
Lovanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range. #KD#
Mahmut ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahmut manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Mahmut is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 216 Martin vs Shifter     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut slips under a jab.
Oren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahmut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oren.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Oren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmut swivels and escapes.
Oren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Oren gets a clinch.
Mahmut tries to break the clinch but Oren is controlling the position.
Oren misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmut is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Oren manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Oren darts in and clinches Mahmut up against the cage.
Oren looking for a takedown.
Sheikh Mahmut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Oren.
Oren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahmut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mahmut breaks the clinch.
Oren 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.
Oren fails with a takedown attempt.
Oren wants to clinch.#T1#
Oren misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahmut drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Oren right on the button. Oren goes down! Mahmut follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mahmut gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
Our winner, Sheikh Mahmut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut     
Date:   Jun 21, 2023
#R1#
Alyoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmut's shoulder, as Mahmut tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmut walks into a left hand. #CL#
Alyoshin rushes Mahmut and presses him up against the cage.
Mahmut is trying to break free.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action. #BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alyoshin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahmut's head.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick and Alyoshin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahmut throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body shot.
Alyoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahmut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Alyoshin throws a looping overhand right but Mahmut ducks down to avoid it.
Alyoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alyoshin throws a hook but Mahmut blocks it.
Mahmut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Mahmut throws a counter combo.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alyoshin clobbers Mahmut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Mahmut misses.
Alyoshin cracks Mahmut with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alyoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Alyoshin digs a good hook to Mahmut's body.
Alyoshin cracks a nice hook into Mahmut's ribs.#CL#
Alyoshin clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin has Mahmut pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin - that landed with a thud.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahmut avoids the damage to the body.
Mahmut blocks an uppercut.
Mahmut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alyoshin has him pressed against the cage.
Alyoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alyoshin tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmut.
Alyoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alyoshin momentarily. #T3#
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mahmut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut lands with a nice combination. Alyoshin backs away looking to recover.
Alyoshin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Alyoshin.#CL#
Alyoshin clinches up with Mahmut and pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Mahmut tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Alyoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahmut misses with a looping left.
It looked like Alyoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Alyoshin tries to clinch there but Mahmut circles away.
Mahmut throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Mahmut.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Alyoshin. Beautiful body shot.
Alyoshin throws an off balance right hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alyoshin throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alyoshin is looking to slow Mahmut down with leg kicks.
Alyoshin looks to land a left hand but Mahmut moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut thinks about the counter body kick.
Alyoshin looks to clinch
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut counters with a nice leg kick.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Mahmut pushes him off.
Mahmut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alyoshin.
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alyoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Alyoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Mahmut seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Alyoshin wants to clinch.#T1#
Mahmut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Mahmut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmut needs to keep his hands up - Alyoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Mahmut takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alyoshin is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
A nice side step and Mahmut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmut was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alyoshin. Mahmut does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Alyoshin misses with a left hand
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Mahmut looks for the body kick but Alyoshin saw that one coming.
Alyoshin connects with a right hand. Mahmut shakes it off.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot.
Mahmut doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahmut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alyoshin moves in looking to clinch but Mahmut pushes him off.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alyoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahmut should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alyoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahmut at a distance.
Mahmut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alyoshin. That did some damage!#T3#
A big right from Alyoshin misses. #CL#
Alyoshin darts in and clinches Mahmut up against the cage.
Alyoshin has Mahmut pressed against the cage, preventing Mahmut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahmut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmut slips under a jab.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin tries to clinch up but Mahmut circles away and keeps his distance.
Alyoshin moves out of range as Mahmut strikes.
Alyoshin throws a quick counter head kick but Mahmut was just out of range.#T4#
Alyoshin slips under a jab.
Alyoshin is looking to clinch but Mahmut is avoiding it.
Mahmut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alyoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Mahmut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Alyoshin forces Mahmut back against the cage and clinches.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
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!
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahmut.
Mahmut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alyoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but Mahmut moves out of 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 Grant Alyoshin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alyoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alyoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Mahmut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alyoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmut can do to turn this around?
Alyoshin throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Alyoshin has closed the distance and engaged Mahmut in a clinch. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Alyoshin.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alyoshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to clinch
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alyoshin misses with a hook
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
Alyoshin staying out of range there.
Mahmut ducks under a wild hook from Alyoshin.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alyoshin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alyoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alyoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alyoshin connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Alyoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahmut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Alyoshin's head but Alyoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alyoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Alyoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alyoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahmut keeps the fight on the outside.
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahmut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alyoshin connects with a jab.
A low kick from Alyoshin is predictable there
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut throws a sloppy body shot
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alyoshin connects with a body shot that sends Mahmut's belly button to the back.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Mahmut moves out of range easily.
Alyoshin swinging wildly here.
Mahmut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Alyoshin throws a head kick that misses
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alyoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmut on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alyoshin with a nice calf kick.
Mahmut looks to land a body kick but Alyoshin moved away.
Alyoshin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alyoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alyoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alyoshin throws a leg kick
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut throws a hook but Alyoshin blocks it.
Mahmut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Alyoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alyoshin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Alyoshin!

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

 

Event: DMMA 194 Account vs Gora     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
Niculescu takes a swing at Mahmut's ribcage but misses.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niculescu.
Niculescu misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmut appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.#CL#
Niculescu clinches up with Mahmut and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Mahmut sends Niculescu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mahmut is motioning to the referee to let Niculescu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Niculescu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Niculescu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.#T1#
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom.
Mahmut working a defensive guard here.
Niculescu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niculescu with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niculescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu postures up in Mahmut's guard and throws a big left but Mahmut blocks it.
Niculescu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmut has wrist control.
Mahmut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niculescu.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Niculescu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niculescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmut seems keen to control Niculescu's posture.
Mahmut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niculescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niculescu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Niculescu trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahmut misses with the combination.
Mahmut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Niculescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmut is fending him off so far but Niculescu persists. Nope, Mahmut circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahmut feints a counter leg kick.
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahmut loads up on a big right hand but Niculescu slips the punch.
Niculescu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mahmut sprawls and moves away.
Niculescu darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmut gets double underhooks and turns Niculescu into the cage.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#BC2#
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
Niculescu catches Mahmut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niculescu misses with a takedown
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahmut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niculescu tries to clinch there but Mahmut circles away. #T4#
Mahmut slips a jab from Niculescu.
A shot to the body from Niculescu misses
and Mahmut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmut ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Niculescu out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 188 Roos Vs Kaupens     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahmut throws a counter combo.
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Zhdanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Zhdanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahmut throws an off balance right hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mahmut has closed the distance and engaged Zhdanov in a clinch.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahmut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhdanov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahmut.#T1#
Mahmut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahmut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmut controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Zhdanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhdanov.
Mahmut stalling in the clinch but Zhdanov improves position.
Mahmut can't find room to land a body shot as Zhdanov controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahmut.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sheikh Mahmut.
Good shot there by Mahmut.
Zhdanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut keeps Zhdanov at a distance using the push kick.
Mahmut jabs Zhdanov right on the nose. Zhdanov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Mahmut.#KD2#
Mahmut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zhdanov sprawling to the canvas! Zhdanov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mahmut finish him?! #ROC2#Zhdanov is rocked!#CUT2#Roman Zhdanov's cut is getting worse.
Mahmut throws a front kick that sends Zhdanov stumbling back into the cage.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Mahmut misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Mahmut throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mahmut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhdanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahmut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut with a hook.
Zhdanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhdanov. #KD2#
Mahmut cracks Zhdanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zhdanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mahmut finish him?
Oh Zhdanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhdanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhdanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Zhdanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov wants to stay close but Mahmut steps back to make room for something. Zhdanov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Mahmut and Zhdanov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 179 Roos vs Johnson     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahmut moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahmut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahmut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.#CL#
Mahmut clinches with his opponent.
Mahmut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Mahmut.
Mahmut tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Bowers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmut.
Mahmut wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers lands a nice shot to the body.
Bowers just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Mahmut lands a big head kick that sends Bowers tumbling to the mat! Mahmut takes a step backwards and waves Bowers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bowers is rocked!#T1#
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Bowers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Bowers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowers seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowers throws a series of punches but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bowers - that will leave a mark!
Mahmut with a nice calf kick.
Mahmut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Mahmut tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
Bowers feints a counter leg kick.
Jab from Mahmut.
Bowers works over Mahmut's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mahmut! Bowers is out on his feet! Mahmut rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bowers is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bowers is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
A victorious Sheikh Mahmut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body
and Oren counters with a good low kick that Mahmut was not able to check.
Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oren.
Oren misses with a body kick.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Oren's head but Oren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. Oren saw that one coming.
Oren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oren misses with a double jab.
Mahmut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmut in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Oren lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Oren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oren misses with a few strikes there.
Oren throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Mahmut counters with a nice right hand that sends Oren toppling to the canvas! Oren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahmut finish him?!#ROC#Oren is rocked!#T1#
Mahmut is stalking Oren. Oren circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mahmut, and it's lights out! Oren really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Mahmut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turgeon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmut misses the target.
Turgeon throws out a loose jab but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahmut.
Mahmut looks to throw the jab but Turgeon is out of range.
Turgeon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Mahmut tenderised Turgeon's leg. Turgeon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turgeon misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mahmut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turgeon dips to his left and cracks Mahmut with an uppercut!
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turgeon counters with a straight right hand.
Turgeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmut manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Turgeon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Turgeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turgeon looks to land a right hand but Mahmut moved out of range.
Mahmut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turgeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmut. Mahmut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahmut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahmut with the inside leg kick.
Mahmut throws a leg kick
letting Turgeon counter with a right hand.
Turgeon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turgeon misses with a hook.
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Turgeon throws out a counter right but Mahmut avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Mahmut. #T2#
Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmut.
Turgeon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
A little jabbing left from Turgeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.
Turgeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
Mahmut loads up on a big right hand but Turgeon slips the punch.
Turgeon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
A jab lands there for Mahmut.
Turgeon throws a combination. Mahmut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mahmut misses the jab.#T3#
Turgeon scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turgeon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turgeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut scores with a nice head shot.
Mahmut slips a jab from Turgeon.
Turgeon 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.
Mahmut darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Turgeon is rocked!
Mahmut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turgeon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turgeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
Mahmut misses with a straight right.
Turgeon seems to have recovered his senses.
Turgeon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmut misses the target.
As Mahmut backs off Turgeon throws a huge counter combo but Mahmut manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Turgeon moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Mahmut.
Mahmut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turgeon finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahmut's head.
Turgeon ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
It seemed like Turgeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
Mahmut with a nice calf kick.
Turgeon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Mahmut lands a big right hand that sends Turgeon crashing to the mat! Mahmut stays standing though and waves Turgeon back to his feet!
Turgeon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmut throws a leg kick but Turgeon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mahmut throws a low kick, looking for Turgeon's leg but Turgeon calmly moves out of range.
Mahmut swings widly with a right hand
and Turgeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mahmut! Turgeon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
A victorious Sheikh Mahmut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Primo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mahmut. Beautiful body shot.
Primo misses with a hook #KD2#
and Mahmut counters with a crisp one two that drops Primo! Mahmut thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Primo to his feet! Primo is in big trouble!#ROC2#Primo is rocked!
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Mahmut instigates a clinch.
Oh Primo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Primo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Primo looks to throw the jab but Mahmut is out of range.
Mahmut thows a body kick. Primo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Primo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mahmut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mahmut trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom.
Mahmut pushing down on Primo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahmut passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Primo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Primo is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Mahmut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mahmut controlling the pace for now.
Primo is trying to reverse the position but instead Mahmut has taken his back - oops!
Mahmut is looking to control Primo but Primo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Good control from Mahmut.
Primo tries to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mahmut has got his arm under Primo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Primo has spun round into Mahmut's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Primo wants to pass the guard but Mahmut is keeping the position.
Primo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahmut's guard.
Mahmut felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mahmut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Primo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Primo stops Mahmut from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Primo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahmut has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Primo content to control rather than advance.
Mahmut trying to control but Primo postures up.
Mahmut is pressing down on Primo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahmut trying to keep a closed guard but Primo is proving a slippery customer.
Primo 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Primo passes Mahmut's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mahmut is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mahmut is defending against the submission attempts here by Primo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Primo is keen to just control but Mahmut is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Mahmut dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mahmut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mahmut stopping the sweep attempt from Primo.
Mahmut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmut advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Primo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Mahmut decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Primo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
Primo working aggressively here. #T1#
Mahmut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Primo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmut jumps guard but Primo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Primo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut is trying to pull guard but Primo has him pressed against the cage.
Primo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahmut or not.
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Primo pushes Mahmut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primo lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Primo.
Primo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Primo gets through Mahmut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primo.
A short left from Primo.
Primo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Primo. #T2#
Mahmut blocking some punches.
A short right from Primo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Primo tries to work over Mahmut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primo lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Primo misses with a punch to the body.
Primo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Primo digs a right hand underneath Mahmut's ribcage. Mahmut let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Mahmut has clasped his hands together around Primo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Primo wants to control but Mahmut postures up.
Primo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Mahmut pushes Primo off looking to stand but Primo dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Mahmut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Primo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Primo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahmut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Primo wants to control but Mahmut is keeping him busy.
Mahmut is pressing down on Primo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Primo wants to control from the top but Mahmut keeps moving.
Mahmut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Primo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Primo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Primo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Primo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice leg kick.
Primo sizes up Mahmut with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahmut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahmut fails with a takedown attempt.
Primo misses with an uppercut.
Mahmut takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Primo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmut feints the counter takedown.
Mahmut fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmut has a takedown stuffed.
Hero Primo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheikh Mahmut.#T1#
Primo cracks Mahmut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahmut throws a combination that misses
and Primo counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Primo does it's job there.
Primo throws out a loose jab but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut walks into a straight right hand from Primo.#ROC#Mahmut is rocked!#CL2#
Mahmut drives through and clinches with Primo against the cage.
Primo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Primo smiles and moves away.
Primo throws a shot from downtown. Mahmut moves away and avoids it.
Primo darts in trying to clinch
and Mahmut counters with a series of strikes. Primo will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Primo lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Sheikh Mahmut's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmut slips a jab and a cross from Primo.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahmut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Primo is fending him off so far but Mahmut persists. Nope, Primo circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahmut is looking to clinch but Primo is avoiding it.
Primo misses with a hook. Mahmut ducked under it nicely.
Primo misses with an uppercut
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Primo moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mahmut goes down! Can Primo finish him!?
Mahmut is still in real trouble! Can Primo finish him?
Mahmut keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
Primo is really struggling to control Mahmut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahmut seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Primo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Primo trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom.
Mahmut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Mahmut is keeping the position.
Primo trying to control but Mahmut is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hero Primo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Primo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Primo misses with a looping left.
Primo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Primo enables Mahmut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Primo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Primo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mahmut is defending well. Primo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mahmut has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Primo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Primo!
After winning the bout, Hero Primo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Ubereem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahmut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ubereem throws a body punch but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut misses with a takedown
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Mahmut on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.#CL#
Mahmut drives through and clinches with Ubereem against the cage.
Ubereem stalling.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
We've been informed that Ubereem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahmut has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ubereem after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ubereem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubereem misses with a punch on the inside.
Ubereem stalls.
Ubereem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards. #T1#
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Mahmut can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ubereem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Mahmut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ubereem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ubereem misses with a looping right.
Mahmut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahmut takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Mahmut has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mahmut tries to pull guard but Ubereem holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmut drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Mahmut drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Mahmut is looking for a triangle here but Ubereem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mahmut tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ubereem presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem controlling from mount. #T3#
Mahmut tries to reverse the position but Ubereem maintains control.
Mahmut tries to hold on but Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mahmut is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahmut tries to lock up and control but Ubereem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahmut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ubereem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ubereem scores with a head kick. Mahmut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ubereem looks to land a combination but Mahmut avoids it well.
Mahmut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ubereem manages to circle out of the way.
Mahmut shoots for a double leg takedown but Ubereem sprawls well. He's pushed Mahmut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ubereem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ubereem gets caught napping as Mahmut dives in and scores a takedown. Ubereem manages to retain guard.
Mahmut wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Ubereem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem controlling the action here.#T1#
Ubereem prevents Mahmut from improving his position.
Ubereem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Ubereem seems content to control.
Mahmut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahmut trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mahmut is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alistair Ubereem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ubereem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahmut is looking to escape.
Ubereem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahmut haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mahmut wants to hold on but Ubereem pushes him away.#T3#
Ubereem wants to control but instead Mahmut manages to regain half guard.
Ubereem not doing much here.
Ubereem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Mahmut has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahmut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ubereem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahmut jumps guard but Ubereem stands there with Mahmut around his waist. Mahmut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmut crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Ubereem fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ubereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahmut.
Mahmut moves out of range as Ubereem throws a body kick.
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Mahmut fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Mahmut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahmut is looking to clinch but Ubereem is avoiding it.
Mahmut throws a series of punches but Ubereem avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Mahmut moves in looking to clinch but Ubereem pushes him off.
Sheikh Mahmut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ubereem stuns Mahmut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubereem keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mahmut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ubereem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Ubereem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahmut. #T2#
Ubereem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Ubereem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahmut defending well as Ubereem loads up on a big left hand.
Ubereem swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Ubereem throws a push kick but Mahmut slaps the foot to one side.
Mahmut tries to counter by clinching up but Ubereem breaks away and moves out of range.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahmut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ubereem defends it nicely.#T3#
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses.
Mahmut takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Ubereem drops Mahmut with a beautiful combination! Mahmut stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ubereem is looking for the KO!
Ubereem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmut.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Ubereem misses #CL#
and Mahmut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahmut.
Ubereem is trying to stall.
Ubereem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mahmut.
Mahmut tries to break the clinch but Ubereem is controlling the position.
Alistair Ubereem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ubereem on the inside. #CUT2#Sheikh Mahmut's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut missing with knees to the body.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Ubereem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmuts head.
Mahmut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmut misses with the head strike.
Mahmut tries to pull guard but Ubereem holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmut drops back down to his feet.
Mahmut can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Ubereem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ubereem 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Ubereem!

Alistair Ubereem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Mahmut misses with a right hand
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Mahmut throws a lazy head kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Mahmut.
Face appears to be looking for a big counter.
Face keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Mahmut misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Face 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.
Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmut misses with a right hand
letting Face counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmut misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Face blocks a leg kick.
Mahmut wants to slow Face down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Mahmut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahmut looks to throw a body kick
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahmut misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmut throws a lazy body kick
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Face seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses
and Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahmut thinking.
Mahmut scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mahmut
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut throws a leg kick
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Mahmut. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahmut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Face.
Mahmut throws a lazy head kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Face 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!
Mahmut does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahmut throws out the jab.
Face is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puncher Face dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mahmut throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Face stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahmut.
Mahmut fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Face moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Mahmut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmut throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a series of strikes. Mahmut will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahmut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Face.
Mahmut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.#T2#
Mahmut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Face.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body
and Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mahmut misses.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a sloppy body shot
and Mahmut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Mahmut throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Mahmut misses with a low kick.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face is looking to counter punch.
Mahmut looks to land a body kick but Face moved away.
Mahmut misses with a leg kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahmut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Mahmut looks to throw a body kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahmut thows a leg kick but Face checks it
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahmut misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Mahmut
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Puncher Face will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahmut throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from Mahmut
and Mahmut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahmut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Mahmut.
Face is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mahmut misses with the body kick
and Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Face checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Face throws a big counter combination but Mahmut scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Mahmut misses
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Mahmut is predictable there
and Face counters with a three punch combo that has Mahmut backing up. Mahmut nods at Face to acknowledge the strikes.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmut can do to turn this around?
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a series of punches but Face moves out of range.
Mahmut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Mahmut thows a leg kick but Face checks it
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Mahmut misses
and Mahmut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Mahmut.
Puncher Face is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A jab from Mahmut finds it's way through Face's defenses.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Mahmut swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Mahmut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Face misses its target.
A head kick misses from Mahmut.
Mahmut throws a lazy uppercut
and Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahmut thinking. #T4#
Mahmut looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range.
Mahmut throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahmut throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Mahmut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mahmut is predictable there
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puncher Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmut throws a leg kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puncher Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Face has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puncher Face!

Puncher Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Mahmut is looking to slow Macropus down with leg kicks.
Macropus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mahmut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macropus throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macropus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Macropus closes the distance and clinches.
Macropus prevents a body shot from Mahmut.
Mahmut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut blocks a body shot from Macropus. #BC#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch.
Macropus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body.
Macropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahmut.#T1#
Mahmut scores with a hook.
Macropus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahmut misses the target.
Mahmut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahmut throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Macropus misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahmut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Mahmut cracks Macropus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mahmut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Macropus to stand back up!#ROC#Macropus is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Mahmut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmut finish him?
A shot to the body from Macropus misses #KD#
and Mahmut counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macropus! Mahmut lets Macropus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mahmut bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahmut cracks Macropus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Macropus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mahmut pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Macropus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 128 Contreiras Vs Bol     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Mahmut closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Mahmut lands with a left to the head.
Mahmut pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahmut.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda tries a body shot but Mahmut blocks it. #BC2#
Mahmut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahmut misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmut misses with a shot to the body
and Panda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mahmut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Panda. That snapped Mahmut's head back.
Mahmut throws a leg kick but Panda checks it.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panda closes the distance but Mahmut moves to the side
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmut swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda tries to work over Mahmut's front leg with a kick but Mahmut checks it.
Good exchange - Panda coming out on top.
A slow jab from Mahmut misses its intended target.
Panda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panda throws a wild body kick that Mahmut sees coming a mile off.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Mahmut saw that one coming.#T2#
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahmut, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut slowing the pace effectively.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda digs a right hand into Mahmut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahmut's gas tank.
Mahmut looks winded!
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda pushes Mahmut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahmut.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Panda.
Mahmut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahmut or not. #T3#
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmut.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmut backwards.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Panda.
Panda pushes Mahmut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Panda.
Mahmut wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Mahmut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Mahmut's head.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda scores with a hook to the body.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Panda.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Mahmut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmut controls the action.
Mahmut prevents a body shot from Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KT Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Mahmut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Mahmut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut lands a body shot.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmut.
Panda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahmut is out of range.
Mahmut has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Panda avoids the body shot from Mahmut.
We've been told by Panda's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut blocks a jab.
Mahmut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panda. Panda obviously looking to wear him down.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mahmut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Panda tries to clinch up
and Mahmut counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Panda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahmut doesn't seem phased though.
Panda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahmut replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panda blocks it well.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut walks into a jab.
Panda lands a nice shot that snaps Mahmut's head back.
Panda thows a leg kick but Mahmut checks it
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Mahmut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Panda as he connects with a hook.
Mahmut just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Mahmut is predictable there
and Panda counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmut can do to turn this around?
Mahmut is breathing heavily.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmut.
Mahmut throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A head kick by Panda misses
and Mahmut counters with a thumping low kick.
Mahmut misses with a head kick.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahmut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda throws a series of punches but Mahmut moves out of range.
Panda tries to work over Mahmut's front leg with a kick but Mahmut checks it.
A low kick from Panda is predictable there
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmut is looking to land body kicks.
Panda looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahmut blocks a low kick nicely.
Mahmut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Mahmut does it's job there.#T4#
Panda scores with a body shot.
Mahmut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
Panda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahmut. Mahmut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda scores with a head kick.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Mahmut saw that one coming.
Mahmut dodges the punch combination from Panda.
Mahmut appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Mahmut avoids it.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Mahmut 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.
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 KT Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
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.#R3#
Panda tries to clinch but Mahmut is having none of it.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Panda misses.
Mahmut looks for the body kick but Panda saw that one coming.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmut manages to avoid it.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Panda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Mahmut moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahmut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Mahmut slams his shin into Panda's torso.
Mahmut misses with a looping right.#T1#
Panda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahmut defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahmut.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmut unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahmut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Mahmut has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahmut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panda will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmut.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahmut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Mahmut.
Mahmut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda throws a leg kick which misses Mahmut's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahmut tries to avoid it.
Panda misses with a hook to the body
and Mahmut counters with a straight right hand.
Panda scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmut.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Panda throws a leg kick but Mahmut sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mahmut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panda.
A leg kick checked by Mahmut.
Panda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahmut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahmut scrambles back to his feet.
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda swinging wildly here. #T4#
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahmut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Panda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmut. That's going to slow Panda down.
A telegraphed right hand from Panda misses the target.
Mahmut's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panda throws a head kick that Mahmut semi-blocks.
Panda misses with a double jab.
Mahmut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Panda misses with a hook
and Mahmut counters with a body kick that stops Panda in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda is looking to clinch but Mahmut is avoiding it.
Panda throws a low kick but Mahmut moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Mahmut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KT Panda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Good work by Panda as he checks the leg kick.
Panda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mahmut lands with a good body shot.
Panda jabs at Mahmut's body.
Mahmut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Mahmut cracks Panda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Mahmut moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahmut counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda throws a leg kick but Mahmut checks it.
Panda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mahmut lands a glancing blow to the side of Panda's head.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmut.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahmut.
A good leg kick by Mahmut.
A big right from Panda misses.
Mahmut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Panda punishes Mahmut's body with a nice straight punch.
Panda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Mahmut avoids a kick to the body.
Mahmut checks a leg kick.
Panda throws a head kick that misses.
Panda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panda scores with a punch to the head.
Mahmut swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Mahmut lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Panda cracks Mahmut with a good jab.#T3#
Mahmut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Panda jabs Mahmut right on the nose. Mahmut blinks but takes it well.
Mahmut throws a push kick but Panda slaps the foot to one side.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda moves out of range as Mahmut throws a body kick.
Panda lands with a slapping head kick.
Mahmut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Mahmut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahmut.#T4#
Panda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahmut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda wants to slow Mahmut down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahmut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmut.
Mahmut lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panda will feel that in the morning.
Mahmut thows a body kick. Panda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mahmut tries to land a front kick but Panda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Mahmut unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Panda throws a jab when Mahmut was well out of range.
Panda swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sheikh Mahmut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sheikh Mahmut's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Panda blocks a head kick by Mahmut.
Sheikh Mahmut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahmut thinks about the counter body kick.
Panda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Mahmut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda misses with the combination.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
A leg kick checked by Panda.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahmut! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Panda. #T1#
Panda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahmut.
Mahmut shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panda eats them both and turns towards Mahmut to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmut moves out of range of the leg kick from Panda.
Mahmut is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Mahmut pushes him off.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahmut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda misses with a body shot.
Mahmut replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panda blocks it well.
Panda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panda tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Mahmut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mahmut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mahmut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahmut on the side of the head.
Panda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda avoids the body shot from Mahmut.
Mahmut avoids the body shot from Panda.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
A little jabbing left from Mahmut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahmut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice jab there from Panda.
Panda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda swinging wildly here.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahmut was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Mahmut checks a low kick from Panda.
Panda misses with a left hand
enabling Mahmut to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Mahmut misses with a body kick.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmut staying out of range there.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Panda.
Panda lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahmut off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Panda misses
and Mahmut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmut on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panda lands a nice hook to Mahmut's body. Mahmut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda!

KT Panda retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Macropus misses the jab.
Macropus slips a straight right by Mahmut.
Macropus walks into a jab.
Mahmut misses the jab.
Macropus is looking to counter the offense by Mahmut and move into the clinch.
Mahmut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahmut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut avoids the body shot from Macropus.
Macropus misses with a left hand
letting Mahmut counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
Mahmut swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Macropus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmut counters with a body kick.
Macropus connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Macropus misses with an uppercut. Mahmut saw that one coming.
Macropus throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macropus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mahmut's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#KD2#
Mahmut drops Macropus with a beautiful combination! Macropus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mahmut is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Macropus is rocked!
Mahmut has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macropus leaves his chin hanging out and Mahmut seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Macropus crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA Overkill: Polus v Johnson     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1#
Mahmut lands a front kick.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
El throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mahmut. #CUT2#It looks like Marax El has been cut.
El tries for a takedown but Mahmut circles away easily#KD2#
and Mahmut counters with a nice right hand that sends El toppling to the canvas! El scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahmut finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut throws a body punch but El moves out of range.
El fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahmut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
El takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahmut swings for the body but El moves out of range.
El throws out a loose jab but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahmut.
El throws a right and a left that Mahmut avoids nicely.
El misses with a few strikes there.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body.
El appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Mahmut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Mahmut pushes El up against the cage in a clinch.
El is trying to stall. #BC2#
Mahmut manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mahmut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning El up against the cage.
El doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmut stalling the fight.
Mahmut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El.
Mahmut displaying some good clinch control by pressing El up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahmut takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##BC2#
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
El blocks a low kick nicely.
As Mahmut looks to move away, El throws a big counter combo but Mahmut just gets out of the way.
Good shot there by Mahmut.
Nice uppercut there from Mahmut.
Mahmut cracks El with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends El tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mahmut pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! El is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Mahmut!
A very excited looking Sheikh Mahmut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 04, 2022
#R1#
Bastard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garbosa misses with a low kick as Bastard jumps back.
Bastard cracks Garbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Garbosa has been cut.
Bastard lands the left hand.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard throws a counter high kick but Garbosa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garbosa throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
Bastard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Garbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Bastard moves out of range easily.
Bastard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbosa tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Lucas Garbosa's cut even more.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bastard has knocked Garbosa down with a huge combo! Bastard steps away and waves a wobbly Garbosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Garbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Garbosa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastard.
Bastard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bastard lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#The cut above Lucas Garbosa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garbosa shoots in but Bastard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastard tried to counter with a leg kick but Garbosa avoided it.#T3#
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Humpy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humpy Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Garbosa.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbosa.
Garbosa with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Garbosa shoots in for a takedown but Bastard shows good takedown defense.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garbosa shoots for a takedown but Bastard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Garbosa is out of range.
Garbosa throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Garbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastard sprawls well. He's pushed Garbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garbosa dives in and grabs Bastard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes down on Garbosa's head and hops out.
Garbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard pushes Garbosa away with a front kick.
Garbosa looks winded!
Garbosa throws a leg kick
and Bastard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garbosa's knee momentarily.
Bastard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bastard checks a low kick from Garbosa.
Bastard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bastard connects with a body shot that sends Garbosa's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humpy Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Garbosa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bastard throws a counter high kick but Garbosa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garbosa tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humpy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Bastard lands a big uppercut and Garbosa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garbosa looks OK. Bastard waves Garbosa back to his feet!
Garbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Bastard, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Bastard cracks Garbosa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bastard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Garbosa to stand back up!#CUT#Lucas Garbosa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Humpy Bastard!
Humpy Bastard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Ghambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bastard darts in and clinches Ghambe up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Ghambe has Bastard pushed against the cage.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards. #BC#
Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.
Ghambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it. #CL#
Ghambe closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land. #T1#
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe is looking to control Bastard's arms but Bastard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ghambe has his back to the cage.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Ghambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
Ghambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards. #CUT#It looks like Humpy Bastard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Ghambe is trying to stall.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe can't break the clinch.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
A shot in the inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe misses with a body punch.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Ghambe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghambe is trying to stall.
Bastard working aggressively here. #T3#
Ghambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Ghambe trying to stall but Bastard improves his position.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastard won't allow it.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ghambe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.
Ghambe has Bastard pushed against the cage.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe is trying to break the clinch but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghambe.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humpy Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humpy Bastard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bastard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ghambe clinches with his opponent.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Humpy Bastard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghambe trying to control the position but instead, Bastard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghambe into the cage.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bastard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Ghambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Ghambe's head.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ghambe as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Bastard tries to clinch up.
Ghambe works Bastard's body with a nice hook.
Ghambe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghambe lands a jab to the nose.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe moves out of range. #CL#
Ghambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Bastard lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Ghambe's head.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Ghambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Ghambe is looking to control Bastard's arms but Bastard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ghambe has his back to the cage.
Ghambe working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ghambe manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ghambe closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastard.
Ghambe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ghambe wants to break free but Bastard has control.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe lands an uppercut.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe wants to break free but Bastard has control.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Ghambe stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
A short right from Bastard.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe is pushing Bastard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe tries to circle away but Bastard has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ghambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ghambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard wants to clinch.
Ghambe dips to his left and cracks Bastard with an uppercut!
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ghambe tries to keep at a distance but Bastard has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humpy Bastard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Humpy Bastard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard moves in looking to clinch but Ghambe pushes him off.
Bastard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humpy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard closes the distance but Ghambe moves to the side
and Ghambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Bastard closes the distance and pushes Ghambe back into the cage.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastard lands with a left to the head.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ghambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ghambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Ghambe.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Ghambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bastard lands an uppercut.#T1#
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Ghambe blocks an uppercut.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Ghambe.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ghambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ghambe on the inside.
Ghambe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe throws a head punch that misses.
Ghambe misses with the head strike.
Humpy Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ghambe taking a breather.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghambe.
Ghambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Ghambe has had enough of the clinch but Bastard keeps him there for the moment.
Ghambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ghambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bastard tries to clinch up but Ghambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Liam Ghambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ghambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghambe misses the target.
Bastard wants to clinch.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bastard drives through and clinches with Ghambe against the cage. #BC#
Ghambe breaks the clinch.
Bastard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastard is looking to clinch but Ghambe is avoiding it.
Bastard tries to clinch up but Ghambe circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ghambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard tries to clinch there but Ghambe circles away.
A big left from Ghambe misses.
Bastard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liam Ghambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Bastard has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Ghambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bastard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humpy Bastard!

Humpy Bastard made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CMMA 96 Connolly vs Longchain     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Dankovich clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Dankovich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Bastard tries to pull guard but Dankovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastard drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bastard pulls guard effortlessly.
Dankovich controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Dankovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bastard, up you get! #T1#
Dankovich misses with a body kick.
Bastard is looking to counter the offense by Dankovich and move into the clinch.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dankovich!
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard punishes Dankovich's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Dankovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dankovich wants to clinch.
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
Bastard lands with a straight right. Dankovich didn't see that one coming.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard moves in looking to clinch but Dankovich pushes him off.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard is looking to clinch but Dankovich is avoiding it.
Bastard cracks Dankovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dankovich defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Dankovich defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Dankovich.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dankovich.
Bastard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dankovich.
Bastard walks into a stiff left hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Dankovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Dankovich keeps Bastard at a distance using the push kick.
Bastard swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Bastard lands a big uppercut and Dankovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dankovich looks OK. Bastard waves Dankovich back to his feet!#ROC#Dankovich is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Anzor Dankovich's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Bastard misses the jab.
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Bastard lands a big uppercut and Dankovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dankovich looks OK. Bastard waves Dankovich back to his feet!
Dankovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?#CL2#
Dankovich closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Bastard jumps guard and drags Dankovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Dankovich controlling him for the moment.
Dankovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dankovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dankovich looking to pass the guard.
Dankovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Dankovich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Dankovich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bastard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dankovich jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dankovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bastard in his tracks.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dankovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dankovich pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Dankovich slips the punch.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dankovich is just out of range.#CL2#
Dankovich closes the distance and pushes Bastard back into the cage.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dankovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dankovich.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anzor Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dankovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Bastard lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Bastard's ribcage. Bastard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard tries to pull guard but Dankovich won't allow it.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards. #T2#
Dankovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dankovich gets through Bastard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bastard jumps guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Bastard lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dankovich walks away with a smile on his face. Bastard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dankovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dankovich misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Dankovich is out of range. #T3##KD2#
Dankovich lands a left and a right that send Bastard crashing to the mat, dazed. Dankovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Crack! Dankovich connects with the perfect overhand right and Bastard falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dankovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
After the big win, Anzor Dankovich made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse     
Date:   Feb 19, 2021
#R1#
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cisse's head backwards.
Cisse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Cisse. Those never looked like landing.
Cisse throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cisse lands a body shot.
Cisse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Cisse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Cisse lands a body shot.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a hook.
Cisse misses with a hook.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Cisse saw that one coming.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Cisse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cisse throws a right hand that Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastard also avoids with ease.
Cisse avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cisse to counter with a crisp jab.
Cisse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cisse slips a straight right by Bastard.
Cisse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cisse takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard is looking for a counter combo.
Cisse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
We've been told by Bastard's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse misses with a lunging right hand
and Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cisse throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bastard throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Cisse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Cisse both land. Nice combination.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
Cisse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target. #T2#
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cisse.
Cisse cracks Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cisse staying out of range there.
Cisse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Cisse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bastard momentarily.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
Cisse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cisse throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Cisse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Bastard lands a jab to Cisse's midsection.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
Cisse is looking for the big counter here.
Cisse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Bastard avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Cisse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Cisse misses.
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard lands with a hook. Cisse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse misses with a double jab.
A combination from Cisse does no damage.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Cisse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cisse slips a jab from Bastard.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws the left hand but Cisse avoids the punch easily.
Cisse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cisse lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Bastard misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cisse misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#Big Bastard's cut is getting worse.
Cisse is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastard cracks Cisse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cisse throws a right hand that Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastard also avoids with ease.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cisse circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cisse.
Nice defenses there by Cisse.
Cisse lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cisse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cisse misses with a double jab.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bastard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cisse.
Cisse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bastard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bastard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cisse's corner calls for a 1-2. Cisse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cisse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cisse staying out of range there.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Bastard moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Cisse misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisse.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cisse. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cisse is out of range.
Cisse looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Danga de danga de dang - Cisse scores with a four punch combination!
Cisse swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
It looked like Bastard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cisse.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Cisse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cisse.
Bastard throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Bastard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ousmane Cisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard tests Cisse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Bastard.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Cisse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cisse slips under a jab from Bastard.
Jab by Cisse.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Cisse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cisse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastard rather than just go for the knockout.
Cisse scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard takes a swing at Cisse's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Cisse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Cisse swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Cisse saw that one coming.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
enabling Cisse to counter with a crisp jab.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Cisse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Cisse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cisse connects with a body shot.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
and Cisse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cisse finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastard's head.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard connects with a body shot that sends Cisse's belly button to the back.
Cisse throws a combination that misses
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cisse is breathing heavily.
Cisse looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Cisse misses with a two 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!
Cisse slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Cisse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Bastard connects with the punch.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cisse moves away.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cisse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastard throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Cisse works over Bastard's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#Big Bastard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
Cisse throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard cracks Cisse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Cisse misses with a few strikes there.
Cisse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
Cisse scores with a shot to the body.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bastard misses its target.
Cisse misses with a double jab.
Cisse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Cisse avoids nicely.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
A little jabbing left from Cisse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cisse misses with a double jab
and Bastard counters with a left to the body.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cisse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.#T1#
Cisse throws a series of strikes that have Bastard backpedaling.
Cisse lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
Cisse misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cisse.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Cisse avoids them all with ease.
Cisse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Cisse.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Cisse jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard lands a really nice looking cross but Cisse seems unphased.
Cisse throws a shot to the body.
Bastard throws the left hand but Cisse avoids the punch easily.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Cisse.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Cisse scores with a four punch combination!
Ousmane Cisse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cisse slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Cisse misses.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
A jab from Cisse does it's job there.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard. #T3#
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cisse lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Bastard moves out of range.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
A combination from Cisse does no damage.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard lands a jab.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cisse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Cisse throws a right hand that Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastard also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Cisse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.#T4#
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Cisse ducks down to avoid it.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard throws a series of strikes that have Cisse backpedaling.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Cisse slips the punch.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a hook. Cisse ducked under it nicely.
Cisse digs a good hook to Bastard's body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisse throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Cisse moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard defending well as Cisse loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Cisse misses.
It looked like Bastard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Bastard dips to his left and cracks Cisse with an uppercut!
Cisse works the jab nicely.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cisse lands a body shot.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Cisse - just one landing.
Cisse throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Cisse moved out of range.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Cisse moved out of range.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Cisse counters with a nice uppercut.
Cisse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Bastard moves out of range. #T1#
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cisse unleashes a big counter combination but Bastard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cisse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cisse is just out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cisse feints a jab promting Bastard to slip. Cisse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Cisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Cisse looks to move away, Bastard throws a big counter combo but Cisse just gets out of the way.
Cisse walks into a straight right hand from Bastard.
Cisse thuds a left hand into Bastard's body.
Cisse misses with a right hand
and Bastard counters with a three punch combo that has Cisse backing up. Cisse nods at Bastard to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Cisse avoids nicely. #T2#
Cisse lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.
Cisse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cisse. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cisse lands with a good body shot.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cisse lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Cisse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cisse throws a shot to the body.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cisse misses.
Cisse connects with the punch.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cisse.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Cisse.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cisse throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cisse!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Cisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Cisse takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Cisse looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.
Bastard lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Cisse lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cisse catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse misses with a straight right.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Cisse tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse throws a shot to the body.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Cisse jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cisse lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cisse.
Cisse blocks a jab.
Cisse slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cisse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ousmane Cisse dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cisse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cisse looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Cisse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cisse jabs Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cisse slips a jab from Bastard.
Cisse throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Cisse.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cisse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cisse slips under a jab from Bastard.
Cisse scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
A combination from Cisse does no damage.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cisse momentarily.
Cisse punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Cisse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cisse tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Bastard there.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Cisse lands with a shot to the body.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cisse.
Cisse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse avoids it easily.
Cisse defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cisse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard misses the jab.
Ousmane Cisse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cisse blocks a jab.
Cisse swinging wildly here.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse digs a good hook to Bastard's body.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a hook but Cisse blocks it.
Cisse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cisse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Cisse.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Cisse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bastard back to the cage. Cisse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cisse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Cisse moved out of range nicely.
Cisse throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisse.
Cisse moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cisse catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cisse lands a two punch combo.
Cisse scores with a hook to the body. Bastard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Big Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cisse scores with a shot to the body.
Cisse lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Cisse throws a series of strikes that have Bastard backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse slips under a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cisse.
Cisse throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Bastard avoids them all with ease.
Cisse closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Cisse lands a jab to Bastard's midsection.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Cisse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cisse.
Nice defenses there by Cisse.
Cisse lands with a good body shot.
Cisse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cisse scores with a sloppy right hand. Bastard should have avoided that one.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Cisse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cisse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cisse throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Cisse.
Cisse works Bastard's body with a nice hook.
Cisse scores with a body shot.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ousmane Cisse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cisse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ousmane Cisse!

Ousmane Cisse is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Ousmane Cisse was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ACA 11: Bastard vs Kalske     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Kalske misses with a takedown
and Bastard counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalske misses with a leg kick.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalske.
Bastard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bastard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kalske cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands a nice hook to Kalske's body. Kalske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Bastard lands a left and a right that send Kalske crashing to the mat, dazed. Bastard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Bastard avoids the head kick by Kalske.
Bastard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kalske looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalske misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Bastard cracks Kalske with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalske looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bastard finish him?
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Bastard checks it
and Bastard counters with a crisp right that sends Kalske to the canvas! Bastard follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bastard!
Big Bastard is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Big Bastard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr     
Date:   Dec 04, 2020
#R1#
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
The Berserker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
The Berserker darts in looking for a takedown but Bastard gets double underhooks and turns The Berserker into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Berserker.
The Berserker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bastard lands a left hand.
The Berserker jumps guard but Bastard stands there with The Berserker around his waist. The Berserker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo The Berserker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands an uppercut.
The Berserker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Berserker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands. #T1#
The Berserker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bastard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Bastard. #BC2#
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard slips under a jab from The Berserker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
Bastard misses with a hook
letting The Berserker counter with a right hand.
The Berserker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from The Berserker.
The Berserker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jarmo The Berserker has been cut.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The Berserker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
The Berserker tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Berserker misses with a takedown
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. The Berserker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Berserker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
The Berserker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Berserker's corner calls for a 1-2. The Berserker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard misses with a right hand
enabling The Berserker to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
The Berserker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Berserker.
The Berserker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Berserker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and The Berserker counters with a nice uppercut.
The Berserker misses with a jab to the body
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
The Berserker takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. The Berserker catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
Bastard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Berserker scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and The Berserker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarmo The Berserker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Berserker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Berserker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from The Berserker.
The Berserker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
The Berserker feints and as Bastard raises his hands in defense, The Berserker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Berserker forces his way into half guard.
The Berserker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Berserker winds up and cracks Bastard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bastard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Berserker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarmo The Berserker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! The Berserker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Berserker at a distance.
The Berserker slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Berserker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Berserker throws out a powerful jab.
The Berserker misses with a jab to the body
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastard throws a jab when The Berserker was well out of range.
The Berserker throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Berserker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jarmo The Berserker's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from The Berserker misses the target.
The Berserker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Berserker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Berserker doesn't seem phased though.
The Berserker connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Berserker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Berserker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard scores with the left hand. The Berserker knows he should have avoided that one.
The Berserker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Berserker misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jarmo The Berserker is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
The Berserker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bastard did well to prevent The Berserker getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Berserker throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely. #T2#
Bastard is positioning himself well to prevent The Berserker advancing to mount.
The Berserker throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The Berserker trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
The Berserker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
The Berserker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Berserker misses with a head shot. Bastard uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
The Berserker 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.
The Berserker advances to half guard.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but The Berserker has control of the leg.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if The Berserker 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
The Berserker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bastard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Berserker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Berserker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bastard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Jarmo The Berserker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The Berserker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
The Berserker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
The Berserker shoots in but no luck this time.
The Berserker lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.
The Berserker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastard's head.
The Berserker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bastard to score with a decent uppercut.
The Berserker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Berserker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard slips a straight right by The Berserker.
The Berserker shoots for a takedown but Bastard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastard throws out a counter right but The Berserker avoids it with no problem.#T1#
The Berserker throws a right hand that misses
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and The Berserker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Berserker swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
The Berserker misses the body punch
and Bastard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jarmo The Berserker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Berserker throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
The Berserker throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Berserker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Berserker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Berserker throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
The Berserker scores with a jab.
Bastard 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard lands the left hand.#CUT2#Jeez, Jarmo The Berserker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
The Berserker misses with a takedown
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo The Berserker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Berserker tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Berserker throws a sloppy body shot
and Bastard counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Bastard!
Our winner, Big Bastard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Dominance XIV     
Date:   Nov 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samoth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samoth misses with a body kick.
Samoth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samoth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samoth tries to land a body kick
and Bastard counters with a nice body shot.
Samoth darts in looking for a takedown but Bastard gets double underhooks and turns Samoth into the cage.
Bastard lands with a straight right. Samoth didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bastard avoids the head kick by Samoth.
Samoth lands a nice looking body kick.
Samoth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Samoth is predictable there
and Bastard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastard lands with a cross. #KD2#
Bastard cracks Samoth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Samoth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bastard finish him? #ROC2#Samoth is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samoth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samoth tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Samoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samoth is breathing heavily.#T2#
Samoth leaves his chin hanging out and Bastard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Samoth crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Bastard!
Our winner, Big Bastard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Dominance XII     
Date:   Oct 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastard defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Bastard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bastard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nelson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Nelson scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.
Bastard pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.#T3#
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Bastard sends Nelson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bastard is motioning to the referee to let Nelson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#KD#
Bastard cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bastard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nelson to stand back up!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Bastard counters with a huge left! Nelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bastard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bastard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bastard!
Our winner, Big Bastard, 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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