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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suleyman Ahmed (ranked 4931 p4p, 6460 weight class) and Rustem Rustemov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Suleyman Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rustem Rustemov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rustemov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahmed kicks off Rustemov and gets to his feet.
Ahmed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmed is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Ahmed seems content to control.
Rustemov trying to get back to full guard but Ahmed takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rustemov is trying to escape the mount.
Rustemov just holding on.
Rustemov is just holding on here. Ahmed manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed won't let him.
Rustemov is in bad spot here.
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed breaks the grip.
Rustemov is keeping busy.
Rustemov trying to control the position but Ahmed manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rustemov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rustemov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahmed keeps control of the position as Rustemov tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed working for a choke but Rustemov is defending well.
Rustemov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rustemov rolls, trying to escape but Ahmed keeps control of the position.
Ahmed avoiding Rustemov 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Ahmed.
Rustemov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rustemov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahmed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rustemov tries to roll but Ahmed sticks to his back.
Rustemov trying to control the hands but Ahmed breaks the grip.
Ahmed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rustemov is defending well though. Ahmed let's go of the attempt for now.
Rustemov trying to control the action but Ahmed just sinks the hooks in.
Ahmed is hanging on to Rustemov's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed thows a strike but Rustemov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rustemov as he ends up in Ahmed 's guard!
Rustemov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rustemov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ahmed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rustemov, into his guard.
Rustemov controls Ahmed momentarily but Ahmed frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleyman Ahmed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rustemov looks to throw the jab but Ahmed is out of range.
Suleyman Ahmed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmed wants to clinch but Rustemov slips to the side
and Rustemov counters with a shoot takedown. Ahmed fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ahmed manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rustemov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahmed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahmed gets control of Rustemov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahmed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rustemov trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Ahmed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rustemov can do to turn this around?
Ahmed wants to get back to his feet but Rustemov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rustemov has gone for a leg lock! Ahmed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rustemov's guard.
Ahmed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustemov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahmed has passed into half guard!
Rustemov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rustemov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rustemov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahmed.
Rustemov tries to hold on but Ahmed pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed controlling from the full mount.
Rustemov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahmed content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rustemov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.
Rustemov tries to reverse the position but Ahmed maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rustemov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rustemov wants to control but Ahmed postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustemov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahmed easily slips into full mount!
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.
Ahmed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rustemov is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ahmed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahmed prevents Rustemov from getting the reversal.
Rustemov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ahmed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rustemov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmed is thwarting Rustemov's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleyman Ahmed dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahmed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ahmed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmed looks to clinch
and Rustemov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rustemov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ahmed kicks Rustemov off and gets back to his feet.
Ahmed gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustemov wants to control but Ahmed postures up.
Ahmed decides to stand back up. Ahmed steps back and let's Rustemov get back to his feet.
Ahmed feints and as Rustemov raises his hands in defense, Ahmed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rustemov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahmed is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rustemov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustemov is trying to improve his position.
Rustemov can't do much from the bottom here.
Rustemov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahmed easily slips into full mount!
Rustemov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poor strikes thrown by Ahmed there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rustemov working to try and regain half guard.
Ahmed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rustemov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahmed working away.
Rustemov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rustemov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ahmed is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rustem Rustemov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustemov is squirming around, avoiding Ahmed's attempts to control the action.
Ahmed avoids the attempt from Rustemov to control.
Rustemov is just holding on here. Ahmed manages to take his back.
Rustemov just trying to survive but Ahmed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rustemov fending off the submission attempt from Ahmed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustemov tries to break free.
Ahmed missing with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahmed's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ahmed avoiding Rustemov 's attempts to control his hands.
Rustemov tries to escape the position.
Suleyman Ahmed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rustemov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suleyman Ahmed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suleyman Ahmed!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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