PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 1691 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 228 p4p, 286 weight class). Abdelrahman comes to the cage accompanied by Blow The Whistle. Calamari has chosen Bellini - Samba Do Brasil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abdelrahman
vs
Calamari

180 cm
22
175
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
21
170
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamari misses with a two punch combination.
Abdelrahman is looking to counter the offense by Calamari and move into the clinch.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Abdelrahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot that sends Calamari's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calamari 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.
Calamari staying out of range there.
Abdelrahman swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abdelrahman rushes Calamari and presses him up against the cage.
Abdelrahman blocks a body shot from Calamari.
Calamari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdelrahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
Abdelrahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Abdelrahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari tries to break the clinch but Abdelrahman is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Calamari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calamari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abdelrahman misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman digs a right hand into Calamari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calamari's gas tank.
Calamari takes a shot to the head.
Calamari prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calamari.
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!
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Calamari manages to break the clinch.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari throws a left and a right that both miss

and Abdelrahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abdelrahman.
Calamari working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
A head punch on the inside from Abdelrahman fails to land.
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calamari is looking to control Abdelrahman's arms but Abdelrahman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calamari has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calamari or not.
Calamari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
Calamari working hard to break the clinch.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calamari.
Calamari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calamari struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdelrahman controls his hands.
Calamari misses with a body punch.
Calamari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdelrahman is working Calamari over against the cage.
Calamari is trying to break the clinch but Abdelrahman has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdelrahman.
Calamari misses with a punch to the body.
Calamari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Calamari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Calamari.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Abdelrahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Calamari manages to circle out of the way.
Calamari cracks Abdelrahman with an open hand slap.
Calamari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A slow jab from Calamari misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Calamari with a nice cross.
Calamari checks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Abdelrahman moves into the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdelrahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Calamari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calamari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calamari.
Calamari is trying to break the clinch but Abdelrahman is controlling him.
Abdelrahman misses with the head strike.
Calamari can't find room to land a body shot as Abdelrahman controls the action.
Calamari misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calamari just leaning against Abdelrahman, taking a breather.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
Calamari wants to get back to striking at distance but Abdelrahman won't allow it.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calamari stalling in the clinch.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Calamari avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Calamari is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdelrahman has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Calamari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Abdelrahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdelrahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calamari moves out of range of the leg kick from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Calamari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdelrahman throws a series of strikes that have Calamari backpedaling.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
Abdelrahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abdelrahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman wants to slow Calamari down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calamari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Calamari coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdelrahman is looking to wear down Calamari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calamari lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdelrahman. That's going to slow Calamari down.
Abdelrahman is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abdelrahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdelrahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari has had enough of the clinch but Abdelrahman keeps him there for the moment.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Calamari to work.
Calamari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamari stalling against the cage.
Calamari looking to stall.
Calamari swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Abdelrahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman scores with a hook.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Calamari scores with a nice head shot.
Abdelrahman scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman throws a wild body kick that Calamari sees coming a mile off.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calamari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdelrahman lands a slapping body shot.
Abdelrahman tries to clinch but Calamari moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Calamari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.

Abdelrahman moves into range and clinches up with Calamari.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abdelrahman throws a head punch that misses.
Calamari digs a right hand into Abdelrahman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdelrahman's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.

Calamari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calamari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Calamari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calamari lands with a nice body punch.
Calamari 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.
A jab from Calamari misses.
Abdelrahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamari misses with a body shot

and Abdelrahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Calamari throws a head punch that misses.
Calamari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calamari lands with a left to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari struggles to land a body shot inside as Abdelrahman controls his hands.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but Calamari avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the cage.
Calamari tries a body shot but Abdelrahman blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdelrahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calamari works on Abdelrahman's body with a couple of short punches.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman gets through Calamari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calamaris head.
Abdelrahman lands a body punch.
Calamari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdelrahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abdelrahman lands a left hand.
Calamari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calamari is trying to maintain a safe position but Abdelrahman gets an underhook and turns Calamari into the cage.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdelrahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abdelrahman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdelrahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Calamari tries to throw a body punch but Abdelrahman avoids it by throwing Calamari back against the cage.
Abdelrahman presses Calamari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdelrahman lands a shoulder strike.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Abdelrahman - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman is leaning against Calamari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calamari takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
Calamari can't break the clinch.
Abdelrahman can't find room to land a body shot as Calamari controls the action.
Abdelrahman lands a right hand.
Calamari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdelrahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A victorious Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.