PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Etim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roshdy Abaza (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?

Etim
vs
Abaza

185 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Etim !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roshdy Abaza!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaza avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Etim .
Etim lands with a nice combination. Abaza backs away looking to recover.
Etim tries to bum rush Abaza with a series of wild strikes but Abaza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Etim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Etim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abaza.
Nice takedown defense from Etim . No joy for Abaza on that attempt.
Etim tries to clinch but Abaza moves out of range.
Terry Etim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etim stuffs the takedown.
Abaza lands a body shot.
Etim connects with a nice looking jab.
Etim scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abaza is defended easily by Etim .
Terry Etim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshdy Abaza.
Etim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abaza.

Etim has closed the distance and engaged Abaza in a clinch.
Abaza prevents Etim from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaza fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Abaza pulls guard.
Etim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Etim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Etim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abaza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etim manages to get himself to full guard.

Abaza stands up from Etim 's guard - Abaza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Etim throws a jab but it's blocked by Abaza.
Abaza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Etim lands a high kick!
Etim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaza shoots for a takedown but Etim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Etim throws a nice head kick!
Etim lands a head kick. Abaza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Etim tries to bum rush Abaza with a series of wild strikes but Abaza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Etim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Etim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abaza somewhat.
Etim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Etim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abaza.
Etim lands a high kick!
Etim throws a hook but Abaza avoids it easily.
Etim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Etim is breathing heavily.

Etim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Abaza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Etim , up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Abaza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Etim is looking to stand back up but Abaza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Etim .
Abaza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Etim !

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abaza with shots to the head and body - Etim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abaza raining down shots from the mount!
Etim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abaza on the ground.
Abaza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roshdy Abaza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Abaza throws a series of punches but Etim avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abaza prevents Etim from breaking the clinch.
Etim working hard to break the clinch.
Etim is trying to break free.
Etim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abaza has him pressed against the cage.
Etim is pressed up against the cage. Abaza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Etim down to the mat. Etim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etim tries to close the distance and clinch but Abaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Etim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abaza.
Etim swats away the attempt to clinch by Abaza.
Abaza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Etim .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Abaza does no damage.
Etim walks into a stiff left hand from Abaza.
Horrible takedown by Abaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Etim which made him look bad.
Terry Etim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshdy Abaza.
Etim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abaza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Etim stuffs the takedown attempt from Abaza. Abaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Etim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terry Etim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abaza dives in and grabs Etim 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Etim pushes down on Abaza's head and hops out.
Etim lands a high kick!
Etim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Etim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Abaza throws a body kick that misses.
Abaza avoids the head kick by Etim .
Terry Etim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abaza has managed to clinch.
Abaza has Etim pushed against the cage.
Abaza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Etim just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Abaza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abaza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Etim smiles and moves away.
Etim tries to clinch

and Abaza moves into the clinch.
Abaza just leaning against Etim , taking a breather.
Abaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abaza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abaza is trying to force a seperation but Etim has the dominant position.

Abaza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Etim trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etim manages to get himself to full guard.
Abaza trying to control the position from guard on top but Etim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etim can't keep his opponent in guard - Abaza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abaza working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Etim is trying to stand.
Abaza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abaza trying to control the action but Etim is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roshdy Abaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abaza instigates a clinch.
Abaza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Etim 's efforts to push away.

Abaza pulls guard successfully.
Etim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abaza is proving hard to escape from.
Abaza is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etim looking to sit in guard and control but Abaza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Abaza stands up and waves to Etim to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Etim counters with an outside leg kick.

Abaza has closed the distance and engaged Etim in a clinch.
Abaza is pushing Etim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abaza tries to pull guard but Etim won't allow it.

Abaza manages to pull guard.
Abaza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Etim manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etim being controlled here, momentarily.
Abaza lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Etim is working an open guard so Abaza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Etim tries to keep at a distance but Abaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abaza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Etim pulls his leg out and moves away.

Abaza has managed to clinch.
Abaza wants a takedown but no success here.
Terry Etim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshdy Abaza.
Abaza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Etim s head.
Stalling in the clinch from Abaza.

Abaza pulls Etim into guard.
Terry Etim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Etim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Etim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Abaza looking for a triangle here. Etim is fighting it but it looks tight! Abaza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Etim is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roshdy Abaza!