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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better has chosen Mother by Danzig as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Better takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Abdullah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah slaps away a takedown attempt from Better, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Better tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Better's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Better working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Better will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Better avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Better looking for a sweep. Not yet Better, not yet.
Better is adopting a defensive guard.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah advances to half guard.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Better on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Better makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Better.
Better throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better looking to control.
Abdullah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Better preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Better working for a triangle but Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah cracks Better with a solid left hand.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Better had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdullah postures up in Better's guard and throws a big left but Better blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Better wants to sweep here but Abdullah controlling him for the moment.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Better is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Better showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah looking to score a takedown here. Better is defending well but Abdullah drives through and ends up in Better's guard.
Abdullah stands up over Better, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Better's head.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Better working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdullah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdullah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah looking to pass the guard.
Better wants to stand and escape but Abdullah is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Better is on top in guard.
Better wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah managing to control the position.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Better throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Better trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.
Better looking to pass the guard.
Abdullah working a defensive guard here.
Better throws a strike but Abdullah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Better wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Better wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Better's head.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah distracts Better with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdullah chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah pushing down on Better's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Better does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Better is trying to stand.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdullah staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Better throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Better throws a head kick that Abdullah semi-blocks.
Better throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah throws a looping overhand right but Better ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Abdullah. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Better. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
Abdullah loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Better on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Better shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdullah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Better is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah throwing shots but Better is blocking nicely.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Better's head.
Better looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abdullah is pressing down on Better's thigh, looking to free his foot. Better is holding on for now.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Better avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah working over Better with some ground and pound. Better looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Better with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah throws a strike but Better avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Abdullah cracks Better with a solid left hand.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is keeping the position.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Better can do to turn this around?
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is keeping the position.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Better is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Better is retaining full guard.
Better has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Better has wrist control.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses.
Better trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Better is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evan Better has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahkim Abdullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Better has wrist control.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.
Better managing to control the position.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Better tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdullah 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rahkim Abdullah thanked Zombie Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Evan Better stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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