PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and md Woeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Al Abulbul
vs
Woeo

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, md Woeo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woeo wants to clinch

and Al Abulbul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woeo is trying to maintain the position but Al Abulbul is very close to passing his half guard.
Woeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Abulbul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Woeo wants to control but Al Abulbul is keeping busy.
Woeo is looking to improve his position.
Al Abulbul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woeo wants to get back to full guard but Al Abulbul has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Woeo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Abulbul lands some shots froms side control.

Al Abulbul is trying to get an arm triangle but Woeo is defending well.
Woeo is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Abulbul working away.
Al Abulbul tries to score with some ground and pound. Woeo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Al Abulbul swings around for an armbar but Woeo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Abulbul's guard.
Al Abulbul 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.
Woeo won't allow Al Abulbul to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul trying to control the position.
Al Abulbul is really struggling to control Woeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Al Abulbul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woeo is aware though and is defending well.
Woeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Abulbul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woeo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Abulbul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Abulbul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Woeo has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woeo is looking for a kimura here.
Woeo wants to stand up but Al Abulbul is controlling the position.
Al Abulbul is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions off his back.
Al Abulbul wants to improve his position but Woeo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woeo looks winded!
Al Abulbul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Abulbul.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Al Abulbul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Al Abulbul 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.

Al Abulbul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Abulbul connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Abulbul. That snapped Woeo's head back.
Woeo dives in and grabs Al Abulbul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Abulbul pushes down on Woeo's head and hops out.
Al Abulbul closes the distance and clinches up with Woeo, looking for a takedown. Al Abulbul pushes Woeo against the cage but Woeo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
md Woeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woeo misses with a takedown
and Al Abulbul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woeo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Abulbul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Abulbul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Abulbul wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdullah Al Abulbul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of md Woeo.
Al Abulbul cracks Woeo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Abulbul.
Woeo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Abulbul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woeo is breathing heavily.
Al Abulbul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Woeo wants to clinch but Al Abulbul slips to the side

so Al Abulbul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Abulbul advances position into side control!
Al Abulbul trying to control the position but Woeo is working away.
Al Abulbul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Woeo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Abulbul tries to move to mount but Woeo blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Al Abulbul trying to control the action but Woeo is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Al Abulbul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woeo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Al Abulbul in side control, throwing shots but Woeo defends.
Al Abulbul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul moves into full mount!
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.
Abdullah Al Abulbul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Abulbul controlling his opponent.
Al Abulbul tries to control but Woeo wriggling away.
Woeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Abulbul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Woeo taking shots to the head.
Al Abulbul controlling his opponent.
Woeo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Woeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woeo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Al Abulbul dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Al Abulbul gets a double leg takedown into Woeo's guard.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Woeo is working from the bottom.
Al Abulbul wants to pass the guard but Woeo is keeping the position.
Al Abulbul postures up.
Al Abulbul slips nicely into half guard.

Al Abulbul seems to be looking for submissions.

Al Abulbul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Abulbul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul passes to full mount!
Woeo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Abulbul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Al Abulbul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woeo is looking to escape.
Woeo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Abulbul landing shots from mount.
Woeo tries to hold on but Al Abulbul pushes him away.
Al Abulbul controlling from the full mount.
Woeo working to try and regain half guard.
Abdullah Al Abulbul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul breaks from Woeo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Woeo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Abulbul trying to control but Woeo is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Al Abulbul is working for a guillotine from mount but Woeo frees his head quite easily.
Al Abulbul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Al Abulbul controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Abulbul looking to control but Woeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Abulbul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Abulbul wants to control the pace but Woeo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abdullah Al Abulbul has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Woeo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Abulbul connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Al Abulbul.
Woeo tries for a takedown but Al Abulbul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Al Abulbul rushes Woeo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Abulbul landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Al Abulbul is trying to trip Woeo. He has hold of a leg but Woeo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Al Abulbul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Woeo keeping moving, preventing Al Abulbul from controlling successfully.
md Woeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Al Abulbul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Al Abulbul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Abulbul 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abdullah Al Abulbul!

Abdullah Al Abulbul wins by unanimous decision!