PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saad AbdUllah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

AbdUllah
vs
Ricardo Bordignon Miyao

165 cm
27
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

171 cm
18
146 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saad AbdUllah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AbdUllah misses with a straight left.
AbdUllah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao slips a straight right by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter the offense by AbdUllah and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbdUllah throws a lazy right hand but Bordignon Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bordignon Miyao counters with a single leg into guard. AbdUllah didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AbdUllah is controlling Bordignon Miyao's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control from the top but AbdUllah keeps moving.
AbdUllah looking for a sweep. Not yet AbdUllah, not yet.
Bordignon Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Bordignon Miyao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bordignon Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AbdUllah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bordignon Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two 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.
Bordignon Miyao is still trying to improve position.
AbdUllah trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bordignon Miyao 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.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Bordignon Miyao's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Bordignon Miyao tries to counter it with a takedown but AbdUllah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
AbdUllah throws an overhand right that lands on Bordignon Miyao's shoulder, as Bordignon Miyao tries to avoid the shot.
AbdUllah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
AbdUllah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
AbdUllah misses with a looping left.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah lands a right hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao drops his hands momentarily and AbdUllah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
AbdUllah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saad AbdUllah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
AbdUllah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AbdUllah digs a good body shot into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao with the counter takedown but AbdUllah avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
AbdUllah lands a body shot.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
AbdUllah loads up on a big right hand but Bordignon Miyao slips the punch.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah throws a lazy uppercut

and Bordignon Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.

Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saad AbdUllah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
AbdUllah throws a body punch but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AbdUllah misses with a jab to the body

and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao keeps control of AbdUllah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.

Bordignon Miyao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bordignon Miyao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bordignon Miyao wants to stand up but AbdUllah is controlling him.
AbdUllah postures up.
AbdUllah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bordignon Miyao on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AbdUllah being controlled here momentarily.
AbdUllah scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao is pulling down on AbdUllah's head. It's preventing any offense from AbdUllah, at least for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AbdUllah is controlling him.

Bordignon Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. AbdUllah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
AbdUllah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordignon Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
AbdUllah struggles to land a body shot inside as Bordignon Miyao controls his hands.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a body shot from AbdUllah.

Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.

Bordignon Miyao working for a triangle but AbdUllah defends it easily.
AbdUllah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AbdUllah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
AbdUllah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
AbdUllah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bordignon Miyao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
AbdUllah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bordignon Miyao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
AbdUllah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AbdUllah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for AbdUllah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bordignon Miyao decides to pull guard.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bordignon Miyao 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.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.

Bordignon Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AbdUllah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AbdUllah won't allow Bordignon Miyao to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bordignon Miyao looking for a guillotine here but AbdUllah defends easily.
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 prevents Bordignon Miyao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AbdUllah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bordignon Miyao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
AbdUllah throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao has AbdUllah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. AbdUllah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
AbdUllah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Bordignon Miyao gets control of AbdUllah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bordignon Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bordignon Miyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AbdUllah works over Bordignon Miyao with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao has a closed guard, preventing AbdUllah from standing up.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
AbdUllah throws a big right hand that misses.
Bordignon Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as AbdUllah controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AbdUllah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bordignon Miyao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes AbdUllah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
AbdUllah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from AbdUllah finds it's way through Bordignon Miyao's defenses.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
A lazy left from AbdUllah finds it's target.
AbdUllah throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
AbdUllah swings widly with a right hand

and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
AbdUllah tries to throw a body punch but Bordignon Miyao avoids it by throwing AbdUllah back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordignon Miyao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AbdUllah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control AbdUllah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle but AbdUllah pushes his legs off easily.
AbdUllah preventing the sweep.
AbdUllah wants to control from the top but Bordignon Miyao keeps moving.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bordignon Miyao is adopting a defensive guard.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao takes one on the button.
AbdUllah misses with a series of wild punches.
AbdUllah just misses with a punch to the body.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with an uppercut

and Bordignon Miyao counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah is pressed up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag AbdUllah down to the mat. AbdUllah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
AbdUllah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saad AbdUllah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think AbdUllah 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saad AbdUllah!
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