Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Abdullah has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bogard manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Abdullah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bogard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abdullah or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogard, which made it look bad.
Bogard scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Abdullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Bogard is quick to defend against it.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Bogard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Abdullah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdullah.
Bogard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdullah's head.
Bogard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard keeps the fight on the outside.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Abdullah fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Abdullah with an uppercut!#CL#
Abdullah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bogard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bogard has Abdullah pushed against the cage.
Bogard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogard lands a body punch. #BC2#
Bogard manages to break the clinch.
Bogard clobbers Abdullah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abdullah misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Bogard finds it's target.
Bogard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terry Bogard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Abdullah blocks it well.#T2#
Abdullah is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
Bogard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bogard misses with a double jab.
Abdullah is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bogard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Bogard.
Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bogard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abdullah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Bogard throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Bogard. Beautiful body shot.
Bogard with a nice cross.
Bogard connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Bogard.
Bogard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogard scores with a jab. Abdullah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogard lands a jab to the head.
Abdullah shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah.#T3#
Abdullah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bogard cracks Abdullah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdullah wants to clinch.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bogard throws a jab when Abdullah was well out of range.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bogard tests Abdullah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogard cracks a nice hook into Abdullah's ribs.
Bogard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it.
Bogard swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdullah.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bogard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abdullah is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogard. That snapped Abdullah's head back.
Bogard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Bogard.#TD#
Abdullah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Bogard has his feet on Abdullah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Abdullah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bogard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Bogard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdullah's hands.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdullah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogard leaves Abdullah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Bogard throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Bogard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Bogard finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdullah's head.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Bogard scores with a sloppy right hand. Abdullah should have avoided that one.
Bogard throws a one two combo.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Bogard.
Bogard lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard cracks Abdullah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdullah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bogard stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdullah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bogard to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdullah looks for a takedown but Bogard sprawls well.#T1#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bogard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bogard throws a nice looking combination but Abdullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogard circles away.
Bogard thows a body kick. Abdullah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bogard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Bogard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogard.
Abdullah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogard pinned against the cage. Bogard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdullah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogard lands a body shot.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Bogard connects with a looping right hand.
Bogard lands a head kick. Abdullah smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Abdullah is rocked!
Bogard scores with a jab. Abdullah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Abdullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogard digs a good hook to Abdullah's body.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdullah walks straight into a right hand from Bogard - that's dropped him! Bogard jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Abdullah from any more punishment! Abdullah complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Abdullah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdullah is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenger keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stenger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdullah.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger trying to control here.
Stenger is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah prevents Stenger from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Abdullah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stenger is doing well to control the position and prevent Abdullah from advancing to side control.
Stenger is trying to maintain the position but Abdullah is very close to passing his half guard.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Stenger wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Stenger tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Stenger wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stenger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abdullah is trying to work for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
Abdullah is thwarting Stenger's attempts to control the position.
Stenger controlling the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenger is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abdullah jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Abdullah tries for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
Stenger is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Abdullah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdullah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stenger struggling a bit here.#T3#
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Stenger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abdullah tries for a kimura but Stenger is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Stenger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdullah just content to control the position.
Stenger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abdullah off and has taken his back!
Stenger struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stenger is hanging on to Abdullah's back as he tries to escape.
Abdullah is still trying to improve position.
Abdullah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Stenger tries to control but Abdullah wriggling away.
Abdullah bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stenger is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Stenger keeps moving.
Stenger pulls Abdullah in close to his closed guard and prevents Abdullah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stenger trying to control the position.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Stenger is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenger looking to control.
Stenger has his hands on Abdullah's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah 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.
#R2#
Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger lands a head kick. Abdullah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stenger is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Stenger circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Abdullah clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stenger.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
Stenger lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenger lands a knee to the head.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger. #T1#
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Stenger has him pressed against the cage.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger.
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah lands a hook that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger just leaning against Abdullah, taking a breather. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aksel Stenger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abdullah prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger lands a shot to the body.
Abdullah managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdullah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike.
Stenger crunches a lovely knee into Abdullah's ribcage.
Abdullah's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdullah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdullah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Abdullah gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger.
Stenger tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stenger obliges.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenger. #TD2#
Abdullah jumps guard and drags Stenger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Stenger trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Stenger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Abdullah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenger wants to pass the guard but Abdullah is keeping the position.
Stenger trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Stenger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenger 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aksel Stenger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah is looking to clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abdullah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stenger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Abdullah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenger to the ground. Abdullah is now in Stenger's guard.
Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah is fighting to break Stenger's control of his arms but Stenger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stenger is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up.
Stenger keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Stenger trying to control the position.
Stenger pulls Abdullah in to control the position. #T1#
Stenger continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Stenger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah tries to clinch
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Stenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stenger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Stenger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger tries to keep at a distance but Abdullah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Stenger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stenger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Stenger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdullah blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Abdullah working aggressively here.
Stenger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Stenger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stenger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abdullah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Stenger as the two fighters clinch.
Abdullah lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Abdullah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stenger walks away with a smile on his face. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdullah looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Aksel Stenger is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stenger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Abdullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenger lands a head shot.#ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!
Abdullah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stenger counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Stenger moves away
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdullah wants to clinch
and Stenger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him?#CL2#
Abdullah gets a clinch.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Stenger jerks Abdullah's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Abdullah drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Stenger goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Stenger because Abdullah was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aksel Stenger!
Our winner, Aksel Stenger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Mac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah trying to control but Mac is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is really struggling to control Mac but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Abdullah drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mac dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Abdullah is pulling down on Mac's head. It's preventing any offense from Mac, at least for the moment.
Abdullah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mac stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah.#T1#
Abdullah is working hard here to advance position.
Abdullah trying to control the position.
Mac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdullah is trying to hold Mac in close to prevent damage but Mac has managed to pass into half guard.
Abdullah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdullah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Abdullah is trying to work for a kimura but Mac is defending well.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Abdullah is working for a kimura but Mac is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Abdullah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mac is just riding it out for now. Abdullah eventually gives up the hold.
Mac is trying to maintain the position but Abdullah is very close to passing his half guard.
Abdullah wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Abdullah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdullah wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdullah controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abdullah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mac feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdullah's calf.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdullah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdullah misses with a hook
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Abdullah misses with a body punch
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Mac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Abdullah has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Mac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Abdullah blocks a body shot from Mac.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action. #TD#
Abdullah jumps guard.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mac's guard. #REVR#
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving. #T2#
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Abdullah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abdullah, into his guard. #REVB#
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abdullah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdullah controls the pace.#SUB#
Abdullah drops back looking for a leg! Mac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mac manages to kick Abdullah off! Abdullah jumps back into Mac's guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Abdullah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Abdullah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mac passes into side control.
Abdullah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah swinging wildly here.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Abdullah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac.
We've been informed that Mac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Abdullah pulls guard.
Abdullah wants to sweep here but Mac controlling him for the moment.
Abdullah pulls Mac in close to his closed guard and prevents Mac from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abdullah is looking for a triangle but Mac pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdullah controls the pace.#SUB#
Abdullah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mac keeping full guard, as Abdullah tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Abdullah is looking to advance position but Mac has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Abdullah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdullah tries to lock up and control but Mac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Abdullah is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Mac there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Abdullah tries to reverse the position but Mac maintains control.
Mac throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Abdullah tries to reverse the position but Mac maintains control.
Abdullah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Abdullah wants to improve his position but Mac is controlling well. #T4#
Abdullah trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abdullah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdullah wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
A very excited looking Rahkim Abdullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Abdullah instigates a clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdullah avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abdullah.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Metsast turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Abdullah pulls guard.
Metsast trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Metsast connects with a couple of short punches.
Abdullah controls Metsast momentarily but Metsast frees himself.
Metsast engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metsast throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdullah is trying to control the position but Metsast postures up.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Abdullah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Abdullah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Metsast actively working from the bottom here.
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abdullah seems to be working for a kimura but Metsast defends the submission attempt.
Metsast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdullah is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Abdullah is working for a kimura here but Metsast manages to reverse the position and he's now in Abdullah's guard.
Abdullah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metsast is one step ahead there. #T3#
Metsast tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Abdullah trying to keep a closed guard but Metsast is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metsast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metsast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metsast works over Abdullah with some ground and pound from guard.
Metsast landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast throwing strikes from guard but Abdullah blocks nicely. #T4#
Metsast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Abdullah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metsast is aware though and is defending well.
Abdullah controls Metsast momentarily but Metsast frees himself.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metsast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metsast wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metsast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metsast trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Metsast 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.#SUB2#
Abdullah looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Metsast is defending well. Abdullah quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Metsast has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Abdullah celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rahkim Abdullah!
Rahkim Abdullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Abdullah gets a clinch.
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Abdullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdullah lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper stalling the fight. #T1#
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Cooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah lands an uppercut.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but Cooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdullah drops back down to his feet. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.#TD2#
Abdullah pulls guard successfully.
Cooper wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abdullah is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Cooper wanted to stand there but Abdullah had control of the position.
Abdullah wants to sweep here but Cooper controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Cooper gets to his feet - Abdullah follows without any prompting.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Abdullah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Abdullah working aggressively here.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Abdullah dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdullah lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Abdullah successfully pulls guard.
Cooper controlling from the top position.
Abdullah is pulling down on Cooper's head to control his posture. #T4#
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah is trying to keep Cooper in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdullah is on top in guard. #REVB#
Abdullah postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Cooper wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him.
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullah is one step ahead there.
Cooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdullah postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charles Cooper will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Abdullah rushes Cooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Abdullah fails to pull guard.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Abdullah shrugs off.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Abdullah jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Abdullah around his waist. Abdullah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Abdullah.
Charles Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah lands an uppercut.
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Abdullah improves position.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Abdullah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper taking a breather.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Abdullah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the temple.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Abdullah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Abdullah rushes Cooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2#
Abdullah rushes Cooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abdullah.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike.
Abdullah avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but Cooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Abdullah drops back down to his feet.
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Abdullah shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abdullah's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Abdullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Good body shot from Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Abdullah's head.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdullah jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdullah's defenses. #T1#
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike.
Abdullah avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdullah has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Abdullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike.
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abdullah's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Rahkim Abdullah's cut even more.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdullah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Abdullah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper works on Abdullah's body with a couple of short punches.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper. #CUT#
The cut above Rahkim Abdullah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Abdullah's head.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Abdullah in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Abdullah in his tracks for a moment.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it. #T3#
Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Abdullah misses with some punches.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Abdullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Nice elbow from Cooper. #CUT#
Rahkim Abdullah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdullah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Abdullah keeps it at a distance.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah misses with a straight right.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
As Cooper backs off Abdullah throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdullah connects with a crisp jab. #T4##CL#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Abdullah in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Abdullah fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdullah or not.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abdullah blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Rahkim Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Abdullah 's eye.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdullah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Abdullah blocks the elbow strike.
Abdullah avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Wowie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Wowie darts in and clinches Abdullah up against the cage.
Abdullah scores with a shoulder strike.
Wowie lands with a light punch inside.
Wowie is working Abdullah over against the cage.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch.
Wowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wowie. #CL#
Wowie rushes Abdullah and presses him up against the cage.
Wowie is trying to break the clinch but Abdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Abdullah lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Abdullah gets control of Wowie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abdullah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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 has a closed guard, preventing Wowie from standing up. #T1#
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah, not yet.
Abdullah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdullah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abdullah will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wowie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdullah is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abdullah pulls Wowie in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdullah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wowie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Wowie misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Abdullah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wowie throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Abdullah takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch.
Wowie swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdullah.
Abdullah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Wowie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdullah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wowie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Abdullah.
Abdullah tries to pull guard but Wowie won't allow it.
Abdullah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wowie lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Abdullah gets a clinch. #BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Nice body punch from Wowie.
Abdullah fails to land with a series of punches.
Wowie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wowie slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdullah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdullah looks winded!
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah misses with the combination.
Wowie looks to land a combination but Abdullah avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wowie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Wowie's guard.#ES#
Wowie has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Abdullah is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wowie paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wowie cracks Abdullah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Wowie closes the distance and pushes Abdullah back into the cage.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch.
Abdullah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Wowie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wowie slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdullah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Wowie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wowie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie thinks about countering with a head kick.
Abdullah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wowie counters with a two punch combo.
Abdullah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wowie counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Wowie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wowie tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
I was talking to Wowie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abdullah throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Abdullah drives through and clinches with Wowie against the cage.
Abdullah misses with the head strike.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wowie.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Abdullah swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wowie breaks from the clinch.
Abdullah loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.#CL2#
Abdullah has closed the distance and engaged Wowie in a clinch.
Abdullah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wowie walks away with a smile on his face. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wowie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wowie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Wowie has managed to clinch. #BC#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah tries to bum rush Wowie with a series of wild strikes but Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie jabs at Abdullah's body.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wowie lands a jab to the nose.
Abdullah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Abdullah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wowie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Abdullah gets the takedown into side control.
Wowie regains half guard, as Abdullah was trying to land strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah with the ground and pound but Wowie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah. #T2#
Abdullah throwing strikes from guard but Wowie blocks nicely.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdullah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abdullah won't allow Wowie to sweep him here.
Abdullah landing with the ground and pound.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdullah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abdullah works over Wowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Wowie has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah postures up.
Rahkim Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah working some strikes from top position.
Wowie looking to control.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Abdullah works over Wowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Abdullah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Wowie has his feet on Abdullah's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wowie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Wowie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wowie throws a right and a left that Abdullah avoids nicely. #CL#
Wowie rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdullah.
Abdullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wowie.
Wowie digs a right hand into Abdullah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abdullah's gas tank.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wowie swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Wowie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdullah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wowie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Wowie lands a big uppercut and Abdullah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdullah looks OK. Wowie waves Abdullah back to his feet!#ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Wowie and Abdullah falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wowie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maui Wowie!
Maui Wowie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aoki with a hook.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdullah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Abdullah scores with a takedown into Aoki's guard.
Aoki is looking to stand back up but Abdullah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aoki. #T1##REVR#
Aoki pushes Abdullah off looking to stand but Abdullah dives back in and keeps control.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Aoki's hands, connecting with Aoki's forehead.#ES#
Aoki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Abdullah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch.
Abdullah works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
Abdullah shoots in but no luck this time.
Loki Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Abdullah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Abdullah moved out of range.#T2#
Abdullah tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aoki won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah cracks Aoki with a big right hand but Aoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aoki is trying to buck Abdullah off.
Aoki tries to buck Abdullah off but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Abdullah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Abdullah working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abdullah prevents Aoki from escaping the position.
Aoki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aoki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Aoki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abdullah.
Abdullah wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Abdullah tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aoki is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Abdullah cracks Aoki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah lands a few punches from side control.
Abdullah is working Aoki over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Abdullah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abdullah moves into full mount!
Aoki wants to hold on but Abdullah pushes him away.
Abdullah tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Aoki is trying to stand.
The referee warns Aoki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aoki looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Abdullah connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullah won't let Aoki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that 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.
#R2#
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdullah.
Aoki throws an overhand right that lands on Abdullah's shoulder, as Abdullah tries to avoid the shot.
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a big counter combination but Abdullah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him.
Aoki is wriggling around but Abdullah manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Abdullah working Aoki over with strikes.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Aoki's hands, connecting with Aoki's forehead.
Abdullah stalling.
Nice strikes from Abdullah there. #T2#
Abdullah throwing shots but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Abdullah is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
Abdullah working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Aoki has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah is keeping good posture, landing some 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!#ES#
Aoki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Abdullah wants a takedown.
Abdullah tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Abdullah back against the cage.
Abdullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aoki after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Abdullah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdullah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loki Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdullah wants to clinch but Aoki slips to the side
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Abdullah rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Abdullah rushes Aoki and presses him up against the cage.
Abdullah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aoki prevents it.
I was talking to Aoki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abdullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Abdullah tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Abdullah looking for a takedown. #BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aoki.
Loki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdullah counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Aoki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abdullah ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Abdullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdullah darts in trying to clinch
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws a big counter combination but Abdullah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Abdullah tries to clinch up.
Abdullah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Abdullah wants to clinch.
Abdullah moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Abdullah wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Abdullah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Loki Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki cracks Abdullah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdullah moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Abdullah's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
It appears Aoki was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Abdullah closes the distance and pushes Aoki back into the cage.
Abdullah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Aoki stops a takedown attempt from Abdullah. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullah tries to clinch up.
Abdullah wants to clinch
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdullah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Abdullah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abdullah defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Abdullah tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Aoki misses with a double jab.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Aoki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aoki cracks Abdullah with a good jab.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the cage by Abdullah. Abdullah maintains the clinch.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Abdullah.
Abdullah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abdullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdullah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aoki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdullah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aoki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Abdullah can turn it around.
Loki Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Abdullah back against the cage.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Aoki manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Abdullah has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdullah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
Rahkim Abdullah opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abdullah's face.
Abdullah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Abdullah.
Abdullah struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands. #TD2#
Abdullah has clasped his hands together around Coleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Coleman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abdullah.
Sloppy strikes there by Abdullah.
Abdullah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coleman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coleman tries to buck Abdullah off but Abdullah is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Coleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdullah scoring with punches and elbows.
Abdullah working the ground and pound.#T1#
Abdullah throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman manages to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Abdullah there.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdullah's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullah defends it easily.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullah lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdullah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
Abdullah working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman trying to control but Abdullah postures up.
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!
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Abdullah throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Coleman punching from the bottom.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah working the head and body with strikes.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman trying to control but Abdullah postures up. #T4#
Abdullah working Coleman over with strikes.
Abdullah stalling away here and it's allowed Coleman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman is nestled in close to Abdullah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Abdullah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Abdullah darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Abdullah is looking for a takedown.
Abdullah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
Abdullah wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Abdullah's ribcage.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdullah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman lands a right hand.
Abdullah is looking for a takedown.
Coleman pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdullah.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abdullah avoids it.#TD2#
Abdullah gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Coleman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abdullah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Coleman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdullah trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Abdullah works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdullah is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahkim Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdullah works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah. #SUB#
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Abdullah trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Abdullah distracts Coleman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah slips nicely into half guard.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Abdullah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdullah moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Abdullah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdullah on the side of the head.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coleman gets tackled into the cage by Abdullah. Abdullah maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Coleman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Abdullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Abdullah is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Abdullah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah wants a takedown.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abdullah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abdullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdullah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Coleman misses with a double jab
letting Abdullah counter with a right hand.
Coleman defending well as Abdullah loads up on a big left hand.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Abdullah moves away and avoids it.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman lands with a cross.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Abdullah is avoiding it.
Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Coleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Abdullah goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abdullah blocks a jab.
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!
Coleman takes a swing at Abdullah's ribcage but misses.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Abdullah feints the counter takedown.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Abdullah connects with a single shot there.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Abdullah.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Abdullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdullah with a poor takedown #CL#
and Coleman counters by clinching up.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4##TD2#
Abdullah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abdullah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coleman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Coleman taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Coleman.
I think Abdullah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
A less than humble Rahkim Abdullah misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Ironfist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah. #TD#
Ironfist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abdullah's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfist trying to pass the guard but Abdullah defending well.
Abdullah tries to roll over but Ironfist keeps him under control.
Abdullah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ironfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ironfist manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abdullah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Abdullah is working Ironfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Ironfist throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abdullah escapes and throws Ironfist's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Abdullah landing strikes.
Abdullah lands a nice forearm strike.
Abdullah controls the position.
Ironfist is looking for a sweep.
Ironfist taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah lands a nice forearm strike.
Ironfist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ironfist tries to buck Abdullah off but Abdullah is having none of it.
Check out the look on Abdullah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Ironfist tries to improve position but can't.
Ironfist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Abdullah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah looks up at the clock and then as Ironfist takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdullah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ironfist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abdullah working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Ironfist is rocked!
Abdullah scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Ironfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lull in the action here.
Abdullah landing a few strikes.
Ironfist is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ironfist is looking to regain half guard here but Abdullah keeps moving and retains side control.
Abdullah lands a strong strike to the head of Ironfist. That's dazed him! Abdullah looking to finish here. Ironfist is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abdullah lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahkim Abdullah!
Rahkim Abdullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Abdullah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdullah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abdullah lands with a good body shot.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
Abdullah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdullah lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Abdullah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Abdullah is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Abdullah finish him?
Abdullah arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stone's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rahkim Abdullah!
Our winner, Rahkim Abdullah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#46 Hardy vs Morgan
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Vasilyevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdullah.#TD#
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah postures up in Vasilyevich's guard and throws a big left but Vasilyevich blocks it.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilyevich is keeping the position for now.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasilyevich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Abdullah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Abdullah working over Vasilyevich with some ground and pound. Vasilyevich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdullah is looking to advance position but Vasilyevich won't allow it.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilyevich defending well though.
Vasilyevich is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasilyevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah is trying to control. Vasilyevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Vasilyevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah wants to control but Vasilyevich is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdullah throwing shots but Vasilyevich is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Abdullah seems to be working for a kimura but Vasilyevich defends the submission attempt.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
Vasilyevich tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Abdullah working over Vasilyevich with some ground and pound. Vasilyevich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasilyevich's head.
Vasilyevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
Vasilyevich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilyevich's head.
Abdullah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Vasilyevich keeps moving.
Abdullah cracks Vasilyevich with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Abdullah content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vasilyevich has locked up a guillotine! Vasilyevich's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Abdullah is holding on here and Vasilyevich must be using up a lot of energy. Abdullah has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vasilyevich gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Vasilyevich!
An intense looking Ivan Vasilyevich took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors, my opponent put up a hell of a fight but confidence was the key.'.

Event: DUEL#43 Silver vs Haack
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Abdullah scores with a punch to the head.
Over slips under a jab.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Over 's head backwards.
Abdullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Over was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdullah.#TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Over defending well though.
Abdullah throwing shots but Over is blocking nicely.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Over keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah throwing shots but Over is blocking nicely.
Over looks like he's trying to stand up.
Over has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Over wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdullah prevents Over from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Over throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOver .
Over doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Over just misses with a punch to the body.
Over throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Over kicks Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
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 lands a jab to Over 's midsection.
Career Over is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Over avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Over continues to drive forward.
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Over .
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Over scores with a head kick. Abdullah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Over tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Over misses with a head kick.
Over tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Over avoids the body shot from Abdullah.
Over misses with a head kick. #T3#
Over scores with a head kick.
Abdullah shoots in but no luck this time.
Over looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Over .
Over takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Over is just out of range.
Over throws a quick counter head kick but Abdullah was just out of range.
Abdullah cracks Over with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Over instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Abdullah has hold of one of Over 's legs. Over is fighting the takedown attempt but Abdullah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Over wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over slips a jab from Abdullah.
Over appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Over avoids nicely.
Over fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Over tries to land a front kick but Abdullah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah lands a nice hook to Over 's body. Over takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Over uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdullah.
Over throws a big counter combination but Abdullah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Over throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Abdullah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abdullah is looking to advance position but Over won't allow it.
Abdullah trying to control from half guard but Over is working away.
Abdullah is taking a breather. Over says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdullah prevents Over from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abdullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Over should have avoided that one.
Over steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Abdullah there.
Abdullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Over takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Abdullah misses.
Over is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Over rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Over has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah. #T1#
Abdullah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Over gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Over tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Over lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Over lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Abdullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Over sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Over misses the target.
Abdullah throws a hook but Over blocks it.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Over doesn't seem bothered though.
Over doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Over counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Over .
Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Over counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Over throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Over as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Over throws a right hand that Abdullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdullah also avoids with ease.
Abdullah connects with a right hand. Over shakes it off.
A big left from Abdullah misses.
Over bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdullah misses with a double jab
and Over counters with a two punch combo.
Over moves forwards but Abdullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah lands with a straight right. Over didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Abdullah. Beautiful body shot.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Over tries to clinch up.#T3#
Abdullah scores with a jab to the head.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdullah has his takedown stuffed
and Over counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Over !#ES#
Over throws Abdullah to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Over avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Over continues to drive forward.
Over displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Over misses.
We've been informed that Abdullah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Over .
Abdullah cracks Over with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Over keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah.#T4#
Over throws a nice looking combination but Abdullah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah feints the counter takedown.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Over avoids it easily.
Over closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdullah takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Over misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Over uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah avoids the head kick by Over .
Over lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Over takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Over darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Over was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdullah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Career Over will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abdullah blocks a head kick by Over .
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Over pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abdullah misses with a takedown
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Abdullah swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Over gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdullah.
Abdullah scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Over defending well as Abdullah loads up on a big left hand.
Over was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Over moves away.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Over .
Over connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Abdullah is rocked!
Over stuffs the takedown.
Over will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Over takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Over .
Abdullah connects with a body shot that sends Over 's belly button to the back.
Abdullah lands a nice hook to Over 's body. Over takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Over bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Over slips under a jab.#T2#
Abdullah throws a hook but Over avoids it easily.
Abdullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Over sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah jabs Over to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah takes one to the side of the head.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Over is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Over circles away and we're back to standing.
Career Over has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Abdullah looks to throw the jab but Over is out of range.
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Over is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Over circles away and we're back to standing.
Over appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Over tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Over to the ground. Over escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Over is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdullah misses with a right hand #KD#
and Over counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Abdullah down! Over is looking to finish but Abdullah is intelligently defending himself.
Abdullah is still in real trouble! Can Over finish him?
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Over advances to half guard. #T3#
Over frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Over controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Over 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Over continues to stall.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Over has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Over wants to control the pace but Abdullah is squirming around nicely.
Abdullah stops Over from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Over controlling his opponent.
Abdullah is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Career Over .
I think Over 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Career Over !
A relieved looking Career Over thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Abdullah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jalgratas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdullah, as that shot connected.
Jalgratas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jalgratas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jalgratas throws a body kick that misses.
Jalgratas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abdullah looks to throw the jab but Jalgratas is out of range.
Jalgratas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abdullah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jalgratas scrambles back to his feet.
Jalgratas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalgratas tries to clinch but Abdullah moves out of range.
Jalgratas takes a swing at Abdullah's ribcage but misses.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jalgratas defends it well.
Abdullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalgratas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abdullah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jalgratas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Abdullah just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Abdullah. That snapped Jalgratas's head back.
Jalgratas throws a right hand that Abdullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdullah also avoids with ease.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas. #T1#
Abdullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Jalgratas counters with a left to the body.
Jalgratas slips a jab and a cross from Abdullah.
Abdullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalgratas moves away.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Abdullah dives in and scores a takedown into Jalgratas's guard.
Abdullah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Jalgratas working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Abdullah throws an elbow that misses. Jalgratas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abdullah's guard. Nice move by Jalgratas!#REVR#
Abdullah being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdullah looking to control.
Abdullah is controlling Jalgratas's posture.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Abdullah has Jalgratas pulled in close to control his posture.
Jalgratas stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah.
Jalgratas content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jalgratas works over Abdullah with some ground and pound from guard.
Jalgratas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah is pulling down on Jalgratas's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jalgratas thuds a left hand into Abdullah's body.
Abdullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws the kick towards the body but Abdullah avoids it.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Jalgratas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abdullah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jalgratas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jalgratas moves out of range as Abdullah strikes.
Abdullah cracks Jalgratas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Abdullah lands.
Jalgratas throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah's knee but Abdullah avoids it well.
Jalgratas looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range.
Abdullah misses with a hook.
Jalgratas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jalgratas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jalgratas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah keeps the fight on the outside.
Jalgratas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdullah slips a straight right by Jalgratas.
Abdullah throws a hook to the side of Jalgratas's head but Jalgratas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jalgratas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jalgratas throws a hook but Abdullah blocks it.
Abdullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jalgratas.
Abdullah 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.#TD#
Jalgratas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalgratas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdullah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jalgratas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdullah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jalgratas's guard. #REVB#
Jalgratas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jalgratas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jalgratas looking to control.
Jalgratas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Jalgratas keeps moving.
Jalgratas working a defensive guard but Abdullah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jalgratas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abdullah connects with a decent elbow.
Jalgratas is looking for a sweep.
Jalgratas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Abdullah's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Jalgratas trying to hold on to Abdullah's head to control him but Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah throwing shots but Jalgratas is blocking nicely.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaan Jalgratas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Jalgratas's head.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jalgratas is pressing down on Abdullah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Jalgratas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Jalgratas controls Abdullah momentarily but Abdullah frees himself.
Abdullah trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Abdullah postures up and lands a big shot to Jalgratas's brow.
Abdullah working some strikes from top position.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jalgratas throws a wild body kick that Abdullah sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah slips under a jab from Jalgratas.
Abdullah on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
Abdullah scores with a takedown into Jalgratas's guard.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jalgratas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullah defends it easily.
Jalgratas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah won't allow Jalgratas to sweep him here. #T1#
Abdullah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Jalgratas pulls Abdullah in close to prevent any damage.
Jalgratas is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Jalgratas keeps moving.
Abdullah landing with the ground and pound.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalgratas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abdullah content to stall in guard here.
Jalgratas wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Abdullah looking to score a takedown here. Jalgratas is defending well but Abdullah drives through and ends up in Jalgratas's guard.
Jalgratas controls Abdullah momentarily but Abdullah frees himself.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdullah chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Abdullah controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Jalgratas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abdullah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jalgratas's head.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah throws an elbow that misses. Jalgratas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abdullah's guard. Nice move by Jalgratas!#REVR#
Abdullah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Abdullah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah, not yet.
Jaan Jalgratas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abdullah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath Rahkim Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Hendrix lands a really nice looking cross but Abdullah seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Hendrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdullah's head.
Nice shot lands for Abdullah.
Hendrix tries to bum rush Abdullah with a series of wild strikes but Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Hendrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abdullah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendrix defends well and Abdullah ends up having to push Hendrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdullah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah connects with a single shot there.
Abdullah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abdullah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Abdullah. #CL2#
Hendrix forces Abdullah back against the cage and clinches.
Abdullah goes for a takedown attempt but Hendrix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hendrix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Abdullah feints and as Hendrix raises his hands in defense, Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendrix seems keen to control Abdullah's posture.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendrix's head.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrix pulls Abdullah in close to prevent any damage.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hendrix as Abdullah shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Hendrix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abdullah lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Abdullah shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. Hendrix sprawls well.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Hendrix moves out of range.
A left and a right from Abdullah both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hendrix clinches up with Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Abdullah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hendrix.
Abdullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abdullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Donk. Abdullah catches Hendrix right on the button with a cross.#T4#
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!
Hendrix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abdullah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense.
Abdullah works over Hendrix's head and body with a nice combination.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Abdullah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendrix's half guard.#ES2#
Hendrix kicks Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hendrix. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
A jab from Abdullah does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdullah works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.
Abdullah shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Abdullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendrix as he avoids it easily.
Rahkim Abdullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hendrix walks into a straight right hand from Abdullah.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah throws a hook to the side of Hendrix's head but Hendrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Abdullah misses.
Hendrix lands with an overhand left.
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendrix but Hendrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hendrix clinches up against the cage.
Hendrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdullah.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix stalling the fight. #T2#
Hendrix avoiding damage.
Abdullah taking a breather.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hendrix closes the distance and pushes Abdullah back into the cage.#BC2#
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix slips a jab and a cross from Abdullah. #CL2#
Hendrix drives through and clinches with Abdullah against the cage.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Hendrix manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendrix wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Abdullah trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix is looking to control Abdullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendrix avoid being mounted?
Hendrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
Abdullah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendrix defending well though.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendrix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Hendrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendrix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is defending well.
Hendrix taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Hendrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Abdullah shoots in and bounces Hendrix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hendrix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hendrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdullah.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendrix controlling the position for now.
Abdullah is thwarting Hendrix's attempts to control the position.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Hendrix dodges it nicely.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Abdullah wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah throws a series of strikes that have Hendrix backpedaling.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdullah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Abdullah breaks the clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendrix.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Abdullah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akira Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah working the ground and pound but Hendrix is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Abdullah.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Abdullah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hendrix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.
Abdullah wants to control for a moment but Hendrix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Abdullah seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendrix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abdullah.
Abdullah is working Hendrix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdullah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath Rahkim Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah blocks a jab.
Bosh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bosh enables Abdullah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bosh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bosh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
Bosh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bosh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdullah lands a big shot there that rocks Bosh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bosh wants to control but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abdullah is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abdullah tries to control but Bosh wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosh is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Abdullah with shots to the head and body - Bosh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bosh tries to hold on but Abdullah pushes him away.
Abdullah landing strikes from the mount and Bosh is in trouble!
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bosh is in a horrible position here. Abdullah smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Abdullah cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Abdullah wants to control the pace but Bosh is squirming around nicely.
Abdullah content just to control the position here.
Abdullah tries to control but Bosh wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Bosh is rocked!
Abdullah postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bosh in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bosh to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath Rahkim Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Abdullah lands a right hook to the body.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Abdullah scores with a hook.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidd cracks Abdullah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullah moves away.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Abdullah.
As Abdullah backs off Kidd throws a huge counter combo but Abdullah manages to avoid it all.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdullah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kidd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdullah lands a nice hook to Kidd's body. Kidd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Abdullah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah cracks Kidd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdullah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah dodges the punch combination from Kidd.
Abdullah is looking to wear down Kidd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Abdullah works over Kidd's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range.
Abdullah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdullah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdullah.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Abdullah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Kidd misses.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abdullah circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdullah throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullah throws a series of punches but Kidd moves out of range.
Abdullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdullah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.#TD#
Abdullah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Kidd sneaks out the side door and pushes Abdullah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Abdullah cracks a nice hook into Kidd's ribs.
Kidd misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Kidd's guard.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdullah postures up. #T3#
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidd is retaining full guard.
Abdullah advances position into side control!#SUB#
Abdullah has hold of Kidd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kidd seems comfortable defending it but Abdullah has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kidd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kidd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Abdullah couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath Rahkim Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Abdullah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tupper quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Tupper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tupper won't allow Abdullah to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Abdullah.
Tupper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Tupper pushes Abdullah off looking to stand but Abdullah dives back in and keeps control. #T1##ES#
Tupper has one foot on Abdullah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Abdullah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper to the ground. Abdullah is now in Tupper's guard.
Abdullah cracks Tupper with a solid left hand.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him.
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.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Abdullah looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper misses with the combination. #CL#
Tupper closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Abdullah gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper is trying to stand up here but Abdullah is controlling him well. #ES#
Tupper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tupper throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tupper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tupper walks into a left hand.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupper tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupper to the ground. Tupper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah misses with a body shot.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper defends it nicely.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tupper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abdullah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Tupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdullah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Tupper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Tupper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Abdullah. Beautiful body shot.
Tupper tries to clinch but Abdullah moves out of range. #CL#
Abdullah gets tackled into the cage by Tupper. Tupper maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tupper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tupper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abdullah's brow.
Tupper trying to land knees to the body.
Abdullah looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tupper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abdullah manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Tupper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abdullah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Tupper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdullah, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tupper clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Abdullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Abdullah gets a takedown into half guard.
Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Abdullah trying to mount his opponent but Tupper defends it.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Tupper has one foot on Abdullah's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper enables Abdullah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdullah throws a strike but Tupper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Tupper tries to stand but Abdullah is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Abdullah is working an open guard so Tupper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Tupper wants to clinch but Abdullah slips to the side#TD2#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Tupper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdullah.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.#T3#
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Tupper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tupper scores with a knee to the head.
Tupper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tupper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Tupper as Abdullah shoots in.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
We've been informed that Abdullah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Tupper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupper rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Abdullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Tupper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Abdullah is avoiding it.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdullah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper defends well and Abdullah ends up having to push Tupper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses.
Tupper staying out of range there.
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!
Tupper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abdullah back to the cage. Tupper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tupper scores with a head kick. Abdullah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper 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!
#R3#
Tupper fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Tupper tries to clinch up but Abdullah circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Tupper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupper misses with a head kick. #CL#
Tupper drives through and clinches with Abdullah against the cage. #BC2#
Abdullah breaks from the clinch.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper misses with a body kick.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Tupper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupper continues to drive forward.
Bobby Tupper is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupper throws a chopping leg kick but Abdullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobby Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Abdullah is avoiding it.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Tupper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Tupper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdullah. Abdullah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdullah.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Abdullah avoids nicely.
Abdullah throws an off balance right hand
and Tupper counters with a left and a right that stings Abdullah. #TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Abdullah prevents Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupper drops his hands momentarily and Abdullah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tupper rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abdullah managing to block the knees to the body from Tupper. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Tupper circles away easily
and Tupper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.#CL#
Tupper takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tupper throws a right hand that Abdullah ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdullah also avoids with ease.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Tupper tries to bum rush Abdullah with a series of wild strikes but Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper looks for the body kick but Abdullah saw that one coming.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Tupper, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Tupper against the cage but Tupper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahkim Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupper was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!

Event: DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdullah lands a jab to Jae Sung's midsection.
Abdullah takes a swing at Jae Sung's ribcage but misses.
Jae Sung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abdullah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jae Sung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jae Sung's head.
Abdullah controlling from the top position.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jae Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jae Sung is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Abdullah rolls with it to try and escape but Jae Sung cranks on the arm and Abdullah is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Park Jae Sung!
Park Jae Sung spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Couture misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.
Abdullah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture throws a hook but Abdullah avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdullah, as that shot connected.
Abdullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Abdullah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Abdullah is controlling him
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Couture has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Couture kicks Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Abdullah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdullah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture walks into a stiff left hand from Abdullah.
Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Couture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdullah's head backwards.#T1#
Couture throws the left hand but Abdullah avoids the punch easily.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Abdullah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdullah is in close to Couture's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abdullah stops Couture from standing up.
Abdullah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abdullah sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Abdullah cracks Couture with a solid left hand.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Couture manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah. #T2##BC#
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and bounces Couture off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Abdullah is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Couture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abdullah lands strikes from half guard.
Couture is trying to escape back to his feet but Abdullah uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Couture to see if he's OK.#T3#
Abdullah working the ground and pound.
Couture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Couture might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couture takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Couture takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Abdullah drags him back down.#SUB2#
Abdullah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Abdullah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Couture is looking to get back to his feet here but Abdullah is keeping cool and he's managed to take Couture's back.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdullah controlling the positon.
Abdullah scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Couture is looking for a way out.
Abdullah scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Abdullah is working the ground and pound. Can Couture escape?
Abdullah lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Couture.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but Abdullah has full control of the position and if anything, Couture has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Couture is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Abdullah. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Abdullah scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdullah has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Couture's body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abdullah. #ROC2#
Couture is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abdullah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abdullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Couture. That snapped Abdullah's head back. #TD2#
Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Couture was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to Couture's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Couture manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Abdullah lands an overhand right.
Abdullah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Abdullah moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Abdullah there.#TD2#
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abdullah controlling from the top position.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Abdullah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdullah's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Abdullah trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Abdullah working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdullah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abdullah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Couture is looking to escape.
Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Couture is looking to get back to is feet but Abdullah passes into side control.
Abdullah working the head with strikes. #T3#
Abdullah cracks Couture with a big elbow.
Abdullah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Couture some visible discomfort.
Abdullah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abdullah cracks Couture with a big right hand but Couture just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Couture is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abdullah is controlling him well.
Abdullah is working Couture over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
Couture is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Couture is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Abdullah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Couture is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abdullah connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Abdullah! That's hurt Couture! Will he recover? Abdullah fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahkim Abdullah!
A very excited looking Rahkim Abdullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#5 Tattum vs Hunter
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itsyersel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
Itsyersel moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Itsyersel moves out of range as Abdullah strikes.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Itsyersel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itsyersel pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
Abdullah swings for the body but Itsyersel moves out of range.
Itsyersel walks into a straight right hand from Abdullah.
Abdullah goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abdullah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itsyersel. Itsyersel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdullah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Itsyersel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah is in close to Itsyersel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Itsyersel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Itsyersel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Itsyersel is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Itsyersel kicks Abdullah off and gets to his feet.
Abdullah lands with a good body shot.
Itsyersel punishes Abdullah's body with a nice straight punch.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a straight right.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##CL2#
Itsyersel moves into the clinch successfully.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah. #BC#
Abdullah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Itsyersel blocks a jab.
Itsyersel moves forwards but Abdullah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Abdullah back into the cage.
Abdullah tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsyersel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Abdullah.
Abdullah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Itsyersel tries a body shot but Abdullah blocks it.
Abdullah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdullah or not.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel can't find room to land a body shot as Abdullah controls the action.
Abdullah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Itsyersel is defending well.#T3#
Abdullah can't break the clinch.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdullah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsyersel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itsyersel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands a left hand.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah prevents a body shot from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a nice shot to the body.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Abdullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Abdullah can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grado Itsyersel 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.
#R2#
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdullah thuds a left hand into Itsyersel's body.
Abdullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah misses the jab.
Jab from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdullah is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Itsyersel fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdullah cracks Itsyersel with a good jab.
Itsyersel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abdullah!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Itsyersel. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt. #TD#
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Abdullah is keen to just control but Itsyersel is a slippery customer.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abdullah 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.
Itsyersel is trying to stand.
Abdullah passes to full mount!
Itsyersel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Abdullah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Abdullah thowing shots but they're missing.
Abdullah controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abdullah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Itsyersel is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Itsyersel bucks Abdullah off and manages to get back to his feet!
Abdullah tries to bum rush Itsyersel with a series of wild strikes but Itsyersel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdullah sets himself, and Itsyersel steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdullah avoids it this time.
Grado Itsyersel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah misses with a wild combination.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itsyersel.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Itsyersel, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Itsyersel against the cage but Itsyersel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdullah is defended easily by Itsyersel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itsyersel pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Abdullah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdullah is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Abdullah lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel wants to stand up but Abdullah is controlling him.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Itsyersel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Itsyersel is just out of range.
Itsyersel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdullah misses with a looping right.
Itsyersel moves in looking to clinch but Abdullah pushes him off.
Itsyersel tried to score with a low kick but Abdullah checks it.#TD#
Abdullah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Itsyersel's guard.
Itsyersel is looking to stand up but Abdullah isn't so interested in that idea.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Itsyersel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Itsyersel throws a lazy right hand but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Itsyersel tries to sprawl but Abdullah drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Itsyersel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Abdullah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah can't find room to land a body shot as Itsyersel controls the action.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Itsyersel.
Abdullah is looking for a takedown.
Abdullah wants to break free but Itsyersel has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Abdullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdullahs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel is working Abdullah over against the cage.#BC#
Abdullah manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Itsyersel misses. #CL2#
Abdullah gets tackled into the cage by Itsyersel. Itsyersel maintains the clinch.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Itsyersel tries to work over Abdullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullah.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsyersel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Abdullah tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Abdullah tries to stall but Itsyersel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdullah's elbow.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdullah.
Abdullah is trying to drag Itsyersel to the mat but Itsyersel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Abdullah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itsyersel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abdullah blocks an uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to stall.
Itsyersel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdullah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsyersel prevents it.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grado Itsyersel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Itsyersel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grado Itsyersel!

Event: DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
Abdullah misses with a body shot
and McGuinness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah jabs at McGuinness's body.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Abdullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuinness doesn't seem phased though.
McGuinness takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuinness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Abdullah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuinness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuinness rather than just go for the knockout.
Abdullah fails to land the takedown.
McGuinness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Abdullah misses with a straight left.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuinness's hands.#TD2#
Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuinness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
McGuinness sneaks back into half guard.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuinness is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working over McGuinness with some ground and pound. McGuinness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#T3#
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdullah is controlling the pace.
McGuinness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Abdullah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGuinness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the head.
Abdullah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuinness hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim 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.
#R2#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. McGuinness sprawls well.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Abdullah avoids them all with ease.
Abdullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuinness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuinness swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdullah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuinness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of McGuinness's head. #SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Abdullah is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdullah is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
McGuinness is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdullah has managed to pass to side control instead.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuinness down.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
McGuinness is letting Abdullah control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Abdullah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Abdullah grinds an elbow into McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.
Abdullah working the ground and pound from side control.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuinness takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Abdullah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuinness was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuinness misses with a body shot.
Abdullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Abdullah misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuinness misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdullah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
McGuinness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Abdullah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdullah is nestled in close to McGuinness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah is trying to control. McGuinness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuinness trying to get back to full guard but Abdullah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a big elbow.
Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuinness is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdullah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah dives in and grabs Moreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreira pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out.
Moreira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Moreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abdullah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moreira swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah slips a jab from Moreira.
Abdullah lands a jab to Moreira's midsection.
Abdullah connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreira swivels and escapes.
Moreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moreira defends it nicely.
Moreira flicks out a counter leg kick but Abdullah steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdullah. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Abdullah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreira swivels and escapes.
Abdullah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira lands a nice shot that snaps Abdullah's head back.
Abdullah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Abdullah shoots in and bounces Moreira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abdullah throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
Moreira controlling Abdullah's posture.
Moreira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Moreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abdullah content to stall in guard here.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira controlling Abdullah's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moreira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdullah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreira somewhat.
Moreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdullah tries to sprawl out of it but Moreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdullah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Moreira shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Abdullah scores with a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Moreira wants to sweep here but Abdullah controlling him for the moment.
Moreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah pushes down on Moreira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Moreira's head. #T4#
Abdullah prevents Moreira from improving his position.
Abdullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moreira wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Moreira is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rahkim Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Moreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moreira punishes Abdullah's body with a nice straight punch.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moreira's head.
Moreira working a defensive guard here.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah stays in close to Moreira's body and controls the position.
Moreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses.
Moreira trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moreira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Moreira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
Abdullah landing a few strikes.
Abdullah wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
Moreira is looking to regain half guard here but Abdullah keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Moreira wants to get back to his feet but Abdullah drags him back down.
Moreira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abdullah wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira tries to buck Abdullah off but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah working the ground and pound.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moreira down. #T3#
Abdullah trying to control the position but Moreira is working away.
Abdullah throwing strikes but Moreira manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Moreira working away.
Abdullah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Abdullah trying to control the action but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Abdullah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdullah wants to take a breather but Moreira is having none of it.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Moreira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 trying to control from half guard but Moreira is working away.
Ground and pound from Abdullah. #T4#
Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abdullah uses his free foot to push down on Moreira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moreira.
Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abdullah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah raining down shots from the mount!
Moreira is squirming around, avoiding Abdullah's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Moreira throws a hook to the side of Abdullah's head but Abdullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Abdullah gets the takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Moreira is right now.
Moreira tries to bench press Abdullah off him but Abdullah keeps the position.
Abdullah lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Moreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah working the ground and pound but Moreira is defending the strikes.
Moreira tries to bench press Abdullah off him but Abdullah keeps the position.
Abdullah wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
Abdullah lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Abdullah working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Abdullah stalls from top position.
Abdullah wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreira can do to turn this around?
Moreira struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Abdullah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abdullah throws a strike aimed at the side of Moreira's head but Moreira avoids it well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moreira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daniel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Moreira wants to control but Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah has control of an arm but Moreira manages to advance to Abdullah's back!
Moreira punches the canvas rather than the man.
Moreira keeps control of the position as Abdullah tries to break free.
Abdullah looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Moreira is looking for the choke from the back position but Abdullah is controlling his hands well.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdullah breaks Moreira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Moreira wants to control but Abdullah passes easily into half guard.
Moreira trying to control here.
Abdullah controlling the action here.#T4#
Abdullah working over Moreira with some ground and pound. Moreira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moreira has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah working over Moreira with some ground and pound. Moreira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah prevents Moreira from improving his position.
Moreira punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdullah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Lange walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Artie Lange has been cut.
A jab lands there for Abdullah.
Abdullah lands a jab to the nose.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah misses with the combination.
Lange throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdullah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdullah cracks Lange with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lange falls to his knees and Abdullah doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahkim Abdullah!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
Azhiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Abdullah, looking for a takedown. Azhiev pushes Abdullah against the cage but Abdullah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azhiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullah tries to avoid it but Azhiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullah to the ground. Abdullah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azhiev sprawls and moves away.
Rahkim Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdullah swivels and escapes.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Azhiev is quick to defend against it.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdullah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azhiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdullah is fending him off so far but Azhiev persists. Nope, Abdullah circles away and we're back to standing.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abdullah's waist but Abdullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that.
Azhiev tries to bench press Abdullah off him but Abdullah keeps the position. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and beckons Azhiev to his feet.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Abdullah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azhiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Azhiev is quick to defend against it.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown. Azhiev fights it but they end up in guard.
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.#T1##SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azhiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullah tries to avoid it but Azhiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullah to the ground. Abdullah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azhiev shoots in for a double leg but Abdullah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azhiev looks winded!
Azhiev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Azhiev to get to his feet.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abdullah defends it nicely.
Abdullah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Abdullah has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Abdullah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azhiev.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Azhiev is working an open guard so Abdullah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azhiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azhiev sprawls and moves away.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah decides to stand up.
Azhiev shoots in and drives through. Abdullah sprawls well.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3##SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet - Azhiev follows without any prompting.
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that.
Azhiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Abdullah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azhiev's guard.#SU#
Abdullah stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abdullah's waist but Abdullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Azhiev is quick to defend against it.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Abdullah decides to stand back up. Abdullah steps back and let's Azhiev get back to his feet.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #SU#
Abdullah stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azhiev fails with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azhiev's guard.#T4##SU#
Abdullah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdullah tries to sprawl out of it but Azhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdullah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #SU#
Abdullah stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azhiev!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Abdullah stands up and beckons Azhiev to his feet.
Azhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown. Azhiev fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Abdullah, looking for a takedown. Azhiev pushes Abdullah against the cage but Abdullah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azhiev sprawls and moves away.
Rahkim Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that.
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!#SU#
Abdullah stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that. #SU#
Abdullah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.#SU#
Abdullah stands up from Azhiev's guard - Abdullah perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Azhiev fails with the takedown#TD#
so Abdullah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Azhiev is working an open guard so Abdullah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azhiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdullah tries to avoid it but Azhiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdullah to the ground. Abdullah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah attempts a counter takedown but Azhiev avoids it well and moves away.
Azhiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abdullah defends well and Azhiev ends up having to push Abdullah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown but Abdullah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azhiev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Abdullah. No joy for Azhiev on that attempt.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Abdullah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #T2##SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Azhiev is working an open guard so Abdullah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Abdullah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Abdullah stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from Azhiev's guard - Abdullah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from Azhiev's guard - Abdullah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3##SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet - Azhiev follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Abdullah. No joy for Azhiev on that attempt.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Azhiev is working an open guard so Abdullah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azhiev shoots in for a double leg but Abdullah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Abdullah shows good takedown defense.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Azhiev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control.
Azhiev looks to move to half guard but instead Abdullah has passed into mount! Damn!#SU#
Abdullah stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdullah but Abdullah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abdullah feinted with a counter takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from half guard.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Abdullah stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
Azhiev has a takedown stuffed.
Azhiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdullah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahkim Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Rahkim Abdullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azhiev.
Azhiev with a poor takedown #TD#
so Abdullah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Abdullah stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Azhiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azhiev misses with a takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a single leg into guard. Azhiev didn't expect that. #T1##SU#
Abdullah stands up from Azhiev's guard - Abdullah perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abdullah stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah decides to stand and escape the position.
Azhiev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and beckons Azhiev to his feet.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
so Abdullah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Abdullah gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azhiev! #T2##SU#
Abdullah stands up and beckons Azhiev to his feet.
Azhiev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah decides to return to a standing position.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
and Abdullah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azhiev's guard.#SU#
Abdullah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdullah as he jumps to the side.
Abdullah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azhiev has a takedown stuffed.
Abdullah attempts a counter takedown but Azhiev avoids it well and moves away.
Anzhor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdullah tries to counter with a takedown but Azhiev is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdullah as he jumps to the side.
Abdullah attempts a counter takedown but Azhiev avoids it well and moves away.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azhiev won't be happy with that. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and beckons Azhiev to his feet.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Abdullah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azhiev fails with the takedown#TD#
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Abdullah decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdullah sprawls well. Abdullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Abdullah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown attempt by Azhiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Abdullah, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azhiev.
Abdullah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azhiev sprawls and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhiev throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abdullah. #SU#
Abdullah stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Abdullah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
The defeated Anzhor Azhiev had this to say: 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Azhiev has his takedown stuffed
and Abdullah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Azhiev avoids nicely.
Azhiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdullah sprawls well. Abdullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdullah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Azhiev with that takedown attempt.
Rahkim Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Abdullah misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Abdullah clinches up with Azhiev and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Abdullah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Azhiev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Abdullah is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azhiev is looking to reverse the position.
Azhiev is trying to escape the position but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Abdullah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdullah 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.
Azhiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Abdullah.
Abdullah scoring with punches from side control.
Abdullah working the ground and pound.
Abdullah controlling the position.
Azhiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azhiev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Abdullah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Azhiev is trying to work for a sweep but Abdullah has mounted him!
Abdullah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Azhiev is working to get back to half guard.
Abdullah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azhiev can't escape the position.
Azhiev keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdullah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abdullah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Abdullah controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Abdullah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Azhiev hang on?
Abdullah controlling his opponent. #T4#
Abdullah continues to hold on tight.
Abdullah dominating with strikes here.
Azhiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abdullah landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdullah controlling from mount.
Abdullah landing shots from mount.
Abdullah content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdullah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Abdullah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abdullah controlling from the full mount.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azhiev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abdullah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Azhiev is looking to improve his position but Abdullah isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdullah controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Abdullah.
Azhiev can't escape the position.
Abdullah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Abdullah dominating with strikes here.
Abdullah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abdullah content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah lands a big elbow.
Abdullah prevents Azhiev from getting the reversal.
Azhiev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Abdullah trying to control the pace.
Azhiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abdullah working Azhiev over with strikes. #SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Azhiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdullah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abdullah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abdullah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdullah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azhiev fails with the takedown
and Abdullah counters with a left to the body.
Azhiev tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily
and Abdullah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Abdullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azhiev doesn't seem phased though.
Azhiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abdullah avoids it really well and circles away.
Rahkim Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azhiev dives in and grabs Abdullah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes down on Azhiev's head and hops out.
Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Azhiev tries to keep at a distance but Abdullah has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abdullah. #TD#
Abdullah has Azhiev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Abdullah pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Azhiev tumbling to the mat - Abdullah dives into Azhiev's guard.#T1#
Abdullah passes Azhiev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdullah is nestled in close to Azhiev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abdullah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azhiev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah prevents Azhiev from improving his position.
Abdullah working the head and body with strikes.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azhiev taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Azhiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Azhiev's hands, connecting with Azhiev's forehead.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Azhiev's hands, connecting with Azhiev's forehead.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
Abdullah working Azhiev over with strikes.
Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azhiev is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anzhor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Azhiev is in trouble now - Abdullah has advanced to mount!
Abdullah controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Abdullah.
Rahkim Abdullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdullah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abdullah with good strikes from the mount here!
Azhiev is looking to get to half guard.
Abdullah controlling from mount. #T4#
Abdullah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azhiev for as long as he can get away with.
Azhiev is bucking up trying to escape but Abdullah cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azhiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abdullah landing strikes, looking to finish!
Abdullah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abdullah breaks from Azhiev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdullah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azhiev working to try and regain half guard.

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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
Rahkim Abdullah got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

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