Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Combate 1: Retorna
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Abai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trotter swivels and escapes.
Abai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trotter defends it nicely.
Abai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abai.
Abai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Abai misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Trotter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Trotter can't do much from the bottom here.
Trotter is trying to get back to half guard.
Abai is chipping away with strikes.
Trotter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Trotter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trotter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Abai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trotter dodges the ground and pound from Abai.
Abai looks up at the clock and then as Trotter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Trotter is rocked!
Abai lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Trotter! Abai senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Trotter out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Paulman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Abai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paulman on his heels. He'll look to pass Paulman's guard now, I'm sure.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman controlling the position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abai is one step ahead there.
Abai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abai distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abai scoring with some ground and pound.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has his hands on Abai's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai landing some decent shots from guard.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow. #T1#
Paulman pulls Abai in close to his closed guard and prevents Abai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Paulman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paulman seems keen to control Abai's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Paulman stops Abai from standing up.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Abai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abai is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulman misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Abai successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Abai kicks Paulman off and gets to his feet.
Abai fails to land the takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.#TD2#
Abai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulman to the ground. Abai is now in Paulman's guard.
Paulman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paulman is pulling down on Abai's head. It's preventing any offense from Abai, at least for the moment.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely. #T3#
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Abai controlling him for the moment.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Abai tries to pass.
Paulman 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.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to control the position. #T4#
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai preventing the sweep.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Abai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman has control of Abai's left arm, preventing Abai from doing any damage.
Abai preventing the sweep.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Abai keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman'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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abai.
Abai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulman as he avoids it easily.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Abai circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up.
Abai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paulman with a body shot.#TD2#
Abai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paulman is trying to defend but Abai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abai lands with a punch from half guard.
Abai slips a nice elbow through Paulman's hands, connecting with Paulman's forehead.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is pulling down on Abai's head to control his posture.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow.
Paulman trying to control the position. #T1#
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai is in close to Paulman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai working some strikes from top position.
Abai works over Paulman with some ground and pound from guard.
Abai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Paulman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abai landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Abai won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up. #T3#
Abai connects with a couple of short punches.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulman has wrist control.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abai darts in looking for a takedown but Paulman gets double underhooks and turns Abai into the cage.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Abai circles away.
Paulman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abai shoots in for a takedown but Paulman shows good takedown defense.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abai is breathing heavily.
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Abai pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulman tries to clinch up.#T4##TD2#
Abai drives through with a takedown into Paulman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ibrahim Abai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abai is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai is working Paulman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman trying to control but Abai is working from the bottom.
Paulman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abai is looking to stand up but Paulman isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Abai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paulman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Paulman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abai swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Russell Paulman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Abai circles away.
Abai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Abai.#TD2#
Abai pulls Paulman into guard.
Abai being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Abai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abai wants to stand and escape but Paulman is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Abai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abai goes for a double leg but Paulman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulman continues to drive forward.
Abai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Abai is avoiding it.
Paulman scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Abai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Abai scoring with punches and elbows.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paulman is controlling Abai's trapped leg to prevent Abai from advancing to side control.#T2#
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulman pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Abai scoring with some ground and pound.
Abai is in close to Paulman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Abai fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Abai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paulman uses from the top position.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Russell Paulman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Abai keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Paulman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paulman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman stuffs the takedown.
Ibrahim Abai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Paulman darts in and clinches Abai up against the cage.
Paulman landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Abai.
I've got Abai 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Abai!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Abai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Abai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Epicity taking some punishment here, with Abai in his half guard.
Abai lands strikes from half guard.
Abai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epicity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abai throws a strike but Epicity avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing that Abai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Epicity trying to control the position.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Epicity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai postures up.
Epicity seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Abai throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abai's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB##ES#
Abai has his feet on Epicity's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Abai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epicity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Epicity's head.
Nice strikes from Abai there.
Abai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Epicity regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abai.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Epicity has wrist control.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicity controlling Abai's posture.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Abai distracts Epicity with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Epicity pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Abai distracts Epicity with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Abai lands a couple of digs.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai chips away with some ground and pound.
Epicity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Epicity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Epicity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epicity's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Epicity is fending him off so far but Abai persists. Nope, Epicity circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Abai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Epicity was covering up waiting for the punch and Abai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Epicity blocks nicely.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abai throws a strike but Epicity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Epicity prevents Abai from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Abai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Abai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abai backwards.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Abai. #T1#
Abai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Abai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity tries a body shot but Abai blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abai lands with a left to the head.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abai gets through Epicity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Abai.
Abai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epicity is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abai swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Epicity's brow.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Abai avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Abai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai lands a right hand.
Ibrahim Abai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai scores with a shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Abai swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abai throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Abai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Abai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abai's elbow.
Abai throws a head punch that misses.
Abai blocks a body shot from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Abai avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Abai pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Epicity is rocked!
Abai trying to land knees to the body.
Epicity is still on wobbly legs! Can Abai finish him?
Abai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Abai scores with a shoulder strike.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai blocking some punches.
Epicity seems to have recovered his senses.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
A shot in the inside from Abai.
Abai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abai trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Epicity's defenses.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abai.
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
Abai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Epicity takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Abai.
Abai lands an uppercut.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity avoiding damage as Abai throws knees to the body.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Epicity with a big uppercut! Epicity tries to clinch up but Abai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Epicity to the mat! Epicity covers up and Abai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Abai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia 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#
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Abai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai tries to kick Garcia off in order to stand up. Garcia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abai's coaches at Russian Bears Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Garcia takes a little break here. Abai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia controlling from side mount.
Abai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garcia connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.
Abai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
Garcia controls the position.#ES#
Abai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Abai shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia pulls Abai in to control the position.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Abai cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Abai working some strikes from top position.
Abai distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai postures up.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Abai postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Abai. #BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Abai shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abai defends it well.
Abai tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Abai moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abai backs up against the cage. #TD#
Abai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Abai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Abai's head.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Abai dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Abai's head and hops out.
Abai wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Abai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Garcia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abai on his heels. He'll look to pass Abai's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Abai pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abai misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Abai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Abai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garcia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch. #TD#
Abai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Garcia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Ibrahim Abai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abai!
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Garcia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcia prevents Abai from escaping the position.
Garcia controls the position.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount.
Abai is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abai is looking to escape. #SU2#
Garcia stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abai's half guard.#ES#
Abai kicks off Garcia and gets to his feet.
Abai tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Abai walks into a jab.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Abai shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.#ES2#
Garcia uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Abai moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia tries to break free but Abai pushes him back against the cage.
Abai has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Abai keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia works over Abai's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Abai is rocked!
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!
Garcia scores with the left hand. Abai knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Abai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Garcia! Abai is backing up but he can't get away as Garcia lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Abai and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergio Garcia!
A victorious Sergio Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
Abai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten with a hook.
Abai moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Abai with a poor takedown
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Abai ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snorten is looking to counter punch.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten thuds a left hand into Abai's body.
Snorten cracks Abai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BOOM! Snorten lands a beautiful left hook that drops Abai. Abai tries to recover but Snorten is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Abai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rip Snorten thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Abai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and The Kid counters with a nice right hand that sends Abai toppling to the canvas! Abai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Kid finish him?!#ROC#
Abai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ibrahim Abai has been cut.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abai looks winded!
Abai wants to clinch.
The Kid tried to counter with a leg kick but Abai avoided it.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Kid lands a right hand from hell, dropping Abai. The Kid pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
A very excited looking Bill The Kid 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: HFC 117:Curran vs Spike
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Abai looks for a takedown but Hussain sprawls well.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hussain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussain stuffs the takedown.
Hussain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Hussain slams his shin into Abai's torso.
Abai dodges the punch combination from Hussain.
No joy there for Hussain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abai shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abai drives through with a takedown into Hussain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abai looks winded!
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hussain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hussain continues to stall.#T1#
Hussain wants to sweep here but Abai controlling him for the moment.
Hussain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Hussain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Abai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussain is looking to control Abai's arms but Abai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussain has his back to the cage. #T2#
Abai pushes off an throws an elbow but Hussain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hussain tries to break free but Abai pushes him back against the cage.
Abai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussain.
Hussain prevents a body shot from Abai. #BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hussain to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abai fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Hussain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abai.
Hussain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abai tries to clinch up.
Hussain is looking for a counter combo.
Abai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him. #T3#
Abai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hussain is looking to slow Abai down with leg kicks.
Abai dives in for a single leg takedown but Hussain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain stuffs the takedown attempt from Abai. Abai gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Abai has closed the distance and engaged Hussain in a clinch.
Abai has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Abai fails to land.
Abai tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Hussain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abai is keeping the position for now.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving. #T4#
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hussain is controlling him.
Hussain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hussain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abai keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Abai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hussain has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action. #TD#
Hussain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abai is trying to keep an underhook but Hussain manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
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#
Abai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussain as he jumps to the side.
Abai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussain swivels and escapes.
Abai fails with the takedown.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain counters with a straight right hand.
Hussain lands a high kick! #CL2#
Abai darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
Abai is leaning against Hussain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussain blocks a body shot from Abai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussain blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abai. #T1#
Abai throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Hussain has clasped his hands together around Abai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussain is chipping away with strikes.
Hussain happy to just control the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hussain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hussain trying to control the position but Abai is working away.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
Hussain staying calm.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abai keeps working.
Abai tries to escape but Hussain is in control.
Hussain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hussain lands an elbow.
Hussain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abai is trying to buck Hussain off.
Hussain lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Hussain trying to control the action but Abai is working from the bottom.
Hussain happy to just control the position for now.
Abai is trying to buck Hussain off.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abai down. #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.#SU#
Hussain decides to stand back up.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Nice body punch from Hussain.
Hussain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussain throws a good cross that connects.
Abai tries for a takedown but Hussain circles away easily
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abai is breathing heavily.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emre Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Abai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hussain as Abai shoots in.
Hussain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abai takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Abai is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hussain fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Abai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Abai looks to clinch but Hussain throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Abai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain took some time post fight to say the following; 'you dont say NUTHIN''.

Event: UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Abai.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Sanchez has been cut.
Abai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abai.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Abai throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abai.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Abai tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abai throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a straight that turns Abai's legs to rubber! Sanchez pushes forward with more strikes and Abai goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Rick Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Abai throws a body kick that misses.
Abai throws out a leg kick but Frazier moves out of range and Abai only half commits.
Frazier tries to counter by clinching up but Abai breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Frazier.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abai has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier taking a breather.
Frazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fraziers head.
Abai scores with a shot to the side of Frazier's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Frazier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abai backwards. #T1#
Abai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frazier.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick from Abai.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Abai is avoiding it.
Abai misses with a body kick.
Abai scores with a push kick.
Frazier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Abai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abai lands with a nice body kick.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Abai circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Frazier forces Abai back against the cage and clinches.
Abai scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Abai tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Abai throws a head punch that misses.
Abai blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Abai.
Frazier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frazier's brow.
Abai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Abai.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abai pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abai pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Frazier.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abai avoids the elbow strike from Frazier, against the cage.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
Frazier misses with a knee to the head.
Abai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frazier lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Abai lands a damaging elbow.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abai tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abai lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier struggles to land a body shot inside as Abai controls his hands.
Abai blocks a body shot from Frazier.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Frazier wants a takedown but no success here.
Frazier misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier prevents a body shot from Abai.
Frazier is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frazier takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Frazier lands a nice elbow.
Abai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Frazier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abai has Frazier pressed against the cage. He pushes Frazier back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Abai throws a beautiful elbow that sends Frazier crashing to the floor! Abai piles on the pressure with more strikes! Frazier is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abai throws a combination that misses
and Abai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Abai.
Abai throws a lazy head kick
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Abai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Abai throws a body kick that misses
and Fist counters with a big right hand! Oh Abai is in trouble here! Fist follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Fist!
Second Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Marvin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marvin is looking to counter the offense by Abai and move into the clinch.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Marvin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marvin stops Abai from standing up.
Marvin trying to control but Abai is working from the bottom.
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Marvin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai is looking to stand up but Marvin isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marvin wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marvin moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Abai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Abai is predictable there #TD#
and Marvin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Marvin is working for a kimura but Abai is defending it quite comfortably.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
Marvin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
Abai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Marvin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Marvin'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.
Abai is trying to stand back up but Marvin is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marvin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abai thumps Marvin with a low kick.
Abai misses with the body kick#TD#
and Marvin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marvin wants to pass the guard but Abai is keeping the position.
Marvin is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Marvin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marvin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marvin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marvin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Abai wants to stand but Marvin is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marvin wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abai throws a leg kick but Marvin checks it.
Marvin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Marvin.
Marvin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abai throws a head kick that misses
and Marvin counters with an inside leg kick.
Abai looks winded!
No joy there for Abai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marvin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abai sprawls and moves away.
Abai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marvin's sensitive parts.
Marvin scores with a leg kick.
Abai is looking to slow Marvin down with leg kicks.
Abai looks to land a body kick but Marvin moved away.
Abai lands a head kick. Marvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4##KD#
A head kick lands from Marvin that sends Abai to the canvas. Abai tries to scramble back to his feet but Marvin brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Abai is rocked!
Abai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marvin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Abai is still in real trouble! Can Marvin finish him?#SUB#
Marvin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Abai is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Marvin yanks on the arm and Abai is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Marvin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David C. Marvin!
During a confident post fight interview, David C. Marvin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Abai moves into the clinch.
Strunz misses with a body punch. #TD#
Abai manages to pull guard. #ES#
Abai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Strunz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abai prevents a body shot from Strunz.
Abai tries to pull guard but Strunz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Abai controls his hands.
A short right from Strunz on the inside.
Abai blocking some punches.
Abai tries to pull guard but Strunz won't allow it.
Strunz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Abai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abai is trying to pull guard but Strunz has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Abai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Strunz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz trying to get back to his feet but Abai is in full control for now.
Strunz avoids the strikes from Abai.
Abai somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Abai misses with punches from the back.
Strunz wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Abai struggling to land strikes to the head as Strunz covers up.
Abai scores with punches from the back.
Abai scores with punches to the body.
Abai is landing with strikes. Strunz can't take much more of this.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strunz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Strunz covering up well under a series of strikes from Abai.
Abai misses with a punch to the head.
Strunz covering up well under a series of strikes from Abai.
Strunz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strunz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Abai.
Abai lands a big shot to the side of the head and Strunz goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Abai shoots in and bounces Murphy off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy controls Abai momentarily but Abai frees himself.
Abai stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy looking to control.
Abai postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy looking to control.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy has his hands on Abai's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Abai landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Abai with a nice head shot there.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Abai postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Murphy covers up, he's hurt! Abai keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Abai and the ref steps in to end the fight! Abai can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Kostaja.
Kostaja lands with a shot to the body.
Abai tries to clinch but Kostaja is having none of it.
Kostaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kostaja scores with a nice head shot.
Kostaja cracks Abai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostaja looks to land a right hand but Abai moved out of range.
Kostaja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostaja has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kostaja cracks Abai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Kostaja lands a body shot.
Kostaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abai doesn't seem bothered though.
Abai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostaja throws a shot to the body.
Abai takes one to the side of the head.
Kostaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Abai is rocked!
Kostaja lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Abai falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kostaja dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Kostaja!
Johannes Kostaja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Abai tries to keep at a distance but Udric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Udric misses with a knee to the head.
Abai managing to block the knees to the body from Udric.
Abai tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Udric avoids the elbow strike from Abai, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Udric has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Abai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Udric.
Udric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udric looking to slow down the pace here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abai tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Udric shrugs off.
A short left from Abai.
Abai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abai lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Razbinos Udric has been cut.
Udric swings wildly with an uppercut but Abai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Udric prevents a body shot from Abai.
Udric takes a shot to the head.
Udric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abai's elbow.
Udric misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abai. #T1#
Udric blocks the elbow strike.
Abai avoiding damage as Udric throws knees to the body.
Abai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Udric controls the action.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Abai.
Abai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Udric.
Abai avoids the elbow strike from Udric, against the cage.
Good body shot from Abai.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abai digs a right hand underneath Udric's ribcage. Udric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Udric is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Abai.
Udric is trying to break the clinch but Abai is controlling him.
Abai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Udric dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Udric takes an elbow to the temple.
Abai lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abai's brow.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Abai.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Abai.
Abai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Udric blocks a body shot from Abai.
Udric dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Udric is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abai to keep the fight standing.
Abai missing with knees to the body.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abai missing with knees to the body.
Udric blocks a body shot from Abai.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Razbinos Udric's cut is getting worse.
Abai tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Abai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abai misses with an elbow over the top.
Abai lands an uppercut.#T3#
Udric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai tries a body shot but Udric blocks it.
Abai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Abai - that landed with a thud.
Udric is trying to break the clinch but Abai is controlling him.
Udric can't break the clinch.
Abai is leaning against Udric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Abai.
Abai digs a right hand into Udric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Udric's gas tank.
Abai lands a body punch.
Udric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abai scores with a hook to the body.
Udric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Abai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abai lands an elbow that stopped Udric in his tracks for a moment.
Abai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abai lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai misses with a body punch.
Abai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abai pushes Udric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Udric controls the action.
Udric takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
Abai blocks an elbow strike.
Udric is trying to push Abai away but Abai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abai missing with knees to the body.
Abai tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
Abai lands an elbow that stopped Udric in his tracks for a moment.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Razbinos Udric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Udric has had enough of the clinch but Abai keeps him there for the moment.
Abai lands with a right to the head.
Abai lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abai lands a shot to the body.
Abai lands an elbow just above Udric 's eye.
Abai working Udric over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razbinos Udric'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.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Abai or perhaps it was just good defense by Udric, which made it look bad.
Abai fails with a takedown attempt.
Abai has a takedown stuffed.
Udric appears to be looking for a big counter.
Razbinos Udric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
No luck for Abai with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Udric.
As Udric backs off Abai throws a huge counter combo but Udric manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Abai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Udric's half guard.
Abai working over Udric with some ground and pound. Udric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Abai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Udric is trying to control but can't.
Abai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Udric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abai 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.
Abai working over Udric with some ground and pound. Udric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abai 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abai lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Udric is rocked!
Abai creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Udric is out cold and this one is all over! Abai climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
An out of breath Ibrahim Abai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Razbinos Udric had this to say: 'Eh?? No doping control here?'.

Event: GKNY 96 - Durden vs Kinshaw
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Abai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abai is in Rodriguez 's guard.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Abai works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
Abai working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abai with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Abai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abai distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Abai postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rodriguez 's head off the mat! Rodriguez is out! He's out! Abai jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

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

Event: GKNY 90 - Fist v Defoe 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Strunz thuds his right hand into Abai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Abai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abai tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Abai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strunz's brow.
Abai is leaning against Strunz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Abai.
Abai gets through Strunz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Abai.
Strunz is breathing heavily.
Abai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Abai cracks Strunz with a nice body shot.
Strunz blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Strunz avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strunz.
Abai lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Abai on the inside.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Abai throws an elbow that misses.
Strunz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Abai.
Abai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Abai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strunz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strunz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai missing with knees to the body.
Strunz is looking to break free of the clinch but Abai has double underhooks.
Abai lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Abai - that landed with a thud.
Abai's coach down at UHK, Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice elbow from Abai.
Abai misses with an elbow over the top.
Strunz misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Abai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strunz's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Abai.
Strunz blocks an elbow strike.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
Abai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abai landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strunz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strunz blocks a body shot from Abai.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Strunz shrugs off.
Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abai blocks an uppercut.
Abai is leaning against Strunz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abai lands a damaging elbow.
Strunz takes an elbow to the temple.
Abai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Nice elbow from Abai.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Strunz avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abai.
A short right from Abai on the inside. #T3#
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abai cracks Strunz with a nice body shot.
Strunz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai landing knees to the body.
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Abai.
Abai scores with a hook to the body.
Abai misses with a body punch.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Abai.
Abai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Strunz blocks an elbow strike.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strunz's defenses.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abai.#ROC2#
Strunz is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Abai lands a big elbow that drops Strunz! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Strunz is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
Abai moves into the clinch.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abai.
Abai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abai digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne looks winded!
Abai lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
Abai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a body punch.
Abai lands a damaging elbow.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Wayne shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Wayne is rocked!
Abai pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wayne! Abai unloads with more strikes and Wayne sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Our winner, Ibrahim Abai, 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: GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Abai closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Abai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson is working for takedown but Abai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abai gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
Abai lands a nice knee to the body.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Abai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Andersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?! #T1#
Abai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andersson hold on?!
Abai gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Abai lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abai doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Abai wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Abai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.#T2#
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Abai has his feet on Andersson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson stops Abai from standing up.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Abai is a slippery customer.
Abai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Abai wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Abai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson tests Abai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson stalks Abai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abai's face. Abai staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Andersson manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abai is trying to stand.
Andersson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Abai is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andersson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andersson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibrahim Abai 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#
Abai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Abai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Abai rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Abai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abai stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abai lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Anders Andersson has been cut.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson can't get the takedown. #T1#
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head. #TD#
Abai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andersson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abai to the mat. Abai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Abai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Andersson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Abai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abai lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abai lands an elbow inside.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abai fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Abai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Abai. #T2#
Abai is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abai down to the mat. Abai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Abai has managed to clinch.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Abai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Abai drags the fight down to the ground.
Andersson won't allow Abai to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Abai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson thuds his right hand into Abai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Abai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Andersson tries to keep at a distance but Abai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action. #T3#
Abai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abai.
Andersson avoiding damage as Abai throws knees to the body.
Andersson has Abai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
Abai struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Andersson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Abai has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Nice elbow from Abai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abai.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson tries to stall but Abai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.
Abai lands a body shot.
Abai lands a nice elbow.
Abai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abai lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson is trying to drag Abai to the mat but Abai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Andersson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Abai instigates a clinch.
Abai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Abai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Abai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Andersson is rocked!
Abai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abai lands a strong strike to the head of Andersson. That's dazed him! Abai looking to finish here. Andersson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abai lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Abai!
Ibrahim Abai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GKNY 76 - Sackett v Markovic 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Abai throws a leg kick #TD#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Abai blocks nicely.
Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Abai keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Abai is working from the bottom.
Andersson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Andersson prevents Abai from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Abai closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Abai missing with knees to the body.
Abai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderssons head.
Abai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Abai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abai is trying to buck Andersson off.#T2#
Andersson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Andersson trying to control the action but Abai is working from the bottom.
Andersson prevents Abai from escaping the position.#T3#
Andersson controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Andersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
Abai prevents Andersson from improving position. #SUB#
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andersson tries to move to mount but Abai blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Check out the look on Andersson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Abai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andersson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abai taking a bit of punishment here - Andersson scoring with strikes.
Andersson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abai wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abai, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Abai sneaks out the side door and pushes Andersson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Andersson 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##CL2#
Abai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Abai gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Abai.
Abai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersson has Abai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
Abai throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Andersson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Abai has Andersson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Abai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Andersson tumbling to the mat - Abai dives into Andersson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Andersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abai defends it easily.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
Abai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anders Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abai is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Andersson pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Andersson working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abai is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Abai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Andersson 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.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Abai slips an elbow through the middle.
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai throws an elbow that misses. Andersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abai's guard. Nice move by Andersson!#REVR#
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving.
Abai is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson won't allow Abai to get back to his feet.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Andersson passes into half guard.
Abai pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Abai is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abai is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Abai is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersson trying to control the action but Abai is working from the bottom.
Abai looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andersson scores with a jab.
Anders Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abai stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Abai closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Andersson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Abai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Abai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Abai stops Andersson from passing to mount.
Andersson trying to control the position but Abai is working away.
Andersson looks up at the clock and then as Abai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andersson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abai is trying to buck Andersson off.
Andersson working the ground and pound.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Abai is defending the strikes.
Andersson prevents Abai from escaping the position.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Abai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Andersson tries to advance to mount but Abai denies him.
You can see the frustration on Abai's face as Andersson controls the position.
Andersson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abai defending against the ground and pound.
Abai is trying to buck Andersson off.
Abai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abai trying to remain calm as Andersson controls from the top position.
Abai dodges the ground and pound from Andersson.
Andersson working the ground and pound but Abai is defending the strikes.
Andersson lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#
Abai is rocked!#T3#
Andersson trying to control the position but Abai is working away.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Andersson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andersson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abai pushes Andersson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andersson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Andersson trying to control the position but Abai is working away.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Andersson.
Andersson controls the position.
Abai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andersson is controlling him well.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abai keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abai instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Abai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abai throws an elbow but misses.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Abai throws an elbow but it misses.
Abai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abai misses with an elbow strike.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abai after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson dodges an elbow strike from Abai.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Abai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andersson is working for takedown but Abai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abai pushes off an throws an elbow but Andersson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andersson avoids a wild elbow strike from Abai.

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 Anders Andersson.
I think Andersson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anders Andersson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anders Andersson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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