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Event:
BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abubazi's guard.
Storm trying to control but Abubazi is working from the bottom.
Abubazi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abubazi, not yet.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Abubazi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Storm prevents Abubazi from standing back up.
#T1#
Abubazi is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
Abubazi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away. #SUB2#
Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abubazi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2#
Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Abubazi is defending well.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy. #T5#
Abubazi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abubazi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Storm has gone for a leg lock! Abubazi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Storm's guard.#REVR#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abubazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T6#
Abubazi trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
Storm 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##SUB2#
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm is thwarting Abubazi's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2#
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Abubazi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Storm is looking for a kimura but Abubazi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Storm to get the leverage. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm. #SUB2#
Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abubazi won't allow Storm to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T9##SUB2#
Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Storm trying to work for an americana but Abubazi has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Storm drops back looking for a leg! Abubazi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abubazi manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Abubazi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Abubazi shows good takedown defense.
Abubazi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abubazi's waist but Abubazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Storm looking to score a takedown here. Abubazi is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Abubazi's guard.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Storm is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abubazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abubazi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abubazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abubazi.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Abubazi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Abubazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm pushing down on Abubazi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Abubazi defends it.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy.
Myles Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm is stalling here. Abubazi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Storm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abubazi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Storm is trying to control Abubazi's posture but Abubazi avoids it. #T4#
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abubazi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abubazi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm is trying to control the position but Abubazi postures up. #T5#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abubazi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Storm working for a triangle but Abubazi defends it easily.
Abubazi wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Storm trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abubazi defends it easily.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abubazi is aware though and is defending well.
Abubazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abubazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Abubazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Abubazi tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abubazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kareem Abubazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Storm.#T8#
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.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abubazi but Abubazi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Abubazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Storm is trying to get an arm triangle but Abubazi is defending well.
Myles Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to control but Abubazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Myles Storm wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Abubazi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abubazi moves nicely into side control.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Abubazi happy to just control the position for now.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abubazi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Brown being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Abubazi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Abubazi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet here but Abubazi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brown's back.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abubazi's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Abubazi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abubazi 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.
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Abubazi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abubazi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Abubazi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abubazi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abubazi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abubazi stops Brown from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abubazi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abubazi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Abubazi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abubazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abubazi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Abubazi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Abubazi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abubazi taking a breather here.
Brown is not content to let Abubazi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abubazi 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.
Kareem Abubazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Abubazi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abubazi wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Abubazi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abubazi working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Abubazi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abubazi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abubazi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown trying to remain calm as Abubazi controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Abubazi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to sweep here but Abubazi controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Abubazi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abubazi staying out of range there.
Abubazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Abubazi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Abubazi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Brown gets caught napping as Abubazi dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Abubazi wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Abubazi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abubazi wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T1#
Abubazi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Abubazi from controlling successfully.
Abubazi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Abubazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abubazi darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Abubazi into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abubazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to clinch up but Abubazi keeps it at a distance.
Abubazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Abubazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Brown throws a series of punches but Abubazi moves out of range.
Abubazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Abubazi shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Abubazi shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abubazi looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Antonio Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Abubazi working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Abubazi keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abubazi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Abubazi!
Kareem Abubazi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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