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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AdmiralGeneral Aladeen (ranked 22864 p4p, 3579 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 400 p4p, 285 weight class). Aladeen comes to the cage accompanied by Gogol Bordello - Wonderlust King. Alawi has chosen The Ruler of Everything as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, AdmiralGeneral Aladeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aladeen throws a hook but Alawi blocks it.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alawi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aladeen is defended easily by Alawi.
Alawi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aladeen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alawi, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi pulls guard.
Alawi controlling the position.
Aladeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aladeen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alawi is pulling down on Aladeen's head. It's preventing any offense from Aladeen, at least for the moment.
Aladeen 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.
Alawi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alawi wants to sweep here but Aladeen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aladeen stays in close to Alawi's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alawi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alawi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aladeen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aladeen tries to lock up and control but Alawi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aladeen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Alawi is looking to work his way around to Aladeen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Alawi is stalling here but it's allowed Aladeen to get half guard.
Alawi controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but Aladeen defending well.
Alawi keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aladeen wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alawi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alawi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alawi lands in his opponent's guard.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aladeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alawi controls the pace.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aladeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aladeen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alawi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alawi ducks under a wild hook from Aladeen.
Aladeen shoots in looking for a takedown. Alawi tries to sprawl out of it but Aladeen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alawi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aladeen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aladeen keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
Aladeen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aladeen is on top in guard.
Aladeen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Aladeen from controlling successfully.
Alawi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alawi working for submissions but it's allowed Aladeen to get to half guard.
Alawi tries to roll over but Aladeen keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi is looking to get back to full guard here but Aladeen has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tahboule Alawi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Aladeen throws an overhand right that lands on Alawi's shoulder, as Alawi tries to avoid the shot.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aladeen misses with a left hand
enabling Alawi to counter with a crisp jab.
Aladeen throws a hook but Alawi blocks it.
Alawi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
AdmiralGeneral Aladeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aladeen throws a shot from downtown. Alawi moves away and avoids it.
Aladeen misses with a left hand
and Alawi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Aladeen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alawi shoots in and drives through. Aladeen sprawls well.
Aladeen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alawi quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen controlling the action here.
Alawi is refusing to be controlled, as Aladeen sits in half guard.
Aladeen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alawi has his hands clasped together around Aladeen's back. He's all about the action.
Aladeen is thwarting Alawi's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aladeen in particular looking to stall.
Alawi has his hands clasped together around Aladeen's back. He's all about the action.
AdmiralGeneral Aladeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aladeen is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alawi is pressing down on Aladeen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aladeen defends it easily.
Aladeen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alawi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aladeen is now in half guard.
Alawi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alawi pulls Aladeen in close to his closed guard and prevents Aladeen from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Alawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aladeen won't allow Alawi to sweep him here.
Aladeen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alawi's guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alawi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tahboule Alawi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Alawi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Aladeen from controlling successfully.
Aladeen is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aladeen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alawi moves out of range as Aladeen strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aladeen throws a poor cross that misses
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aladeen won't be happy with that.
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aladeen keeps working.
Alawi blocks the strikes from Aladeen.
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 AdmiralGeneral Aladeen.
I think Alawi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahboule Alawi!
An out of breath Tahboule Alawi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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