PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 1563 p4p, 1584 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 217 p4p, 220 weight class). McFistface comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tiptoe Through The Tulips kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rahman
vs
McFistface

182 cm
38
184
28 - 25 - 0

170 cm
29
180
14 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from McFistface.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of McFistface's head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but McFistface avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
McFistface blocks a body shot from Rahman.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McFistface ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFistface no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rahman tries to stand but McFistface is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Rahman stands up and waves to McFistface to follow him.

McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
McFistface tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.

Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but McFistface is blocking nicely.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rahman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFistface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman landing knees to the head.

McFistface has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rahman uses from the top position.
Rahman wants to get up but he can't break McFistface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahman controlling McFistface's posture.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahman is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface stopping the sweep attempt from Rahman.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman working McFistface over with knees to the body.
Rahman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.

McFistface gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
McFistface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface is pressing down on Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahman is holding on for now.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface with a nice calf kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
McFistface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman digs a good hook to McFistface's body.

Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
McFistface pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.

McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Rahman to the mat.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahman is one step ahead there.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Rahman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McFistface pushes Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface is breathing heavily.
McFistface misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Rahman.
McFistface misses with a kick to the body.

Rahman clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahman tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Rahman rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFistface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rahman is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFistface misses with a head shot. Rahman uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Rahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McFistface passes Rahman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rahman to regain full guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard.

McFistface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFistface.
McFistface moves into full mount! Rahman won't be happy about that!
McFistface lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rahman hang on?
McFistface unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Rahman pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahman. That's going to slow McFistface down.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps McFistface's head back.
Rahman throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahman swivels and escapes.
McFistface tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahman tries to move into range but McFistface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Rahman clinches.

McFistface is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rahman can't fight it off and eventually McFistface manages to take the fight to the floor. Rahman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFistface distracts Rahman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface passes into half guard.

McFistface seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is looking to pass Rahman's guard but actually Rahman recovers to full guard.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.

McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Rahman in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface seems keen to control Rahman's posture.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Rahman postures up.

Rahman stands and steps away. McFistface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely.
Rahman with a jab.
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McFistface fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.

McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rahman manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFistface.
McFistface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from McFistface.

Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman lands a right hand.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rahman moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abdul Rahman thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).