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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abodohl Makadabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with tie me down blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abodohl Makadabi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Makadabi misses with a body shot.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makadabi is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makadabi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makadabi's guard.
Makadabi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Makadabi looks gassed!
Edwards has Makadabi pressed against the cage, preventing Makadabi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Makadabi is controlling him.
Makadabi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Makadabi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a right hand that Makadabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Makadabi also avoids with ease.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makadabi throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makadabi.
Makadabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Makadabi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makadabi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Makadabi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
Makadabi wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Makadabi blocks nicely.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards prevents Makadabi from standing back up.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Makadabi dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makadabi with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makadabi won't be happy with that.
Wade Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abodohl Makadabi.
Makadabi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Makadabi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi misses with a looping right.
Abodohl Makadabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makadabi's guard.
Edwards throws a strike but Makadabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makadabi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Makadabi from controlling successfully.
Makadabi wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi with a nice head shot there.
Makadabi sitting in guard here, content to control.
I looks like Makadabi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Makadabi circles away easily
and Makadabi counters by moving into the clinch.
Makadabi stalls.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makadabi is keeping busy.
Makadabi jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Makadabi around his waist. Makadabi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makadabi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makadabi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makadabi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makadabi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wade Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abodohl Makadabi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards landing knees to the head.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Makadabi looking for a takedown.
Makadabi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwards lands an elbow inside.
Makadabi tries to pull guard but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards connects with a knee to the head.
Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makadabi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makadabi dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makadabi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
Edwards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Edwards prevents Makadabi from escaping the position.
Edwards scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Makadabi dodges the ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Makadabi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makadabi looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makadabi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Makadabi shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wade Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
so Makadabi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi wants to stand and escape but instead Edwards has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Makadabi kicks Edwards off and gets to his feet.
Makadabi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Makadabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makadabi is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makadabi is just content to waste time from the top position. Edwards takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Makadabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abodohl Makadabi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Makadabi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makadabi is looking to clinch.
Makadabi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Makadabi fights it but they end up in guard.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wade Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Makadabi is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
Makadabi is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards stands up over Makadabi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edwards gets caught flat footed, as Makadabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Edwards is looking to stand up but Makadabi isn't so interested in that idea.
Makadabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makadabi looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makadabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards won't allow Makadabi to get back to his feet.
Edwards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makadabi's head.
Edwards stops Makadabi from standing up.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makadabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makadabi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Makadabi is having none of it.
Makadabi stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Makadabi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makadabi controlling from the top position.
Makadabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Makadabi stops Edwards from standing up.
Makadabi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makadabi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abodohl Makadabi.
I think Makadabi 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abodohl Makadabi!
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RATING
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