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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between madden wilborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abodohl Makadabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abodohl Makadabi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, madden wilborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abodohl Makadabi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wilborn gets caught flat footed, as Makadabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makadabi controlling from the top position.
Makadabi wants to pass the guard but wilborn is keeping the position.
Makadabi is looking to work some ground and pound but wilborn has wrist control.
Makadabi is looking to work some ground and pound but wilborn has wrist control.
wilborn is trying to keep Makadabi in close.
Makadabi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
wilborn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wilborn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makadabi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makadabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
wilborn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makadabi is one step ahead there.
Makadabi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. wilborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makadabi stays in close to wilborn's body and controls the position.
wilborn is trying to control the position but Makadabi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. wilborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makadabi trying to stand up but can't free himself from wilborn's guard.
Makadabi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as wilborn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makadabi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
wilborn has hold of Makadabi's hands but Makadabi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi slows the pace down in half guard.
wilborn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makadabi controlling the action here.
Makadabi thows a huge punch but wilborn dodges it nicely.
Makadabi is controlling the pace.
wilborn is breathing heavily.
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 is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, wilborn manages to get to full guard.
wilborn being controlled here, momentarily.
Makadabi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abodohl Makadabi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
wilborn has his takedown stuffed
and Makadabi counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on wilborn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Makadabi stalls from top position.
Makadabi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makadabi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makadabi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Makadabi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Abodohl Makadabi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wilborn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makadabi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makadabi.
Makadabi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Makadabi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Makadabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi controlling from the top position.
Makadabi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
wilborn keeping full guard, as Makadabi tries to pass.
Makadabi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. wilborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makadabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makadabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makadabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makadabi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makadabi landing with the ground and pound.
wilborn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makadabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Makadabi wants to stand but wilborn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
wilborn being controlled here, momentarily.
wilborn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makadabi.
Makadabi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
wilborn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
wilborn being controlled here, momentarily.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Makadabi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makadabi controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Abodohl Makadabi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wilborn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makadabi counters with a takedown into side control.
Makadabi is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makadabi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makadabi lands some shots froms side control.
Makadabi staying calm.
wilborn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makadabi working the body and head with strikes.
Makadabi decides to stand back up.
Makadabi is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Makadabi working the ground and pound.
wilborn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makadabi lands a nice forearm strike.
Makadabi lands a nice forearm strike.
Makadabi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt wilborn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
wilborn is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi is chipping away with strikes.
Makadabi landing strikes.
Makadabi decides to stand up, so the ref orders wilborn to his feet.
Makadabi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makadabi tries to clinch but wilborn moves out of range.
Makadabi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. wilborn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makadabi working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makadabi thows a big elbow that misses.
Makadabi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makadabi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makadabi works over wilborn with some ground and pound from guard.
Makadabi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of wilborn is proving hard to escape from.
Makadabi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makadabi stopping the sweep attempt from wilborn.
madden wilborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abodohl Makadabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makadabi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abodohl Makadabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makadabi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abodohl Makadabi!
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hype
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