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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Abdallah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and abbe tabbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). abbe tabbe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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183 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Abdallah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, abbe tabbe! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! tabbe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abdallah looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Abdallah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Abdallah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. tabbe wants to take a breather but Abdallah is having none of it. Abdallah is trying to control but can't.
tabbe is looking to take a break and control but Abdallah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Abdallah gets back to full guard.
Abdallah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but tabbe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Abdallah is breathing heavily. tabbe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Abdallah keeping full guard, as tabbe tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdallah is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abdallah wants to control from the top but tabbe keeps moving. tabbe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdallah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdallah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Abdallah stops tabbe from standing up. tabbe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdallah stands up from tabbe's guard - Abdallah perhaps looking for a knockout. tabbe tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdallah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Abdallah stuffs the takedown. tabbe forces Abdallah back against the cage and clinches. Abdallah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but tabbe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Abdallah has tabbe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. tabbe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. tabbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. tabbe fails with a takedown attempt. Abdallah closes this distance looking for a takedown but tabbe circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Abdallah. That's going to take a lot out of him. tabbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Abdallah counters with a shoot takedown. tabbe fights it but they end up in guard. Abdallah wants to control from the top but tabbe keeps moving. tabbe keeping full guard, as Abdallah tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. tabbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdallah's guard. tabbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdallah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Abdallah trying to keep a closed guard but tabbe is proving a slippery customer.
tabbe won't allow Abdallah to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. tabbe postures up.
tabbe throwing strikes from guard but Abdallah blocks nicely. Abdallah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdallah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abdallah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. tabbe manages to get himself to full guard.
Abdallah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abdallah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. tabbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Abdallah is trying is best to control the position here. tabbe trying to control the action but Abdallah is working from the bottom. Abdallah looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Abdallah 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.
Abdallah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abdallah is keen to just control but tabbe is a slippery customer. Abdallah prevents tabbe from improving his position. The fighters are battling for position here. tabbe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. tabbe controls Abdallah momentarily but Abdallah frees himself. Abdallah has gone for a leg lock! tabbe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abdallah's guard. Abdallah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead tabbe passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abdallah is trying to get back to half guard. Raymond Abdallah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. tabbe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abdallah! Abdallah tries to hold on but tabbe postures up. Abdallah is looking to improve his position but tabbe isn't that keen on the idea. tabbe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdallah is looking to escape.
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. Abdallah is working to get back to half guard.
tabbe trying to control but Abdallah is having none of it. Abdallah is trying desperately to improve position. Abdallah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. tabbe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdallah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdallah is looking to control tabbe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdallah avoid being mounted? Abdallah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Abdallah wants to sweep here but tabbe controlling him for the moment. Abdallah keeping moving, preventing tabbe from controlling successfully. Abdallah wants to sweep but no luck. tabbe trying to control but Abdallah is working from the bottom.
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. tabbe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
tabbe won't allow Abdallah to sweep him here. tabbe works over Abdallah with some ground and pound from guard. tabbe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdallah is proving hard to escape from. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Abdallah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdallah keeping moving, preventing tabbe from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Abdallah dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
tabbe fails with the takedown and Abdallah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in tabbe's guard. Abdallah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. tabbe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Abdallah drops back looking for a leg! tabbe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and tabbe manages to kick Abdallah off! Abdallah jumps back into tabbe's guard. tabbe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Abdallah is fighting to break tabbe's control of his arms but tabbe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. tabbe is looking to stand up but Abdallah isn't so interested in that idea. Abdallah pushes down on tabbe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. tabbe wants to get back to his feet.
Abdallah escapes and gets back to his feet. tabbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Abdallah counters with a nice double leg into side control. tabbe won't be happy with that. Abdallah controlling the position from side mount. tabbe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abdallah's best efforts. Abdallah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. tabbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. tabbe is trying to control but can't.
tabbe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Abdallah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Abdallah wants to lay and pray for a moment but tabbe keeps working. tabbe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdallah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdallah's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abdallah grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Abdallah trying to control the action but tabbe just sinks the hooks in. tabbe tries to get the hooks in deep but Abdallah pushed the leg off. Abdallah rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
tabbe trying to control from half guard but Abdallah is working away. tabbe wants to pass the guard but Abdallah is defending well. Abdallah gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Abdallah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdallah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but tabbe has passed into side control.
Abdallah tries to get back to half guard but can't. Abdallah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. tabbe wants to control but Abdallah is keeping him busy. abbe tabbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Raymond Abdallah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. tabbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Raymond Abdallah showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdallah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Abdallah!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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