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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Fahad Al Qarni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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180 cm
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187 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Qarni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdullah needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Qarni with a nice cross.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah takes one on the button.
Abdullah blocks a jab.
Jab from Abdullah.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Qarni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdullah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdullah throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Abdullah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abdullah swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Abdullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Qarni avoids the body shot from Abdullah.
Abdullah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Qarni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdullah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing that Abdullah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Al Qarni dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Al Qarni.
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!
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni trying to remain calm as Abdullah controls from the top position.
Abdullah trying to control the position but Al Qarni is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Al Qarni trying his best to control but Abdullah has mounted him.
Abdullah prevents Al Qarni from getting the reversal.
Abdullah dominating with strikes here.
Abdullah looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdullah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
Abdullah controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to lock up and control but Abdullah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Abdullah maintains control.
Al Qarni wants to control but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah landing shots from mount.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Qarni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Qarni throws a looping overhand right but Abdullah ducks down to avoid it.
Abdullah throws a one two combo.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Qarni circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Qarni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni defends it nicely.
Al Qarni throws a counter combo.
Al Qarni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdullah under the eye.
Abdullah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Al Qarni was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdullah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah passes Al Qarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
Abdullah is trying to control. Al Qarni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abdullah shoots in but Al Qarni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Qarni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four 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.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown.
Al Qarni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Abdullah darts in looking for a takedown but Al Qarni gets double underhooks and turns Abdullah into the cage.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Al Qarni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdullah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Qarni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Abdullah does no damage.
Al Qarni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdullah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Al Qarni keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Al Qarni fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Al Qarni there.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Qarni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdullah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah just content to control the position.
Al Qarni is not content to let Abdullah control the position.
Abdullah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdullah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abdullah stalling.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdullah controlling the action here.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Abdullah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Qarni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Qarni!
Abdullah working the ground and pound but Al Qarni is defending the strikes.
Al Qarni wants to control but Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdullah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Qarni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Qarni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdullah defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdullah 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
A pretty intense looking Rahkim Abdullah took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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