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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Islam Sulimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sulimani's entrance music is Walla. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Islam Sulimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Abramov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sulimani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abramov is in Sulimani's guard.
Abramov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulimani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abramov has managed to get both his arms back between Sulimani's legs - danger averted.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Sulimani keeps moving.
Sulimani looking to control.
Sulimani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abramov is aware though and is defending well.
Sulimani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abramov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sulimani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abramov has managed to get both his arms back between Sulimani's legs - danger averted.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Sulimani keeps moving.
Abramov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abramov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulimani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abramov wants to pass the guard but Sulimani is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulimani is looking for a triangle but Abramov pushes his legs off easily.
Sulimani has his foot on Abramov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abramov works his way back into a safe position though.
Abramov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sulimani is breathing heavily.
Abramov advances position into side control!
Abramov trying to control the action but Sulimani is working from the bottom.
Abramov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sulimani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sulimani is not content to let Abramov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulimani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abramov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sulimani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Abramov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sulimani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Abramov stalls from top position.
Sulimani manages to get back to half guard.
Sulimani misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abramov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulimani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sulimani kicks off Abramov and gets to his feet.
Sulimani pushes Abramov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abramov tries to pull guard but Sulimani holds him up against the cage and eventually Abramov drops back down to his feet.
Sulimani is looking for a takedown.
Abramov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abramov has Sulimani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sulimani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Islam Sulimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Abramov.
Abramov jumps guard but Sulimani stands there with Abramov around his waist. Abramov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abramov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sulimani avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sulimani.
Abramov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sulimani just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abramov tries to pull guard but Sulimani won't allow it.
Sulimani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abramov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulimani prevents the takedown attempt.
Sulimani pulls guard effortlessly.
Sulimani looking to control.
Abramov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Abramov 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.
Sulimani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abramov throwing strikes from guard but Sulimani blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Sulimani dominated that round.
That's time! Sulimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Abramov lands.
Sulimani tries to clinch but Abramov moves away
and Abramov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Abramov.
Sulimani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abramov moves away.
Abramov with the counter takedown but Sulimani avoids it easily.
Sulimani looks to land a right hand but Abramov moved out of range.
It seemed like Abramov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sulimani moves into the clinch.
Abramov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abramov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sulimani has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramov wants a takedown.
Abramov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulimani instigates a clinch.
Abramov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sulimani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Islam Sulimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Abramov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulimani closes the distance and pushes Abramov back into the cage.
Abramov fails to pull guard.
Abramov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sulimani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sulimani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abramov.
A short uppercut from Sulimani.
Sulimani keeps control of Abramov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sulimani scores with a knee to the head.
Sulimani turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Abramov wants to get back to his feet but Sulimani is dominant here and he's now got Abramov's back!
Islam Sulimani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Abramov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Abramov is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abramov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sulimani gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Abramov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sulimani has the hooks in. Abramov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Abramov is trying to get back to his feet but Sulimani has full control of the position and if anything, Abramov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov rolls, trying to escape but Sulimani keeps control of the position.
Abramov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sulimani.
Abramov is really stuck here.
Abramov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sulimani with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abramov looking for submissions off his back.
Abramov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sulimani moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abramov has worked his arm free - good work by Abramov!
Sulimani controlling the position from side mount.
Sulimani trying to control the action but Abramov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Sulimani dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abramov throws a big shot that misses.
Abramov scores with a nice right hand.
Sulimani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sulimani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been informed that Abramov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abramov misses with a few strikes there.
Sulimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abramov can do to turn this around?
Sulimani moves to clinch but Abramov breaks away
and Abramov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Abramov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulimani is keeping the position for now.
Sulimani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulimani keeping full guard, as Abramov tries to pass.
Abramov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov won't allow Sulimani to get back to his feet.
Sulimani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abramov defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sulimani looking for a guillotine here but Abramov defends easily.
Abramov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abramov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sulimani has his foot on Abramov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abramov works his way back into a safe position though.
Abramov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sulimani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sulimani has escaped and now he's on top!
Igor Abramov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sulimani passes into side control.
Sulimani tries for a kimura but Abramov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abramov tries to bench press Sulimani off him but Sulimani keeps the position.
Abramov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov is letting Sulimani control him for a moment.
Abramov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sulimani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abramov is looking to improve his position.
Abramov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abramov looking for subs from the bottom but Sulimani mounts him!
Islam Sulimani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Sulimani looking to finish Abramov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abramov!
Abramov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Abramov tries to lock up and control but Sulimani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abramov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulimani slows the pace down in half guard.
Abramov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sulimani pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abramov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Islam Sulimani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sulimani, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Sulimani!
During a confident post fight interview, Islam Sulimani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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