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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allahu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allahu Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akbar manages to circle out of the way.
Akbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bordignon Miyao.
Akbar gets underhooks to prevent Bordignon Miyao's takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to pull guard but Akbar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bordignon Miyao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bordignon Miyao is working for takedown but Akbar is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Akbar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bordignon Miyao drops back down to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akbar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akbar regains guard immediately.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bordignon Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao takes a little break here. Akbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bordignon Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akbar's legs.
Bordignon Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akbar is trying to escape the position but Bordignon Miyao is controlling the position.
Akbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akbar struggling a bit here.
Akbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from side mount.
Bordignon Miyao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bordignon Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Akbar!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take Akbar's back but he can't do it this time.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from mount.
Bordignon Miyao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take Akbar's back here but Akbar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Akbar is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Bordignon Miyao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao staying out of range there.
Akbar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bordignon Miyao's head.
A combination from Akbar does no damage.
Bordignon Miyao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akbar!
Akbar throws an off balance right hand
and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akbar tries to break the clinch but Bordignon Miyao is controlling the position.
Bordignon Miyao jumps into guard, dragging Akbar to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akbar defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Akbar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bordignon Miyao is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akbar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bordignon Miyao has switched to an armbar! Akbar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
A less than humble Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Allahu Akbar spoke after the fight, saying 'Death to America!'.
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