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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Ibn Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Bullock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Ibn Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibn Abdullah moves into range and clinches up with Bullock.
Bullock taking a breather.
Bullock just leaning against Ibn Abdullah, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Bullock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bullock stalling against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibn Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullock, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ibn Abdullah fails to land.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to push Bullock away but Bullock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bullock is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.
Bullock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to stand back up but Bullock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ibn Abdullah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Bullock has control of the leg.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to maintain the position but Bullock is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Bullock 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibn Abdullah moves into full guard.
Ibn Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bullock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibn Abdullah is pulling down on Bullock's head to control his posture.
Ibn Abdullah looking for a guillotine here but Bullock defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah working a defensive guard but Bullock passes into half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand up here but Bullock is controlling him well.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to control Bullock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibn Abdullah avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand.
Ibn Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Bullock has control of the leg.
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.
Bullock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ibn Abdullah tries to roll over but Bullock keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibn Abdullah throws the kick towards the body but Bullock avoids it.
Bullock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibn Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullock but Bullock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullock dodges the punch combination from Ibn Abdullah.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah pushes Bullock up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musa Ibn Abdullah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bullock takes one to the chin there.
Ibn Abdullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kevin Bullock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibn Abdullah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ibn Abdullah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Bullock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullock breaks from the clinch.
Ibn Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullock but Bullock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibn Abdullah manages to circle out of the way.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a takedown
and Bullock counters with a series of strikes. Ibn Abdullah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Ibn Abdullah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ibn Abdullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibn Abdullah drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but Bullock holds him up against the cage and eventually Ibn Abdullah drops back down to his feet.
Bullock avoiding damage as Ibn Abdullah throws knees to the body.
Ibn Abdullah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bullock effectively controlling the action here.
Ibn Abdullah wants a takedown but no success here.
Bullock throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock controlling the action here for a moment.
Bullock controlling the action here for a moment.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled against the cage.
Bullock jumps into guard, dragging Ibn Abdullah to the mat.
Ibn Abdullah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah pushing down on Bullock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibn Abdullah stops Bullock from getting back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibn Abdullah on the ground.
Ibn Abdullah is working for a submission of some sort.
Ibn Abdullah wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibn Abdullah tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bullock controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock tries to kick Ibn Abdullah off but Ibn Abdullah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control. Bullock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bullock landing small, sideways elbows.
Bullock is refusing to be controlled, as Ibn Abdullah sits in half guard.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullock is retaining full guard.
Ibn Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibn Abdullah moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Bullock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ibn Abdullah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bullock's waist but Bullock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibn Abdullah off to one side.
Ibn Abdullah has closed the distance and engaged Bullock in a clinch.
Bullock has Ibn Abdullah pressed against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bullock for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bullock breaks the clinch.
Ibn Abdullah clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah looking to slow down the pace here.
Bullock is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bullock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bullock is pushing Ibn Abdullah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.
Jab from Ibn Abdullah.
Ibn Abdullah drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibn Abdullah has a takedown stuffed.
Bullock is looking to counter the offense by Ibn Abdullah and move into the clinch.
Bullock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibn Abdullah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah clinches.
Ibn Abdullah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Musa Ibn Abdullah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibn Abdullah decides to pull guard.
Ibn Abdullah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bullock has passed into side control.
Ibn Abdullah tries to bench press Bullock off him but Bullock keeps the position.
Ibn Abdullah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bullock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ibn Abdullah will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep.
Bullock just content to control the position.
Ibn Abdullah regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullock prevents Ibn Abdullah from standing back up.
Ibn Abdullah tries to roll over but Bullock keeps him under control.
Ibn Abdullah has hold of Bullock's hands but Bullock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bullock is taking a breather. Ibn Abdullah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah looking for submissions off his back.
Ibn Abdullah flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Musa Ibn Abdullah.
I think Ibn Abdullah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Musa Ibn Abdullah!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
25% |
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