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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam McAfee (ranked 7696 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Farooqi (ranked 3984 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam McAfee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdul Farooqi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farooqi clinches with his opponent.
Farooqi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farooqi tries to pull guard but McAfee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Farooqi manages to break the clinch.
McAfee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farooqi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farooqi.
McAfee trying to keep a closed guard but Farooqi is proving a slippery customer.
McAfee wants to sweep but no luck.
McAfee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farooqi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee looking for a sweep. Not yet McAfee, not yet.
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farooqi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McAfee moves to clinch but Farooqi breaks away
and Farooqi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farooqi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farooqi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McAfee pushes Farooqi off but Farooqi dives into side control.
McAfee struggling a bit here.
McAfee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAfee tries to get to full guard but Farooqi has control of the leg.
Farooqi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McAfee wants to get back to his feet.
McAfee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farooqi is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farooqi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but McAfee defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Farooqi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farooqi pushes McAfee up against the cage in a clinch.
Farooqi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McAfee is trying to keep an underhook but Farooqi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McAfee trying to hold on to Farooqi's head to control him but Farooqi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farooqi wants to get back to his feet.
Farooqi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAfee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farooqi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McAfee tries to roll over but Farooqi keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Farooqi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farooqi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McAfee is trying to defend but Farooqi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farooqi controlling the action here.
McAfee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.
McAfee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAfee is trying to get back to full guard.
McAfee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farooqi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Farooqi. No joy for McAfee on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farooqi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farooqi takes a little break here. McAfee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McAfee regains half guard.
Farooqi prevents McAfee from improving his position.
Farooqi slows the pace down in half guard.
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Farooqi works his way into side control.
Farooqi tries to advance to mount but McAfee denies him.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has his arm trapped.
Farooqi controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAfee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McAfee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Farooqi connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Farooqi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAfee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAfee wants to stand but Farooqi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abdul Farooqi has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAfee trying to control the action but Farooqi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdul Farooqi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McAfee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farooqi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAfee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farooqi counters by clinching up.
Farooqi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAfee avoids a kick to the body.
Farooqi gets a takedown into half guard.
McAfee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farooqi is looking for a kimura here.
Farooqi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farooqi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McAfee trying to get back to full guard but Farooqi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Farooqi dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAfee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Farooqi controlling the pace.
Farooqi is thwarting McAfee's attempts to control the position.
Farooqi wants to stand but McAfee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Farooqi trying to pass the guard but McAfee defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farooqi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farooqi's back!
Farooqi tries to roll but McAfee sticks to his back.
Farooqi keeps trying to improve his position.
McAfee tries to get the hooks in deep but Farooqi pushed the leg off.
McAfee looking for the choke but no joy.
Farooqi looking very determined here, making life difficult for McAfee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee looking to break Farooqi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Farooqi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McAfee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McAfee is not going to allow Farooqi to sit and survive in this position.
Farooqi is trying to break free.
Will McAfee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farooqi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McAfee's arms.
Adam McAfee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul Farooqi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McAfee is not going to allow Farooqi to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdul Farooqi.
Well Farooqi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdul Farooqi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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