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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Landry (ranked 2229 p4p, 268 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 1644 p4p, 202 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Landry has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Landry seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Landry! 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, Abdul Rahman! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off. A little feinted left hand from Landry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rahman moves into the clinch. Landry stalling in the clinch.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow. Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry lands a shoulder strike. Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Landry's efforts to push away. Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Landry slowing the pace effectively. Landry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Landry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. Landry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Landry avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage. Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it. Rahman misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Rahman misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Landry. Rahman tries to clinch enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab. Rahman rushes Landry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Landry. Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry. Rahman lands a right hand. Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short left from Landry. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A bit of stalling here from Landry.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land. Landry has been working on his balance at Beau's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rahman. A short left from Rahman. Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry. Landry stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landry. Landry lands with a right to the head. Rahman pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry. Landry tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position. Landry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Landry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land. Rahman working aggressively here.
Landry blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry. Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman. Landry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. Landry breaks the clinch.
Landry fails with a takedown attempt. Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Landry is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rahman misses with the head strike.
Landry working aggressively here.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Landrys head. Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Landry looking to stall.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry shoots for a takedown but Rahman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Landry slips under a jab from Rahman. Landry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Rahman. Beautiful body shot. Landry keeps the fight on the outside. Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Landry misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod. That's time! Landry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body. Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rahman clinches. Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch. Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it. Landry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. No luck for Landry with that takedown attempt. Rahman throws a series of punches but Landry moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rahman stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Landry shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Landry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landry shoots in for a takedown but Rahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rahman tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rahman has Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landry. Rahman tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Landry closes the distance and clinches up with Rahman, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes Rahman against the cage but Rahman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landry in his tracks.
It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut. Rahman misses the shot to the body. Rahman has Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
Landry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman. Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. Rahman lands with a left to the head. Landry prevents a body shot from Rahman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landry stalling in the clinch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Landry scores with a shoulder strike. Landry swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it. Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Landry tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Landry blocking some punches.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Landry taking a breather. Landry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman. A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position. Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Landry backwards. Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landry blocks a body shot from Rahman. Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land. A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Landry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ryan Landry's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Landry counters with a two punch combo. Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rahman punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch. Rahman jabs at Landry's body. Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head. Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rahman moves to clinch but Landry breaks away and Landry counters with a stiff right hand. Rahman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Rahman misses with a series of wild punches.
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! Landry shoots in for a takedown but Rahman shows good takedown defense. The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landry slips a jab from Rahman. Rahman is looking to clinch. The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Landry fails with the takedown. Rahman is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landry, pushing him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman is looking to take this one to the mat. A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rahman scores with a shoulder strike. Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahman pinned against the cage. Rahman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landry on the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target. Landry slips a jab and a cross from Rahman.
Rahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Landry looking to slow down the pace here. Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Landry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. Rahman tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman. Rahman lands a body punch. Landry misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman works on Landry's body with a couple of short punches. Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it. Landry working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry. Rahman lands with a short shot to the head. Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Landry is pushing Rahman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Landry pressing his opponent against the cage. Landry is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him. Ryan Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
Landry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rahman as Landry tries to tie him up. Landry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Landry misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rahman 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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