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Event:
StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from AbdUllah.
A slow jab from Akbar misses its intended target.
Akbar misses with a shot to the body
and AbdUllah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
AbdUllah misses with an uppercut. Akbar saw that one coming.
AbdUllah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by AbdUllah there.
AbdUllah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akbar. Akbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akbar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akbar duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Saad AbdUllah has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from AbdUllah misses.
AbdUllah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akbar was well out of range. Poor timing from AbdUllah.
Akbar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akbar lands a slapping body shot.
Akbar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
AbdUllah throws a body shot but no joy.
AbdUllah misses with a two punch combination.
Akbar ducks under a wild hook from AbdUllah.
Akbar feinted with a counter takedown.
AbdUllah misses with a few strikes there.
AbdUllah connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A jab from Akbar does it's job there.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Akbar misses its intended target.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
Akbar feinted with a counter takedown.
AbdUllah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Akbar's ribcage but misses.
Akbar scores with a jab.
Akbar misses with the combination.
AbdUllah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akbar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
AbdUllah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akbar on the side of the head.
Akbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Akbar lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#
AbdUllah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AbdUllah throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Akbar counters with a single leg into guard. AbdUllah didn't expect that.
AbdUllah is still in real trouble! Can Akbar finish him?
AbdUllah seems keen to control Akbar's posture.
Akbar won't allow AbdUllah to sweep him here.
AbdUllah seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
AbdUllah pulls Akbar in close to prevent any damage.
Akbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar wants to control from the top but AbdUllah keeps moving.
AbdUllah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as AbdUllah throws out the jab.
Akbar takes one to the chin there.
AbdUllah looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.
AbdUllah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - AbdUllah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akbar lands a head shot.
Akbar cracks a nice hook into AbdUllah's ribs.
AbdUllah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from AbdUllah misses.
Akbar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Akbar has AbdUllah up against the cage in a clinch.
Akbar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akbar prevents a body shot from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akbar lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AbdUllah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
A body shot lands from Akbar.
AbdUllah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akbar is leaning against AbdUllah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
AbdUllah misses with the head strike.
Akbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Saad AbdUllah's cut even more.
A short left from Akbar.
AbdUllah tries a body shot but Akbar blocks it.
Akbar is trying to maintain a safe position but AbdUllah gets an underhook and turns Akbar into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akbar.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as AbdUllah controls the action.
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
AbdUllah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Akbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Akbar.
AbdUllah can't find room to land a body shot as Akbar controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Akbar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as AbdUllah controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allahu Akbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saad AbdUllah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
AbdUllah throws a body shot but no joy.
Akbar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
AbdUllah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akbar lands with a cross.
Akbar sizes up AbdUllah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
AbdUllah throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Akbar counters with a shoot takedown. AbdUllah fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
AbdUllah pulls Akbar in to control the position.
Akbar won't allow AbdUllah to sweep him here.
AbdUllah controlling Akbar's posture.
Akbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AbdUllah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
AbdUllah dodges the punch combination from Akbar.
Akbar moves forwards but AbdUllah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
AbdUllah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
AbdUllah looks to score with a jab to the body but Akbar is just out of range.#T2#
Akbar avoids the body shot from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from AbdUllah in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Akbar's ribcage but misses.
Allahu Akbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Akbar walks into a jab.
AbdUllah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akbar was well out of range. Poor timing from AbdUllah.
Akbar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AbdUllah momentarily.
Akbar digs a good body shot into AbdUllah's ribs.
Akbar tries to bum rush AbdUllah with a series of wild strikes but AbdUllah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AbdUllah misses with a jab to the body
and Akbar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Akbar.
Akbar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akbar misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Akbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AbdUllah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akbar.
Nice defenses there by Akbar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akbar.#T3#
Akbar walks into a left hand.
AbdUllah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akbar connects with a looping right hand.
Akbar slips a jab from AbdUllah.
Jab, jab by Akbar - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from AbdUllah misses the target.
Akbar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akbar needs to keep his hands up - AbdUllah had a free shot at his head there.
AbdUllah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - AbdUllah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akbar fails to land with a series of punches.
AbdUllah throws a shot from downtown. Akbar moves away and avoids it.
Akbar blocks a jab.
Akbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but AbdUllah sprawls and moves away.
AbdUllah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AbdUllah misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Akbar finds it's way through AbdUllah's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akbar duly obliges. #T4#
AbdUllah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akbar.
Akbar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akbar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akbar connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent AbdUllah tumbling to the canvas! Akbar pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! AbdUllah was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Allahu Akbar!
Post fight, an emotional Allahu Akbar said 'Praise Allah! '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
AbdUllah misses with a straight left.
AbdUllah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao slips a straight right by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter the offense by AbdUllah and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbdUllah throws a lazy right hand but Bordignon Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a single leg into guard. AbdUllah didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AbdUllah is controlling Bordignon Miyao's posture.#T1#
Bordignon Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control from the top but AbdUllah keeps moving.
AbdUllah looking for a sweep. Not yet AbdUllah, not yet.
Bordignon Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Bordignon Miyao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bordignon Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AbdUllah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bordignon Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bordignon Miyao is still trying to improve position.
AbdUllah trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bordignon Miyao has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Bordignon Miyao's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Bordignon Miyao tries to counter it with a takedown but AbdUllah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
AbdUllah throws an overhand right that lands on Bordignon Miyao's shoulder, as Bordignon Miyao tries to avoid the shot.
AbdUllah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
AbdUllah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
AbdUllah misses with a looping left.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah lands a right hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Bordignon Miyao drops his hands momentarily and AbdUllah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
AbdUllah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saad AbdUllah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
AbdUllah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AbdUllah digs a good body shot into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao with the counter takedown but AbdUllah avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.#T4#
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
AbdUllah lands a body shot.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
AbdUllah loads up on a big right hand but Bordignon Miyao slips the punch.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saad AbdUllah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
AbdUllah throws a body punch but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AbdUllah misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao keeps control of AbdUllah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bordignon Miyao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bordignon Miyao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bordignon Miyao wants to stand up but AbdUllah is controlling him.
AbdUllah postures up.
AbdUllah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bordignon Miyao on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AbdUllah being controlled here momentarily.
AbdUllah scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Bordignon Miyao is pulling down on AbdUllah's head. It's preventing any offense from AbdUllah, at least for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AbdUllah is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. AbdUllah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
AbdUllah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordignon Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
AbdUllah struggles to land a body shot inside as Bordignon Miyao controls his hands.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a body shot from AbdUllah. #TD2#
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao working for a triangle but AbdUllah defends it easily.
AbdUllah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AbdUllah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
AbdUllah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
AbdUllah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bordignon Miyao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
AbdUllah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Bordignon Miyao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
AbdUllah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AbdUllah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for AbdUllah.
#T4##TD2#
Bordignon Miyao decides to pull guard.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AbdUllah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AbdUllah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AbdUllah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AbdUllah won't allow Bordignon Miyao to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao looking for a guillotine here but AbdUllah defends easily.
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!
AbdUllah prevents Bordignon Miyao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
AbdUllah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AbdUllah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bordignon Miyao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
AbdUllah throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao has AbdUllah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. AbdUllah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
AbdUllah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Bordignon Miyao gets control of AbdUllah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bordignon Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AbdUllah works over Bordignon Miyao with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao has a closed guard, preventing AbdUllah from standing up.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
AbdUllah throws a big right hand that misses.
Bordignon Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as AbdUllah controls the pace.#T1#
AbdUllah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Bordignon Miyao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes AbdUllah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
AbdUllah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from AbdUllah finds it's way through Bordignon Miyao's defenses.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
A lazy left from AbdUllah finds it's target.
AbdUllah throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
AbdUllah swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
AbdUllah tries to throw a body punch but Bordignon Miyao avoids it by throwing AbdUllah back against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordignon Miyao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AbdUllah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control AbdUllah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle but AbdUllah pushes his legs off easily.
AbdUllah preventing the sweep.
AbdUllah wants to control from the top but Bordignon Miyao keeps moving.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bordignon Miyao is adopting a defensive guard.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body. #T4#
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao takes one on the button.
AbdUllah misses with a series of wild punches.
AbdUllah just misses with a punch to the body.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Bordignon Miyao counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah is pressed up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag AbdUllah down to the mat. AbdUllah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
AbdUllah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad AbdUllah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think AbdUllah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saad AbdUllah!
Saad AbdUllah made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
AbdUllah just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Flynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
AbdUllah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flynn circles away quickly and effectively.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and AbdUllah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
AbdUllah is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but AbdUllah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying for a kimura here. AbdUllah looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Flynn wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but AbdUllah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but AbdUllah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
AbdUllah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AbdUllah lands in his opponent's guard.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Flynn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. AbdUllah doesn't defend quickly enough and Flynn has managed to lock this one up! Can AbdUllah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flynn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jasrai. AbdUllah does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Jasrai gets caught flat footed, as AbdUllah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jasrai is looking to stand back up but AbdUllah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jasrai. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. AbdUllah lands a nice short elbow.
AbdUllah stalling.
AbdUllah working Jasrai over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbdUllah controlling the action here.
AbdUllah passes to side control.
Jasrai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
AbdUllah lands a nice forearm strike.
Jasrai is being controlled here.
AbdUllah working the ground and pound.
AbdUllah lands a few punches from side control.
AbdUllah scores with a couple of short elbows.
AbdUllah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jasrai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jasrai taking punishment in the form of punches.
AbdUllah cracks Jasrai with a big elbow.
Jasrai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
AbdUllah lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
AbdUllah working the ground and pound.
AbdUllah scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AbdUllah scores with punches from side control.
AbdUllah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jasrai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AbdUllah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
AbdUllah working the ground and pound.
AbdUllah scoring with punches from side control.
AbdUllah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jasrai down.
AbdUllah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
AbdUllah controls the position.
AbdUllah scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jasrai to see if he's OK.#T3#
AbdUllah landing strikes.
Check out the look on AbdUllah's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
AbdUllah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
AbdUllah landing a few strikes.
AbdUllah cracks Jasrai with a big elbow.
AbdUllah scoring with punches from side control.
AbdUllah landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AbdUllah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jasrai is working to avoid the ground and pound but AbdUllah connects with a decent elbow.
AbdUllah landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jasrai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AbdUllah cracks Jasrai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
AbdUllah landing strikes. #ROC#
Jasrai is rocked!
AbdUllah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
AbdUllah cracks Jasrai with a big elbow.
Jasrai is still in real trouble! Can AbdUllah finish him?
AbdUllah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
AbdUllah lands an elbow.
Jasrai is working to avoid the ground and pound but AbdUllah connects with a decent elbow.
Jasrai is working to avoid the ground and pound but AbdUllah connects with a decent elbow.
AbdUllah lands some shots froms side control.
AbdUllah takes a little break here. Jasrai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jasrai seems to have recovered his senses.
AbdUllah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jasrai down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saad AbdUllah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. AbdUllah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
AbdUllah throws a nice looking combination but Jasrai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from AbdUllah. Jasrai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jasrai misses.
A swing and a miss from Jasrai.
Nice body punch from AbdUllah.
Jasrai misses the shot to the body. #TD#
AbdUllah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
AbdUllah controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbdUllah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
AbdUllah working the head and body with strikes.
AbdUllah working over Jasrai with some ground and pound. Jasrai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
AbdUllah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jasrai wants to get back to his feet.
AbdUllah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
AbdUllah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. AbdUllah lands a nice short elbow.
AbdUllah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. AbdUllah connects with a nice short shot to Jasrai's temple.
AbdUllah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
AbdUllah 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. #T2#
Jasrai taking some punishment here, with AbdUllah in his half guard.
AbdUllah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jasrai has hold of AbdUllah's hands but AbdUllah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
AbdUllah drops an elbow to the side of Jasrai's head.
Jasrai is breathing heavily.
AbdUllah working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AbdUllah 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.
AbdUllah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
AbdUllah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
AbdUllah working Jasrai over with strikes.
AbdUllah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
AbdUllah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AbdUllah 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. #T3#
AbdUllah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
AbdUllah trying to control the pace.
AbdUllah drops an elbow to the side of Jasrai's head.
AbdUllah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
AbdUllah controlling the action here.
AbdUllah 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.
AbdUllah winds up and cracks Jasrai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
AbdUllah controlling the action here.#T4#
AbdUllah working Jasrai over with strikes.
AbdUllah controlling the action here.
AbdUllah winds up and cracks Jasrai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
AbdUllah lands strikes from half guard.
AbdUllah is nestled in close to Jasrai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
AbdUllah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
AbdUllah lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. AbdUllah connects with a nice short shot to Jasrai's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saad AbdUllah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
AbdUllah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AbdUllah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
AbdUllah connects with a crisp jab.
AbdUllah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasrai manages to avoid it.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Jasrai's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah jabs Jasrai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jasrai misses with a hook
and AbdUllah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jasrai lands a lovely overhand right.
Jasrai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saad AbdUllah is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Jasrai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AbdUllah landing some decent shots from guard.
Jasrai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AbdUllah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
AbdUllah lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
AbdUllah distracts Jasrai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
AbdUllah landing with the ground and pound.
AbdUllah scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
AbdUllah landing with the ground and pound.
AbdUllah scoring with some ground and pound.
AbdUllah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
AbdUllah works over Jasrai with some ground and pound from guard.
Saad AbdUllah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
AbdUllah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
AbdUllah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasrai can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sonor Jasrai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasrai.
AbdUllah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jasrai throws a body shot but no joy.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Jasrai's ribcage but misses.
Jasrai misses with a hook.
AbdUllah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
AbdUllah lands with a shot to the body.
Jasrai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Jasrai.
Jasrai throws a right hand that AbdUllah ducks under and follows up with a left that AbdUllah also avoids with ease.
AbdUllah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AbdUllah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
AbdUllah drives through with a takedown into guard.
AbdUllah content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jasrai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. AbdUllah is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad AbdUllah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AbdUllah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saad AbdUllah!
Saad AbdUllah spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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