PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haya Razanadahy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esmael Alabdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alabdullah has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Razanadahy
vs
Alabdullah

200 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haya Razanadahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esmael Alabdullah!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razanadahy with a hook.
Alabdullah looks gassed!
Razanadahy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Razanadahy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Razanadahy.

Alabdullah gets tackled into the cage by Razanadahy. Razanadahy maintains the clinch.
A short left from Razanadahy.

Razanadahy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Razanadahy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alabdullah as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Razanadahy.
A cross from Razanadahy lands.
Razanadahy misses with a series of wild punches.
Razanadahy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haya Razanadahy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razanadahy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haya Razanadahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razanadahy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alabdullah's waist but Alabdullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Razanadahy off to one side.
Razanadahy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Razanadahy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alabdullah avoids it really well and circles away.

Razanadahy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razanadahy working hard to break the clinch.
Razanadahy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Razanadahy managing to block the knees to the body from Alabdullah.

Razanadahy breaks from the clinch.
Razanadahy lands with an uppercut that bounces Alabdullah off the cage and back into rage.

Razanadahy clinches up with Alabdullah and pushes him back against the cage.
Alabdullah is looking to control Razanadahy's arms but Razanadahy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alabdullah has his back to the cage.
Alabdullah has Razanadahy pressed against the cage, preventing Razanadahy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Razanadahy is trying to break the clinch but Alabdullah is controlling him.
Razanadahy misses with a short punch on the inside.

Razanadahy breaks from the clinch.
Alabdullah dodges the punch combination from Razanadahy.

Razanadahy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alabdullah quickly recovers to half guard.
Alabdullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Razanadahy.
Razanadahy passes to side control.
Razanadahy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Razanadahy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Razanadahy moves in looking to clinch but Alabdullah pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Alabdullah. No joy for Razanadahy on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alabdullah. That's going to slow Razanadahy down.
Alabdullah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Razanadahy's waist but Razanadahy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alabdullah off to one side.
Razanadahy takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Razanadahy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Razanadahy works to advance to full mount. Alabdullah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Razanadahy 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razanadahy breaks from Alabdullah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Razanadahy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alabdullah tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy tries to control but Alabdullah wriggling away.
Alabdullah tries to lock up and control but Razanadahy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alabdullah is squirming around, avoiding Razanadahy's attempts to control the action.
Alabdullah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alabdullah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alabdullah tries to lock up and control but Razanadahy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Razanadahy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Razanadahy looking to control but Alabdullah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Razanadahy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alabdullah has worked his arm free - good work by Alabdullah!
Alabdullah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razanadahy in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haya Razanadahy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Razanadahy scores with a takedown into Alabdullah's guard.
Alabdullah being controlled here, momentarily.
Alabdullah working a defensive guard here.

Razanadahy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Razanadahy scores with the left hand. Alabdullah knows he should have avoided that one.

Razanadahy clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Razanadahy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razanadahy is trying to break the clinch but Alabdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Razanadahy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alabdullah has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Razanadahy.
A short uppercut from Razanadahy.
Still in the clinch, Razanadahy scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razanadahy tries to circle away but Alabdullah has him pinned against the cage.
Razanadahy is trying to break the clinch but Alabdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Razanadahy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Razanadahy misses with some punches.
Razanadahy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alabdullah has him pressed against the cage.
Razanadahy throws a head punch that misses.
Razanadahy is trying to break free.
Razanadahy is trying to break the clinch but Alabdullah is controlling him.

Alabdullah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alabdullah trying to control but Razanadahy is working from the bottom.
Razanadahy wants to stand but Alabdullah is controlling the position.
Razanadahy looking to control.
Razanadahy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Razanadahy pulls Alabdullah in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razanadahy keeping moving, preventing Alabdullah from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Esmael Alabdullah.
Razanadahy is looking to clinch but Alabdullah is avoiding it.

Razanadahy clinches with his opponent.
Razanadahy is working Alabdullah over against the cage.

Razanadahy manages to break the clinch.

Alabdullah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Razanadahy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Razanadahy is trying to keep Alabdullah in close.
Alabdullah wants to pass the guard but Razanadahy is keeping the position.
Razanadahy is pulling down on Alabdullah's head. It's preventing any offense from Alabdullah, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haya Razanadahy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alabdullah 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Razanadahy doesn't manage to clinch there - Alabdullah circles away.
Razanadahy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alabdullah pinned against the cage. Alabdullah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Razanadahy.
Alabdullah tries to buck Razanadahy off but Razanadahy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Razanadahy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Razanadahy trying to control the position but Alabdullah is working away.
Razanadahy taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haya Razanadahy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alabdullah.

Alabdullah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Razanadahy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Razanadahy wants to control but Alabdullah postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razanadahy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alabdullah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alabdullah blocks the strikes from Razanadahy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razanadahy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Razanadahy is pressing down on Alabdullah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alabdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Razanadahy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alabdullah won't allow Razanadahy to sweep him here.
Razanadahy pulls Alabdullah in to control the position.
Alabdullah is looking to stand up but Razanadahy won't let him.
Razanadahy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Razanadahy has his takedown stuffed

and Alabdullah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alabdullah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alabdullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Razanadahy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alabdullah sprawls well. Alabdullah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Razanadahy gets slowly back to his feet.
Alabdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Razanadahy misses with a series of wild punches.

Alabdullah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alabdullah avoids the attempt from Razanadahy to control.
Alabdullah trying to control but Razanadahy is having none of it.
Razanadahy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alabdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Razanadahy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Alabdullah is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Razanadahy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Razanadahy tries to hold on but Alabdullah postures up.
Alabdullah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Razanadahy is looking to escape.
Razanadahy tries to buck Alabdullah off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alabdullah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Razanadahy holds on to Alabdullah around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Alabdullah cracks Razanadahy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Razanadahy wants to control but Alabdullah is having none of it.
Alabdullah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esmael Alabdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haya Razanadahy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alabdullah with shots to the head and body - Razanadahy looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esmael Alabdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Razanadahy 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haya Razanadahy!