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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadilou Ankutse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riviere Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankutse comes into the arena with i ka kane blaring out of the sound system. Riviere Hinds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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165 cm
28
145 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aadilou Ankutse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riviere Hinds!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankutse dives in and grabs Hinds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hinds pushes down on Ankutse's head and hops out.
Hinds shoots in and bounces Ankutse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hinds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ankutse's head.
Ankutse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinds.
Ankutse looking for a guillotine here but Hinds defends easily.
Ankutse is looking for a triangle but Hinds pushes his legs off easily.
Hinds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hinds throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinds landing some decent shots from 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!
Ankutse has momentary wrist control but Hinds slips an elbow through the middle.
Ankutse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hinds defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hinds throwing strikes from guard but Ankutse blocks nicely.
Ankutse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hinds is aware though and is defending well.
Ankutse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinds trying to control but Ankutse is working from the bottom.
Hinds lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ankutse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hinds has passed into half guard!
Hinds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Ankutse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ankutse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ankutse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hinds pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinds content to control rather than advance.
Ankutse has hold of Hinds's hands but Hinds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hinds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ankutse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ankutse is refusing to be controlled, as Hinds sits in half guard.
Ankutse looking for submissions off his back.
Hinds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hinds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hinds trying to control from half guard but Ankutse is working away.
Ankutse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ankutse actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds 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.
Ankutse has hold of Hinds's hands but Hinds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hinds thows a huge punch but Ankutse dodges it nicely.
Ankutse looking for submissions off his back.
Ankutse works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankutse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ankutse keeping moving, preventing Hinds from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankutse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riviere Hinds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ankutse.
Ankutse goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hinds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ankutse but great work by Hinds.
Check out the look on Hinds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Ankutse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hinds scoring with punches from side control.
Hinds working the head with strikes.
Hinds working the ground and pound from side control.
Ankutse is looking for a sweep.
Hinds moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankutse regains half guard.
Ankutse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hinds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ankutse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hinds has managed to get both his arms back between Ankutse's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankutse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hinds wants to pass the guard but Ankutse is keeping the position.
Hinds distracts Ankutse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riviere Hinds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hinds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hinds lands a couple of digs.
Hinds throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ankutse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hinds has managed to get both his arms back between Ankutse's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankutse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ankutse looking for a sweep. Not yet Ankutse, not yet.
Hinds wants to control from the top but Ankutse keeps moving.
Ankutse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hinds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinds!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinds is trying desperately to improve position.
Ankutse is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hinds gets back to half guard.
Hinds wants to improve his position but Ankutse is controlling well.
Ankutse in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hinds tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ankutse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aadilou Ankutse!
During a confident post fight interview, Aadilou Ankutse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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