PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 3242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Cruickshank (ranked 6253 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.

Abdul Rahim
vs
Cruickshank

173 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roderick Cruickshank !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruickshank misses with a takedown attempt - Abdul Rahim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruickshank tries to clinch but Abdul Rahim is having none of it.
Abdul Rahim shoots in and drives through. Cruickshank sprawls well.
Abdul Rahim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruickshank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul Rahim sprawls well. Abdul Rahim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruickshank gets slowly back to his feet.

Cruickshank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abdul Rahim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdul Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abdul Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Cruickshank 's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruickshank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruickshank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruickshank is looking to stand up but Abdul Rahim isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruickshank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Cruickshank pushes a forearm under Abdul Rahim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Abdul Rahim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roderick Cruickshank !