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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibn Abdullah throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Wallace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Ibn Abdullah has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Wallace has Ibn Abdullah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wallace pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ibn Abdullah tumbling to the mat - Wallace dives into Ibn Abdullah's guard.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibn Abdullah wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibn Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ibn Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibn Abdullah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Wallace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace prevents Ibn Abdullah from escaping the position.#SUB#
Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibn Abdullah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibn Abdullah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Ibn Abdullah gets back to full guard.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Ibn Abdullah.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibn Abdullah is controlling Wallace's posture.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.#CL#
Wallace darts in and clinches Ibn Abdullah up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Wallace manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ibn Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibn Abdullah.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibn Abdullah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibn Abdullah can do to turn this around?#CL#
Wallace clinches up with Ibn Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ibn Abdullah pulls guard.
Wallace stays in close to Ibn Abdullah's body and controls the position.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Ibn Abdullah's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ibn Abdullah's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibn Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the position.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled here, momentarily.
Wallace preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ibn Abdullah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibn Abdullah trying to move into half guard but instead Wallace has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibn Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ibn Abdullah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wallace won't allow Ibn Abdullah to sweep him here.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desmond Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Ibn Abdullah.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Ibn Abdullah had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibn Abdullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibn Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibn Abdullah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibn Abdullah.
#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Ibn Abdullah lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Ibn Abdullah to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving. #T1#
Ibn Abdullah thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ibn Abdullah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wallace is now in half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wallace is staying active.
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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.
Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ibn Abdullah.
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. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Ibn Abdullah's temple.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibn Abdullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace. #SUB#
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibn Abdullah sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Wallace thows a huge punch but Ibn Abdullah dodges it nicely.
Ibn Abdullah gets back to full guard.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Wallace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibn Abdullah uses from the top position.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibn Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibn Abdullah looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musa Ibn Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ibn Abdullah's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ibn Abdullah moves into range and clinches up with Bullock.
Bullock taking a breather.
Bullock just leaning against Ibn Abdullah, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullock.
Bullock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bullock stalling against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Ibn Abdullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullock, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ibn Abdullah fails to land.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to push Bullock away but Bullock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bullock is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.#TD#
Bullock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to stand back up but Bullock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ibn Abdullah. #T1##REVB#
Ibn Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Bullock has control of the leg.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to maintain the position but Bullock is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Bullock is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibn Abdullah moves into full guard.
Ibn Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bullock with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibn Abdullah is pulling down on Bullock's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah looking for a guillotine here but Bullock defends easily.
#T3#
Ibn Abdullah working a defensive guard but Bullock passes into half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand up here but Bullock is controlling him well.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to control Bullock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibn Abdullah avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand.
Ibn Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Bullock has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bullock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ibn Abdullah tries to roll over but Bullock keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibn Abdullah throws the kick towards the body but Bullock avoids it.
Bullock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibn Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullock but Bullock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullock dodges the punch combination from Ibn Abdullah.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah pushes Bullock up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musa Ibn Abdullah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bullock takes one to the chin there.
Ibn Abdullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kevin Bullock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibn Abdullah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ibn Abdullah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Bullock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bullock breaks from the clinch.
Ibn Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullock but Bullock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibn Abdullah manages to circle out of the way.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a takedown
and Bullock counters with a series of strikes. Ibn Abdullah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kevin Bullock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Ibn Abdullah.#T1#
Ibn Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bullock counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ibn Abdullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but Bullock holds him up against the cage and eventually Ibn Abdullah drops back down to his feet.
Bullock avoiding damage as Ibn Abdullah throws knees to the body.
Ibn Abdullah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bullock effectively controlling the action here.
Ibn Abdullah wants a takedown but no success here.
Bullock throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Bullock controlling the action here for a moment.
Bullock controlling the action here for a moment.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Bullock jumps into guard, dragging Ibn Abdullah to the mat.
Ibn 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.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to sweep him here. #T3#
Ibn Abdullah pushing down on Bullock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ibn Abdullah stops Bullock from getting back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibn Abdullah on the ground.#SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibn Abdullah tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bullock controls his leg. #T4#
Bullock tries to kick Ibn Abdullah off but Ibn Abdullah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control. Bullock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bullock landing small, sideways elbows.
Bullock is refusing to be controlled, as Ibn Abdullah sits in half guard.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet.
Ibn Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibn Abdullah won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullock is retaining full guard.
Ibn Abdullah throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Bullock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ibn Abdullah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bullock's waist but Bullock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibn Abdullah off to one side. #CL2#
Ibn Abdullah has closed the distance and engaged Bullock in a clinch.
Bullock has Ibn Abdullah pressed against the cage.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bullock for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Bullock breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah looking to slow down the pace here.
Bullock is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bullock.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bullock is pushing Ibn Abdullah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Bullock.
Jab from Ibn Abdullah.#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah drives through and clinches with Bullock against the cage.
#BC2#
Ibn Abdullah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibn Abdullah has a takedown stuffed.
Bullock is looking to counter the offense by Ibn Abdullah and move into the clinch.
Bullock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibn Abdullah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2##CL2#
Ibn Abdullah clinches.
Ibn Abdullah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Musa Ibn Abdullah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Ibn Abdullah decides to pull guard.
Ibn Abdullah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bullock has passed into side control.
Ibn Abdullah tries to bench press Bullock off him but Bullock keeps the position.
Ibn Abdullah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bullock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ibn Abdullah will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep.
Bullock just content to control the position.
Ibn Abdullah regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullock prevents Ibn Abdullah from standing back up.
Ibn Abdullah tries to roll over but Bullock keeps him under control.
Ibn Abdullah has hold of Bullock's hands but Bullock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bullock is taking a breather. Ibn Abdullah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah looking for submissions off his back.
Ibn Abdullah flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Musa Ibn Abdullah.
I think Ibn Abdullah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Musa Ibn Abdullah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker tries for a takedown but Ibn Abdullah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Ibn Abdullah throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker wants to stand and escape but Ibn Abdullah is having none of it.
Ibn Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibn Abdullah is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah advances to half guard.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibn Abdullah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibn Abdullah's back!
Ibn Abdullah turns into Baker and is now in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet. #T1#
Baker is trying to control the position but Ibn Abdullah postures up.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Ibn Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Ibn 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.
Ibn Abdullah passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibn Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ibn Abdullah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ibn Abdullah decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibn Abdullah.
Ibn Abdullah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baker avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Ibn Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musa Ibn Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ibn Abdullah! #ES#
Ibn Abdullah bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibn Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baker counters with a left to the body.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Ibn Abdullah counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Baker looks winded!#T3#
Ibn Abdullah throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ibn Abdullah. Ibn Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibn Abdullah takes a shot to the head.
Baker is trying to drag Ibn Abdullah to the mat but Ibn Abdullah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Ibn Abdullah tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Ibn Abdullah drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Ibn Abdullah misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ibn Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ibn Abdullah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ibn Abdullah wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Musa Ibn Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Ibn Abdullah. Ibn Abdullah maintains the clinch.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the position but instead, Baker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibn Abdullah into the cage.
Ibn Abdullah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibn Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Baker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibn Abdullah uses from the top position.
Ibn Abdullah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibn Abdullah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.
Musa Ibn Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ibn Abdullah passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baker trying to control but Ibn Abdullah postures up.
Ibn Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibn Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibn Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well. #T2#
Baker is trying to stand back up but Ibn Abdullah is controlling him
Ibn Abdullah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ibn Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ibn Abdullah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Ibn Abdullah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker is in trouble now - Ibn Abdullah has advanced to mount!
Ibn Abdullah working the ground and pound effectively.
Ibn Abdullah cracks Baker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ibn Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ibn Abdullah looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker has given up his back here. Will Ibn Abdullah look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T4##SUB#
Ibn Abdullah is working for a rear naked choke. Baker is not defending it well and Ibn Abdullah has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Baker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Baker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Musa Ibn Abdullah!
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