The Xtreme Couture representative was in control of the action through the opening two rounds, landing the bigger blows while showing a little more aggression and an ability to take a couple good shots. While pressing in the third, he hurt Brundage on the feet, then looked to swarm, with the two men clashing heads in the midst of the chaotic frenzy, leading to Brundage collapsing to the canvas and Abdul-Malik pouncing to push for the finish.
After a review of the tape, the clash of heads was deemed the cause for the stoppage, resulting in the round being scored and the undefeated prospect landing on the positive side of the scorecards. A member of last year’s DWCS graduating class, Abdul-Malik is now 3-0 in the UFC, and clearly has a bright future inside the Octagon.
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