PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 2188 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Briet Neer (ranked 281 p4p, 474 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khalidovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Зима-мама 25/17. Mamed Khalidovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khalidovic
vs
Neer

183 cm
21
162
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
160
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Briet Neer!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khalidovic.
Neer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a right hand

and Neer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khalidovic won't be happy with that.

Neer is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidovic is defending well.
Khalidovic is looking for a sweep.
Khalidovic regains half guard, as Neer was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Neer connects with a nice short shot to Khalidovic's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khalidovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neer preventing the sweep.
Neer wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Khalidovic pulls Neer in to control the position.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard.

Neer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic wants to get back to his feet.
Khalidovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SYDNEY ELITE GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Khalidovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidovic keeps working.
Khalidovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neer wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Neer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidovic controls Neer momentarily but Neer frees himself.
Neer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neer wants to pass the guard but Khalidovic is keeping the position.
Khalidovic has his hands on Neer's head, controlling the position.
Neer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidovic is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Neer's shoulder, as Neer tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Neer's defenses.
Neer slips under a jab.
Neer with the counter takedown but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Khalidovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Neer feints the counter takedown.
Neer blocks a jab.
Neer unleashes a big counter combination but Khalidovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khalidovic tries to bum rush Neer with a series of wild strikes but Neer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Khalidovic coming out on top.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Neer avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Khalidovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neer.
Neer misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidovic is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Neer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neer slips under a jab.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Neer avoids it easily.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Neer ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a hook

and Neer counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidovic didn't expect that.

Khalidovic pushes Neer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khalidovic works Neer's body with a nice hook.
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!
Khalidovic throws a front kick aimed at Neer's knee but Neer avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that Neer ducks under and follows up with a left that Neer also avoids with ease.
Khalidovic sets himself, and Neer steps forward looking for the clinch! Khalidovic avoids it this time.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Neer moves his leg out of the way.
Neer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut. Neer saw that one coming.
Neer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khalidovic defends it well.
Neer is looking to clinch.
Mamed Khalidovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Neer slips a jab from Khalidovic.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Neer counters with a left to the body.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Neer dives in for a single leg takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalidovic thuds his right hand into Neer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalidovic cracks Neer with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Briet Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Neer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khalidovic is avoiding damage well.
Khalidovic regains half guard.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic is looking to improve his position.

Khalidovic makes his way to full guard, as Neer worked for a kimura.
Neer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neer is pushing down on Khalidovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Neer has managed to sneak the leg through.

Neer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neer is looking for a kimura here.
Briet Neer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khalidovic pushes Neer off looking to stand but Neer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neer's back!
Khalidovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Neer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Neer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Neer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Neer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Neer moved away.
Neer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khalidovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neer's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Neer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khalidovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Neer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neer wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer working away.
Khalidovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khalidovic wants to control but Neer is keeping busy.
Neer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidovic wants to improve his position but Neer is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neer is keen to just control but Khalidovic is a slippery customer.
Khalidovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neer working over Khalidovic with some ground and pound. Khalidovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalidovic regains full guard. Nicely done.

Neer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khalidovic dives on top into guard.

Neer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovic is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalidovic wanted to stand there but Neer had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Neer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khalidovic preventing the sweep.
Neer controls Khalidovic momentarily but Khalidovic frees himself.

Khalidovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Khalidovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot.
Jab by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Khalidovic finds it's way through Neer's defenses.
Khalidovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Neer fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neer wants to counter the offense by Khalidovic and move into the clinch position.
Khalidovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neer in his tracks.
Briet Neer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neer is rocked!
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khalidovic 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'