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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chimzat Khamaev (ranked 4453 p4p, 4641 weight class) and Ben Licht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chimzat Khamaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Licht!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Licht.
Licht tries to sprawl but Khamaev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Licht wants to control but Khamaev is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Licht trying to control here.
Licht gets full guard.
Licht controls Khamaev momentarily but Khamaev frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Licht gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khamaev is trying to keep Licht in close.
Licht with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht trying to control but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Licht scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khamaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Licht sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khamaev's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Khamaev wants to control but Licht passes into side.
Khamaev is trying to get back to half guard.
Khamaev gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khamaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Licht on the ground.
Licht is looking to take a break and control but Khamaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khamaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Licht pulls his head out easily.
Khamaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khamaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Licht scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khamaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khamaev tries to get out of the position.
Khamaev is not content to let Licht control the position.
Khamaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Licht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamaev wants to control but Licht is keeping busy.
Licht is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Khamaev gets back to half guard.
Khamaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Licht is working away from the top position though.
Licht thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Licht is keen to just control but Khamaev is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khamaev defending well though.
Licht is keen to just control but Khamaev is a slippery customer.
Khamaev actively working from the bottom here.
Licht is trying to control. Khamaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khamaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khamaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Licht is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Licht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khamaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Licht has managed to get both his arms back between Khamaev's legs - danger averted.
Licht works over Khamaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Licht wants to control from the top but Khamaev keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Licht will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Licht walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khamaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khamaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Licht sprawls well. Licht wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Licht connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Licht misses with a looping left.
Licht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Licht misses with a straight left.
Khamaev slips a jab from Licht.
Khamaev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Licht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev clinches.
Licht tries a body shot but Khamaev blocks it.
Licht blocks a body shot from Khamaev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Licht - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Licht receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Licht gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khamaev regains guard.
Khamaev 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.
Khamaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Licht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Licht is working Khamaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khamaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht postures up.
Khamaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Licht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Licht trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Licht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Licht postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khamaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Licht has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khamaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khamaev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht trying to control but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Khamaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Licht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Licht wants to land a leg kick but Khamaev is out of range.
Licht walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khamaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khamaev shoots in for a double leg but Licht sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khamaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Licht.
Licht jabs Khamaev right on the nose. Khamaev blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Licht.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khamaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimzat Khamaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khamaev checks a leg kick.
Licht misses with an uppercut.
Khamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Licht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Licht throws a leg kick
and Khamaev counters by clinching up.
Licht tightens his grip and picks Khamaev up, before dumping him to the ground. Khamaev manages to land in guard.
Licht connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Licht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Licht trying to control but Khamaev is working from the bottom.
Khamaev is looking for a triangle but Licht pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khamaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Licht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Licht has managed to clinch.
Licht lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Licht in particular looking to stall.
Licht is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khamaev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Licht manages to move to mount!
Licht working the ground and pound effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamaev tries to hold on but Licht pushes him away.
Licht landing punches.
Licht lands with some strikes.
Licht lands a heavy elbow.
Licht landing punches.
Licht scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khamaev?
Licht prevents Khamaev from getting the reversal.
Licht avoids the attempt from Khamaev to control.
Licht breaks from Khamaev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamaev can't escape the position.
Licht fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Licht is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khamaev is surviving well by controlling Licht's body position as best he can.
Licht working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Licht lands with some strikes.
Khamaev is squirming around, avoiding Licht's attempts to control the action.
Licht avoids the attempt from Khamaev to control.
Ben Licht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht cracks Khamaev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Licht avoids the attempt from Khamaev to control.
Licht lands a heavy elbow.
Licht avoids the attempt from Khamaev to control.
Licht can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khamaev is looking to escape.
Licht scoring with strikes but Khamaev is staying in there.
Licht with shots to the head and body - Khamaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht landing strikes, looking to finish!
Licht scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khamaev?
Khamaev is in a horrible position here. Licht smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Licht looking to control but Khamaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Licht punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khamaev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Licht looking to secure an arm triangle but Khamaev defends it well.
Chimzat Khamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licht with good strikes from the mount here!
Khamaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Licht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Licht winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Licht!
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