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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Pap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid AlKatheer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AlKatheer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Battery. Antonis Pap is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonis Pap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khalid AlKatheer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AlKatheer tries to land a leg kick but Pap saw it coming and moves away.
Pap works over AlKatheer's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from AlKatheer.
AlKatheer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pap is fending him off so far but AlKatheer persists. Nope, Pap circles away and we're back to standing.
AlKatheer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pap counters with a low kick, right behind AlKatheer 's knee.
Pap throws a head kick that misses.
AlKatheer shoots in for a double leg but Pap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pap rushes AlKatheer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pap letting AlKatheer take a breather here.
AlKatheer manages to break the clinch.
AlKatheer fails with an attempt to clinch.
AlKatheer closes the distance and pushes Pap back into the cage.
AlKatheer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AlKatheer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pap circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pap closes the distance and pushes AlKatheer back into the cage.
AlKatheer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AlKatheer wants to clinch.
Pap throws a push kick but AlKatheer slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Pap. Those never looked like landing.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch but Pap is avoiding it.
AlKatheer closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on AlKatheer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
AlKatheer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalid AlKatheer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pap throws a leg kick that is checked
and AlKatheer counters by clinching up.
AlKatheer tries a body shot but Pap blocks it.
Pap is trying to force a seperation but AlKatheer has the dominant position.
Pap wants to break free but AlKatheer has control.
AlKatheer throws a knee to the head but misses.
AlKatheer stalling in the clinch.
AlKatheer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pap blocks a body shot from AlKatheer.
AlKatheer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AlKatheer misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pap misses with a head kick.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pap blocks a head kick by AlKatheer.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch but Pap is avoiding it.
Pap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AlKatheer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from AlKatheer misses.
AlKatheer misses with an attempted mid kick.
AlKatheer tries to close the distance and clinch but Pap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AlKatheer throws a nice inside leg kick.
AlKatheer fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
AlKatheer clinches up against the cage.
Pap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AlKatheer tries to clinch but Pap moves out of range.
AlKatheer tries to clinch but Pap moves out of range.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pap counters with a good low kick that AlKatheer was not able to check.
Pap goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and AlKatheer is able to avoid easily.
AlKatheer avoids the head kick by Pap.
Pap throws a sloppy head kick and AlKatheer moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid AlKatheer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch.
AlKatheer tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from AlKatheer misses the target.
Pap avoids the head kick by AlKatheer.
AlKatheer moves out of range as Pap throws a body kick.
AlKatheer clinches up against the cage.
AlKatheer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pap is defending well for now.
AlKatheer can't find room to land a body shot as Pap controls the action.
AlKatheer wants a takedown.
Pap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AlKatheer has him pressed against the cage.
AlKatheer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pap fails to land with a series of punches.
Pap moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pap lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
AlKatheer has closed the distance and engaged Pap in a clinch.
Pap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from AlKatheer.
AlKatheer misses the shot to the body.
AlKatheer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pap counters with a series of strikes. AlKatheer will be more careful next time no doubt.
AlKatheer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pap swivels and escapes.
AlKatheer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pap tries to bum rush AlKatheer with a series of wild strikes but AlKatheer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AlKatheer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pap circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pap avoids the head kick by AlKatheer.
Pap has taken the fight to the clinch.
AlKatheer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid AlKatheer.
AlKatheer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AlKatheer misses with a jab, cross combination.
AlKatheer blocks a head kick by Pap.
AlKatheer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pap counters with a head kick.
AlKatheer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pap circles away.
AlKatheer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pap as he jumps to the side.
AlKatheer is breathing heavily.
Pap keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AlKatheer blocks a head kick by Pap.
Khalid AlKatheer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pap swinging wildly here.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
AlKatheer motions for Pap to come forward. AlKatheer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
AlKatheer clinches.
AlKatheer breaks the clinch.
Pap misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from AlKatheer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pap throws a leg kick but AlKatheer sees it coming and moves out of range.
AlKatheer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pap breaks from the clinch.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch but Pap is avoiding it.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt.
AlKatheer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pap. Pap obviously looking to wear him down.
Pap throws a right and a left that AlKatheer avoids nicely.
Pap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AlKatheer.
Pap tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AlKatheer throws a head kick but Pap moves out of range.
AlKatheer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid AlKatheer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
AlKatheer tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pap instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pap is looking to break free of the clinch but AlKatheer has double underhooks.
AlKatheer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt.
AlKatheer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pap counters with a nice low kick that buckles AlKatheer's knee momentarily.
AlKatheer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AlKatheer throws a head kick but Pap moves out of range.
AlKatheer avoids the head kick by Pap.
Pap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pap looks for the body kick but AlKatheer saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from AlKatheer misses.
Antonis Pap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AlKatheer misses with a head kick.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch.
AlKatheer fails in his attempt to clinch.
AlKatheer tries to clinch but Pap is having none of it.
AlKatheer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pap circles away.
Pap keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Pap scores with a four punch combination!
AlKatheer moves to clinch but Pap breaks away
and Pap counters with a low kick, right behind AlKatheer 's knee.
AlKatheer throws a head kick that misses
and Pap counters with a low kick, right behind AlKatheer 's knee.
AlKatheer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pap.
AlKatheer tries to clinch
and Pap counters with a nice low kick that buckles AlKatheer's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AlKatheer rushes Pap and presses him up against the cage.
AlKatheer stalls.
Pap blocks a body shot from AlKatheer.
AlKatheer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
AlKatheer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AlKatheer tries to clinch up
and Pap counters with a nice leg kick.
AlKatheer is looking to clinch but Pap is avoiding it.
AlKatheer lands with a nice body kick.
Pap throws a sloppy head kick and AlKatheer moves out of range easily.
Pap does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
AlKatheer tries to clinch but Pap is having none of it.
AlKatheer tries to clinch there but Pap circles away.
AlKatheer misses with a head kick.
AlKatheer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pap's waist but Pap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AlKatheer off to one side.
AlKatheer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters with a head kick. That will keep AlKatheer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for AlKatheer.
AlKatheer effectively controlling the action here.
AlKatheer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pap tries to break free but AlKatheer pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antonis Pap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid AlKatheer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
AlKatheer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pap is keeping busy.
Pap prevents a body shot from AlKatheer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid AlKatheer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AlKatheer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid AlKatheer!
After the fight, Khalid AlKatheer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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