PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khalidovv
vs
Hartmann

195 cm
27
200 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

190 cm
31
201 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Savage

Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv throws a sloppy head kick and Hartmann moves out of range easily.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hartmann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khalidovv throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartmann.
Hartmann thumps Khalidovv with a low kick.
Hartmann staying out of range there.
Khalidovv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovv misses the target.
Khalidovv takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Khalidovv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khalidovv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovv cracks Hartmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hartmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidovv has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Khalidovv or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Khalidovv drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khalidovv is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartmann has wrist control.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalidovv stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
Khalidovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartmann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidovv!
Khalidovv 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.
Hartmann landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hartmann is looking to work his way around to Khalidovv's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Khalidovv wants to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidovv is looking to escape.
The referee warns Khalidovv that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalidovv tries to lock up and control but Hartmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartmann looking to finish with strikes here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hartmann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khalidovv wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hartmann.
Khalidovv is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidovv tries to hold on but Hartmann postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khalidovv reaches up to try and control the position but Hartmann seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Khalidovv rolls and tries to escape and now Hartmann has his back!

Hartmann working for the choke.
Khalidovv breaks Hartmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khalidovv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalidovv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Khalidovv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khalidovv trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartmann defends it nicely.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hartmann instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Khalidovv decides to pull guard.
Khalidovv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidovv controls Hartmann momentarily but Hartmann frees himself.
Khalidovv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erwin Hartmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Khalidovv throws a low kick but Hartmann avoids it.
Khalidovv throws a leg kick but Hartmann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khalidovv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartmann.
Hartmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Khalidovv misses its intended target.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovv misses with a straight left.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartmann leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovv goes for a double leg but Hartmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hartmann continues to drive forward.
Hartmann gets through Khalidovv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Khalidovv gets control of Hartmann's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khalidovv will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidovv is trying to control the position but Hartmann postures up.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann postures up.
Hartmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.
Khalidovv trying to keep a closed guard but Hartmann is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidovv keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Hartmann advances position into side control!

Hartmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidovv, who protects the arm well.
Khalidovv prevents Hartmann from improving position.
Khalidovv is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Khalidovv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartmann passes to full mount!
Hartmann raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovv holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hartmann tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Khalidovv is squirming around, avoiding Hartmann's attempts to control the action.
Khalidovv tries to reverse the position but Hartmann maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants to hold on but Hartmann pushes him away.

Hartmann looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidovv defends it well.
Hartmann prevents Khalidovv from getting the reversal.
Hartmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidovv is looking to escape.
Khalidovv is trying to escape the mount.
Hartmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartmann tries to control but Khalidovv wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv regains half guard.
Khalidovv is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hartmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidovv is just riding it out for now. Hartmann eventually gives up the hold.
Hartmann is thwarting Khalidovv's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hartmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidovv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidovv wants to control but Hartmann is keeping busy.
Hartmann is keen to just control but Khalidovv is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hartmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Khalidovv walks into a jab.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalidovv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khalidovv throws an overhand right that lands on Hartmann's shoulder, as Hartmann tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovv avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovv. Hartmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.

Khalidovv gets the takedown into side control.
Khalidovv creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hartmann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Khalidovv stands up.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartmann lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann leaves Khalidovv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hartmann.
Khalidovv doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hartmann counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartmann lands an uppercut.
Hartmann pushes Khalidovv back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Khalidovv jumps into guard, dragging Hartmann to the mat.
Hartmann controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann postures up.
Khalidovv 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.
Hartmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidovv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidovv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Khalidovv is keeping the position.
Hartmann trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Hartmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Erwin Hartmann 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.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Khalidovv circles away.
Khalidovv misses with an uppercut. Hartmann saw that one coming.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovv.
Hartmann scores with a kick to the body.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Hartmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hartmann rushes Khalidovv and presses him up against the ropes.
Hartmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalidovv on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalidovv jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Khalidovv jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalidovv is defending well for now.
Khalidovv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartmann smiles and moves away.
Hartmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Hartmann lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khalidovv attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up with Hartmann, looking for a takedown. Khalidovv pushes Hartmann against the ropes but Hartmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Khalidovv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidovv somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovv.
Mamed Khalidovv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann lands a head kick. Khalidovv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartmann 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Erwin Hartmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.