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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes to the ring accompanied by Mamed - CoreMoon. Oliveira has chosen Marcelo D2 - Desabafo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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190 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Khalidov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Khalidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidov manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Khalidov's guard.
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalidov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliveira wants to get up but he can't break Khalidov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
Khalidov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov moves out of range of the body kick from Oliveira.
Khalidov feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov 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.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Khalidov seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
Khalidov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Khalidov off! Khalidov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khalidov counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalidov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khalidov working away.
Khalidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Khalidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Oliveira trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Khalidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khalidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khalidov is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khalidov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Khalidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Khalidov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalidov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Khalidov off! Khalidov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira looking to control.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalidov has Oliveira in his guard.
Khalidov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Khalidov is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Khalidov off! Khalidov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Ricardo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalidov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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