PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gogo Munjiza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Mamed Khalidov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Munjiza
vs
Khalidov

191 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

206 cm
20
241 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gogo Munjiza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidov darts in and clinches Munjiza up against the cage.
A short right from Munjiza.
Munjiza wants a takedown.
Munjiza tries to score a body lock takedown but Khalidov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Munjiza has Khalidov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khalidov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gogo Munjiza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Munjiza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khalidov is looking to escape.
Munjiza trying to pass the guard but Khalidov defending well.
Khalidov is trying to stand up here but Munjiza is controlling him well.

Munjiza is looking for a kimura here.
Munjiza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munjiza trying to control the action but Khalidov is working from the bottom.

Munjiza is trying to work for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munjiza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalidov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munjiza.
Khalidov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munjiza.

Khalidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Munjiza.

Munjiza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munjiza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munjiza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalidov's head.
Munjiza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet.
Munjiza wants to control but Khalidov is keeping him busy.
Khalidov taking some punishment here, with Munjiza in his half guard.
Khalidov is trying to stand back up but Munjiza is controlling him
Munjiza trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Munjiza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Munjiza misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Khalidov closes the distance and pushes Munjiza back into the cage.
Khalidov tries to work over Munjiza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Munjiza is looking to control Khalidov's arms but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munjiza has his back to the cage.
Khalidov gets through Munjiza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munjiza taking a breather.
Khalidov prevents the takedown attempt.
Khalidov throws a punch but it's blocked by Munjiza.
A shot in the inside from Khalidov.
Khalidov is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Khalidov as the two fighters clinch.
Khalidov gets through Munjiza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munjiza.
Khalidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khalidov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munjiza's brow.
Khalidov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munjiza backwards.
Khalidov stops a takedown attempt from Munjiza.

Khalidov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Munjiza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khalidov easily slips into full mount!
Munjiza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munjiza is breathing heavily.
Munjiza is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Khalidov decides to stand up.

Khalidov closes the distance and pushes Munjiza back into the cage.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
Munjiza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Munjiza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Khalidov clinches up with Munjiza and pushes him back against the cage.

Munjiza successfully pulls guard.
Munjiza trying to control the position.

Khalidov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
Khalidov is leaning against Munjiza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Munjiza blocks a body shot from Khalidov.
Munjiza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khalidov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khalidov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Munjiza is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Munjiza's defenses.
Oh Munjiza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Gogo Munjiza has been cut.
Khalidov lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov throws a big uppercut that drops Munjiza! More strikes from Khalidov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Munjiza lies dazed against the cage as Khalidov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.