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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between August Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigor Khamidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August Velazquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigor Khamidov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khamidov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Velazquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khamidov is looking to stand up but Velazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velazquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khamidov wants to get back to his feet but Velazquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez controlling from the top position.
Velazquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez trying to control but Khamidov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khamidov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velazquez manages to pass to side control.
Khamidov kicks Velazquez off and gets back to his feet.
Khamidov misses with a hook.
Velazquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velazquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khamidov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Velazquez manages to mount him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khamidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velazquez controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khamidov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Velazquez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Velazquez with shots to the head and body - Khamidov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Khamidov is trying to stand but he's just given Velazquez his back.
Velazquez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Khamidov hold on?!
Khamidov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khamidov wants to get back to his feet.
Velazquez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is persistently looking for the submission but Khamidov is defending it well.
Velazquez lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velazquez wants to control but Khamidov is keeping busy.
Velazquez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Khamidov showing good submission defense here.
Khamidov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Khamidov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Velazquez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Khamidov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). August Velazquez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
38% |
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