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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 3483 p4p, 390 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2698 p4p, 304 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ice Tea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov avoids it really well and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalidov. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tea (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tea is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khalidov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov has control of an arm but Tea manages to advance to Khalidov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tea (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov just looking to survive in the bad position.
Tea goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Khalidov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tea (4) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tea (4) vs (9) Khalidov
Tea wants to control but Khalidov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Khalidov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Khalidov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Khalidov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tea is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mamed Khalidov!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11989 p4p, 574 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2254 p4p, 243 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Khalidov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Starseed (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (0) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov goes for an armbar but Starseed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Starseed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov pulls Starseed in to control the position.
Khalidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Starseed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khalidov is controlling Starseed's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khalidov pulls Starseed in close to his closed guard and prevents Starseed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starseed is pushing down on Khalidov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khalidov is fighting to maintain full guard but Starseed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov is concentrating on defense, preventing Starseed from advancing position.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Khalidov trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov is concentrating on defense, preventing Starseed from advancing position.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Khalidov is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov is still trying to improve position.
Starseed forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (8) vs (6) Khalidov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Khalidov wants to escape the position.
Starseed gets his hands free as Khalidov looks to control.
I really don't envy Khalidov right now.
Khalidov keeps trying to improve his position.
Starseed avoiding Khalidov 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Starseed is staying active.
Good control from Starseed.
Khalidov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Starseed manages to sink in the hooks.
Starseed controlling well, preventing Khalidov from escaping the position.
Starseed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Starseed avoiding Khalidov 's attempts to control his hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeps control of the position as Khalidov tries to break free.
Starseed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Khalidov doesn't escape.
Khalidov just trying to survive but Starseed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Khalidov is in bad spot here.
Starseed not allowing Khalidov to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Starseed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Khalidov's body.
Khalidov tries to escape but Starseed has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khalidov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Starseed.
Khalidov rolls, trying to escape but Starseed keeps control of the position.
Khalidov trying to control the hands but Starseed won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Khalidov right now.
Khalidov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khalidov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Khalidov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Khalidov is looking to improve his position.
Starseed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to control Starseed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidov avoid being mounted?
Starseed controlling the action here.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Starseed has control of the leg.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starseed is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed not doing much here.
Starseed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khalidov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Starseed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (11) vs (6) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to take his opponent's back but Khalidov doesn't allow it.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Starseed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Khalidov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Starseed has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Starseed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (14) vs (6) Khalidov
Starseed controlling the position well here. Khalidov rolled but Starseed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Starseed is hanging on to Khalidov's back as he tries to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Starseed controlling the positon.
Khalidov is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Starseed just sinks the hooks in.
Khalidov turns into Starseed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (14) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Starseed managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to pass into half guard but Starseed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Starseed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (16) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov has control of Starseed's left arm, preventing Starseed from doing any damage.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (16) vs (10) Khalidov
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Indigo Starseed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 545 p4p, 65 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 2088 p4p, 230 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hero Galanos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidov clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Galanos is trying to pull guard but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage.
Galanos pulls Khalidov into guard.
Galanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos has his foot on Khalidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidov trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (3) Khalidov
Khalidov trying to control the position but Galanos is working away.
Galanos can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galanos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galanos is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galanos struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face as Khalidov controls the position.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khalidov has knee on belly momentarily but Galanos bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galanos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (6) Khalidov
Galanos is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galanos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (6) Khalidov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his hands on Galanos's head, controlling the position.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (8) Khalidov
Khalidov is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Galanos looking to control.
Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (11) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to advance to mount but Galanos instead regains half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Galanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Galanos is working away.
Khalidov is working for a kimura but Galanos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Galanos is having none of it.
Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Galanos trying to control here.
Galanos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (14) Khalidov
Galanos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.
Khalidov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos gets full guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos working for a triangle but Khalidov defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between Galanos's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pushing down on Galanos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galanos is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galanos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidov.
Khalidov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (17) Khalidov
Galanos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (2) vs (19) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to control but Galanos wriggling away.
Galanos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov is stalling here. Galanos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khalidov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Galanos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (6) vs (19) Khalidov
Galanos trying to control the position but Khalidov is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Galanos takes a little break here. Khalidov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khalidov regains half guard.
Galanos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Galanos's head to control him but Galanos postures up.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Khalidov defending well.
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 19 to 6.
Mamed Khalidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Khalidov on that attempt.
Khalidov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Khalidov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khalidov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov is pushing down on Cage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cage is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
Khalidov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov.
Khalidov working Cage over with strikes.
Cage won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount. #T1#
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it.
Khalidov stalling.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working.
Khalidov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head.
Khalidov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khalidov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khalidov just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Khalidov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khalidov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cage's guard. #T2#
Khalidov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage is trying is best to control the position here.
Cage won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount.
Cage keeping hold of Khalidov's head, controlling as best he can.
Khalidov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khalidov moves nicely into side control.
Khalidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cage is avoiding damage well.
Khalidov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cage dodges the ground and pound from Khalidov.#T3#
Cage is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov tries to move to mount but Cage blocks the move with his legs.
Cage struggling a bit here.
Khalidov wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Khalidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cage is avoiding damage well.
Khalidov takes a little break here. Cage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cage is trying to improve his position.
Cage wants to get back to his feet but Khalidov drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage misses with a hook.#TD2#
Khalidov shoots in and bounces Cage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cage kicks Khalidov off and gets to his feet.
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!
#R2#
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidov. Khalidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage connects with a nice looking jab.
Khalidov walks into a left hand.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Khalidov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cage quickly recovers to half guard.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khalidov is just content to waste time from the top position. Cage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cage managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Cage pulls Khalidov in to control the position.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Khalidov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Cage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalidov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Khalidov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
Khalidov trying to move into half guard but instead Cage has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Khalidov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Khalidov trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Khalidov forces his way into half guard.
Cage is not content to let Khalidov control the position.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Cage will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Khalidov moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.#TD2#
Khalidov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Cage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Khalidov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage throws a low kick, looking for Khalidov's leg but Khalidov calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Cage gets caught napping as Khalidov dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain guard.
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!
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Mamed Khalidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cage is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cage is looking to stand up but Khalidov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Khalidov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cage is looking to stand back up but Khalidov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REVR#
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalidov.
Cage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Khalidov throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Cage is not content to let Khalidov control the position.
Khalidov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Khalidov stands and throws Cage's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Cage on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Khalidov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cage down.
Khalidov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cage!
Khalidov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Khalidov punching from mount but Cage doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Khalidov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cage tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Cage wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov lands a big elbow.
Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Khalidov trying to control but Cage is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalidov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Khalidov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khalidov is in Rivera's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khalidov controlling from the top position.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov distracts Rivera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Khalidov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rivera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalidov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rivera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Rivera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khalidov 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.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov pushes down on Rivera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khalidov uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera.
Rivera is in a horrible position here. Khalidov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Khalidov! Rivera is hurt baaadly! Khalidov is firing away with more strikes - Rivera is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 2255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3089 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hannibal Lecter Sonr. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Hannibal Lecter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hannibal Lecter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but Lecter shows good takedown defense.
Khalidov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khalidov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lecter (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lecter is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (4) vs (2) Khalidov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khalidov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Lecter working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lecter tries for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khalidov, who protects the arm well.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.
Lecter prevents Khalidov from improving his position.
Khalidov is pressing down on Lecter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Lecter tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalidov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Lecter has gone for a leg lock! Khalidov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lecter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Lecter pulls Khalidov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now.
Lecter has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter, not yet.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lecter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lecter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Khalidov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lecter controlling Khalidov's posture.
Lecter wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Lecter.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lecter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Lecter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lecter (8) vs (4) Khalidov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lecter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lecter goes for an armbar but Khalidov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khalidov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lecter (8) vs (6) Khalidov
Lecter keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well,Lecter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lecter trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lecter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lecter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lecter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lecter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pushing down on Lecter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khalidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lecter is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov not doing much here.
Lecter trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lecter takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Hannibal Lecter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3014 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 6883 p4p, 719 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Kakuto has chosen Gorillaz-Dirty Harry as his entrance music. Tsuyoi Kakuto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kakuto sprawls well initially but Khalidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khalidov (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kakuto avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (5) vs (0) Kakuto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Khalidov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khalidov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidov trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Khalidov wants to advance to full mount but Kakuto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov postures up.
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khalidov escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (10) vs (0) Kakuto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is staying tight to Kakuto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't.
Khalidov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Khalidov maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto tries to hold on but Khalidov postures up.
Kakuto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (12) vs (2) Kakuto
Khalidov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (14) vs (2) Kakuto
Khalidov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kakuto still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kakuto has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Khalidov (14) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khalidov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (14) vs (8) Kakuto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Khalidov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov controlling Kakuto's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
Kakuto trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov controlling Kakuto's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (16) vs (8) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking Mamed Khalidov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: '今日は私が勝てないと神は私に言った
Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) しかし、明日はいつ'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3003 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mallister (ranked 8441 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jason Mallister!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidov drags the fight down to the ground.
Mallister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Mallister tries to pass.
Khalidov pulls Mallister in close to prevent any damage.
Mallister wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov pulls Mallister in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mallister is one step ahead there.
Mallister trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov is controlling Mallister's posture.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
Khalidov pulls Mallister in close to prevent any damage.
Khalidov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mallister manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (2) vs (0) Mallister
Mallister trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov is pushing down on Mallister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mallister is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mallister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mallister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov is taking a breather. Mallister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mallister is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallister avoid being mounted?
Mallister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Khalidov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (5) vs (0) Mallister
Mallister regains half guard.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Mallister is defending well.
Mallister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Mallister defends it.
Khalidov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (8) vs (0) Mallister
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallister wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Mallister is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Mallister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
Khalidov avoids the attempt from Mallister to control.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing that Khalidov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mallister should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mallister is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mallister is looking to get to half guard.
Khalidov controlling from mount.
Mallister tries to reverse the position but Khalidov maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
Mallister wants to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
Mallister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mallister is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mallister is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khalidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov prevents Mallister from getting the reversal.
Mallister tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mallister manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mallister tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
Mallister wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mallister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov prevents Mallister from improving his position.
Mallister trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov moves into full mount! Mallister won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (11) vs (0) Mallister
Mallister is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is trying to escape the mount.
Mallister tries to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khalidov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mallister is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (11) vs (2) Mallister
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Mallister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mallister looking to pass the guard.
Mallister wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is pulling down on Mallister's head to control his posture.
Mallister looking to sit in guard and control but Khalidov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (13) vs (2) Mallister
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mallister controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov is pushing down on Mallister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mallister is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mallister tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
Mallister is still trying to improve position.
Khalidov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (16) vs (2) Mallister
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
Mallister can't escape the position.
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mallister for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Khalidov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mallister is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Sands throws a big shot that misses.
Sands slips under a jab from Khalidov.
Sands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sands throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidov's shoulder, as Khalidov tries to avoid the shot.
Sands tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Khalidov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sands wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Winds of Winter inform me that Khalidov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khalidov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sands makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sands.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sands looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands working a defensive guard but Khalidov passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sands!
Khalidov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Let's hope that Khalidov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Khalidov trying to control but Sands is having none of it.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Sands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Khalidov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sands tries to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
Sands working to try and regain half guard.
Sands wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sands is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sands throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Sands misses.
Khalidov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Sands pushes him off.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
Sands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.
Sands throws a one two combo.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
A slow jab from Khalidov misses its intended target.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidov.
Sands throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Khalidov rushes Sands and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Khalidov wants to take the fight to the mat but Sands manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalidov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sands misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Sands.
Sands is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khalidov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick misses from Sands.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Sands.
Sands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalidov scores with a nice right hand.
Sands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.
Sands throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Khalidov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carl Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
Sands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sands is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sands goes for a double leg but Khalidov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khalidov continues to drive forward.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sands.
Sands misses with a looping left.
Khalidov throws a body kick that misses
and Sands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalidov blocks a jab.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sands circles away.
A big right from Khalidov misses.
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sands circles away.
Sands tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khalidov manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidov wants to clinch up but Sands keeps it at a distance.
Sands stuffs the takedown.
Sands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
Khalidov moves out of range as Sands strikes.
Khalidov ducks right into an uppercut from Sands.
Sands tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov darts in trying to clinch
and Sands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov slips a straight right by Sands.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Sands's head but Sands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sands manages to avoid it.
Sands lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Khalidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov is fighting to break Sands's control of his arms but Sands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Sands is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sands is retaining full guard.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamed Khalidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Khalidov is controlling the pace.
Sands wants to get back to full guard.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sands is looking to control Khalidov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sands avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sands throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
Khalidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sands circles away quickly and effectively.
Khalidov clobbers Sands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut.
Khalidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalidov connects with a single shot there.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands misses the jab.
Khalidov tries to clinch there but Sands circles away.
Khalidov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sands misses the jab.
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Sands is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidov. Khalidov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands needs to keep his hands up - Khalidov had a free shot at his head there.
Sands misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Khalidov moves into range and clinches up with Sands.#T1#
Sands misses with the head strike.
Sands is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Khalidov lands a takedown into guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sands has Khalidov pulled in close to control his posture.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Sands pulls Khalidov in close to prevent any damage.
Sands looking to control.
#T2#
Sands wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov trying to control but Sands is working from the bottom.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sands is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov stays in close to Sands's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.
Khalidov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Khalidov slips the punch.
Sands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sands slips under a jab from Khalidov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov slips under a jab from Sands.
Khalidov avoids a kick to the body.
Khalidov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Khalidov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
A big left from Sands misses.
Sands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidov pinned against the cage. Khalidov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidov! But no joy.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Khalidov's head but Khalidov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Khalidov moves into the clinch.
Khalidov blocks an uppercut.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov just leaning against Sands, taking a breather.
Khalidov has Sands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khalidov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khalidov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sands.
Khalidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidov misses with some punches.
Khalidov tries a body shot but Sands blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidov fails to land. #BC#
Sands manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Sands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khalidov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
A relieved looking Mamed Khalidov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17667 p4p, 162 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 4128 p4p, 535 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Khalidov manages to get underhooks.
Chiasson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khalidov after a bit of a struggle.
Chiasson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khalidov after a bit of a struggle.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Chiasson wants to take the fight to the mat but Khalidov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalidov is pressed up against the ropes. Chiasson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khalidov down to the mat. Khalidov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khalidov rushes Chiasson and presses him up against the ropes.
Chiasson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chiasson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Khalidov (4) vs (0) Chiasson
Khalidov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chiasson is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov tries to advance to mount but Chiasson denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov controlling the position from side mount.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chiasson is trying to get back to half guard.
Chiasson is letting Khalidov control him for a moment.
Chiasson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Khalidov stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to move to mount but Chiasson blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Chiasson is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Chiasson regains half guard.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Khalidov.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chiasson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (7) vs (0) Chiasson
Chiasson is trying to control Khalidov's posture but Khalidov avoids it.
Khalidov just content to control the position.
Khalidov trying to control the position but Chiasson is working away.
Chiasson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khalidov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control here.
Chiasson is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidov sits in half guard.
Khalidov prevents Chiasson from improving his position.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Khalidov.
Chiasson is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khalidov stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov stays in close to Chiasson's body and controls the position.
Khalidov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khalidov is thwarting Chiasson's attempts to control the position.
Chiasson tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov is stalling here. Chiasson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khalidov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chiasson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Khalidov (7) vs (4) Chiasson
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
Chiasson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khalidov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Chiasson from controlling successfully.
Khalidov wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chiasson trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pulls Chiasson in close to prevent any damage.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chiasson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chiasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov controlling the position.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson passes easily into half guard.
Khalidov is looking for a sweep. Chiasson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khalidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khalidov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (9) vs (4) Chiasson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov trying to control from Chiasson's half guard. Chiasson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov is pushing down on Chiasson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiasson is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chiasson is trying to get back to full guard.
Chiasson is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidov sits in half guard.
Chiasson is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Chiasson.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiasson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiasson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov is working hard here to advance position.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalidov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (12) vs (4) Chiasson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson being controlled for a moment.
Khalidov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chiasson for as long as he can get away with.
Chiasson is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Khalidov wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
Chiasson tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17591 p4p, 161 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17712 p4p, 152 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Khalidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalidov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Khalidov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov managing to control the position.
Khalidov working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Khalidov blocks the move with his legs.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khalidov gets back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Khalidov is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Well, if Dominguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Khalidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
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.
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Khalidov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov moves into full guard.
Khalidov is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Our spies down at at Winds of Winter inform us that Khalidov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 81: Pandora
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Tyson catches Khalidov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khalidov lands with an overhand left.
Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov is looking to counter punch.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khalidov is out of range and Tyson settles back down.
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Tyson slips a straight right by Khalidov.
A jab from Khalidov misses.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidov.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Khalidov with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Khalidov crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Khalidov back to his feet!#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!
Khalidov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Khalidov limp body while Tyson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky Tyson!
An out of breath Rocky Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 73: So What?
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bullocks misses with a straight left.
Bullocks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidov.
Bullocks scores with a jab to the head.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov misses with a left hand
and Bullocks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullocks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Bullocks moved out of range nicely.
Khalidov throws a right hand that misses
and Bullocks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khalidov thinking.
Bullocks throws a lazy right hand but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidov misses the target.
Bullocks is looking for a counter combo.
Bullocks punishes Khalidov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullocks punishes Khalidov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullocks throws a jab when Khalidov was well out of range.
Bullocks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullocks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidov.
Bullocks throws a lazy right hand but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullocks ducks right into an uppercut from Khalidov.
The fighters circling - Bullocks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Khalidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bullocks misses with a hook.
Bullocks slips under a jab.
Khalidov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bullocks to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullocks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullocks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Khalidov misses.
Bullocks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullocks throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bullocks.
Bullocks misses with an uppercut.
Bullocks misses with an uppercut. Khalidov saw that one coming.
Bullocks digs a good body shot into Khalidov's ribs.
Bullocks throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidov's shoulder, as Khalidov tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khalidov throws out a loose jab but Bullocks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidov misses with a combination
and Bullocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullocks throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Khalidov throws a lazy body kick
and Bullocks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullocks ducks under a wild hook from Khalidov.
Khalidov misses with a body shot.
Khalidov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullocks slips under a jab.#CL2#
Khalidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullocks looks to throw the jab but Khalidov is out of range.
Khalidov defending well as Bullocks loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullocks.
Bullocks lands a body shot.
Bullocks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullocks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Bullocks lands a big uppercut and Khalidov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khalidov looks OK. Bullocks waves Khalidov back to his feet!#ROC#
Khalidov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.#T3#
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Bullocks ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullocks finish him?
Khalidov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullocks throws a shot from downtown. Khalidov moves away and avoids it.
Bullocks slips under a jab from Khalidov.
Khalidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Khalidov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khalidov.
Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullocks.
Bullocks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullocks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullocks manages to avoid it.
Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullocks.
Khalidov wants to clinch up but Bullocks keeps it at a distance.
Bullocks swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidov.
Khalidov looks to throw the jab but Bullocks is out of range.
As Khalidov backs away, Bullocks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bullocks tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalidov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullocks doesn't seem bothered though.
Khalidov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Khalidov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bullocks.
Bullocks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Khalidov responds with a good body kick, but Bullocks manages to step out the way in time.
Khalidov throws an overhand right that lands on Bullocks's shoulder, as Bullocks tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bullocks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidov, as that shot connected.
Bullocks takes a swing at Khalidov's ribcage but misses.
Khalidov throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Bullocks counters with a nice right hand that sends Khalidov toppling to the canvas! Khalidov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bullocks finish him?!
Bullocks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalidov throws the kick towards the body but Bullocks avoids it.
Khalidov misses with the combination.
Khalidov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullocks throws out the jab.
Bullocks misses with a body shot.
Bullocks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullocks moves forwards but Khalidov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a hook but Bullocks avoids it easily.
Bullocks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bullocks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Khalidov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullocks.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut
and Bullocks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullocks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khalidov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bullocks circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khalidov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bullocks follows Khalidov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Bullocks!
An out of breath Harry Bullocks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5770 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1987 p4p, 266 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brooks 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.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Khalidov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khalidov instigates a clinch.
Khalidov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khalidov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov looking for a takedown.
Khalidov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Khalidov (4) vs (0) Brooks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks controlling the position for now.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov is looking to pass Brooks's guard but actually Brooks recovers to full guard.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
Brooks managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Khalidov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Khalidov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (4) vs (2) Brooks
Khalidov is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidov 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.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his hands on Brooks's head, controlling the position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalidov's guard.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Khalidov won't allow it.
Brooks prevents Khalidov from improving his position.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Khalidov is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov trying to control the position here.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brooks postures up.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khalidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Khalidov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brooks stacks Khalidov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brooks! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (4) vs (5) Brooks
Who's going to make the next move?
Brooks tries to move to mount but Khalidov blocks the move with his legs.
Khalidov is being controlled here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov being controlled for a moment.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov trying his best to control but Brooks has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (4) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Brooks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to control but Khalidov wriggling away.
Brooks content just to control the position here.
Khalidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidov defends it well.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Khalidov holds of for dear life.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov holds on for dear life.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalidov wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khalidov wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Brooks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brooks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Khalidov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (6) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 2528 p4p, 361 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5746 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thiago Thiago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Thiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov rushes Thiago and presses him up against the cage.
Khalidov gets underhooks to prevent Thiago's takedown attempt.
Khalidov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago is trying to keep an underhook but Khalidov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thiago (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thiago is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Thiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Thiago is looking to improve his position.
Thiago manages to get to full guard.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov controlling from the top position.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is really struggling to control Khalidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.
Khalidov forces his way into half guard.
Thiago controlling the position for now.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiago is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thiago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Thiago tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov is trying to control. Thiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thiago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thiago (4) vs (2) Khalidov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control but not successfully.
Khalidov wants to escape the position.
Thiago controls the action.
Khalidov wants to control his opponent's hands but Thiago gets his hands free.
Khalidov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thiago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Khalidov tries to break free.
Thiago is not going to allow Khalidov to sit and survive in this position.
Thiago has good solid back control here.
Khalidov trying to control the action but Thiago just sinks the hooks in.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago has the hooks in. Khalidov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khalidov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thiago's guard. Nice work there by Khalidov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thiago (4) vs (4) Khalidov
Thiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working a defensive guard here.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thiago wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Khalidov tries to pass.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khalidov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thiago is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Thiago is controlling Khalidov's posture.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thiago pulls Khalidov in close to his closed guard and prevents Khalidov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thiago is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Khalidov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Khalidov wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rashid Magomedov (ranked 3788 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5553 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa. Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rashid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khalidov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Khalidov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (3) Khalidov
Khalidov staying calm.
Khalidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Khalidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov trying to remain calm as Khalidov controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Khalidov taking a breather here.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Khalidov taking a breather here.
Magomedov tries to buck Khalidov off but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov happy to just control the position for now.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Khalidov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Khalidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khalidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Khalidov.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khalidov is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalidov wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Khalidov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (6) Khalidov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Khalidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Khalidov maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khalidov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Magomedov trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalidov uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (9) Khalidov
Magomedov tries to hold on but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khalidov prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khalidov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Drumpf Pharmaceutical. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khalidov controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Khalidov.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Khalidov controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Khalidov avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well,Magomedov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Khalidov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 9 to 0.
Mamed Khalidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 22232 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khalidov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makhov (0) vs (4) Khalidov
Makhov seems a little lost for a moment, as Khalidov dominates the positioning.
Makhov is looking to regain half guard here but Khalidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makhov is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Khalidov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Makhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makhov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Makhov is trying to control but can't.
Khalidov stalling.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makhov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidov is aware though and is defending well.
Makhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov pushes down on Makhov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Makhov defends it.
Khalidov stalling.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control from the bottom.
Khalidov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
Khalidov content to control rather than advance.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard.
Makhov moves into full guard.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov controlling the pace.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makhov is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov wants to pass to mount but Makhov is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to take a breather but Makhov is having none of it.
Khalidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhov tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makhov has a hand on Khalidov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Khalidov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (7) Khalidov
Khalidov controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidov avoids the attempt from Makhov to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov can't escape the position.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Makhov is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Makhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makhov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidov tries to control but Makhov wriggling away.
Khalidov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makhov regains half guard.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov is thwarting Makhov's attempts to control the position.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Khalidov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Drumpf Pharmaceutical. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Khalidov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov trying to hold on to Khalidov's head to control him but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working for a submission of some sort.
Makhov trying to control here.
Makhov looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
It looks like Khalidov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makhov won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to improve his position.
Makhov trying to control from the bottom.
Makhov wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but Makhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
Khalidov prevents Makhov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makhov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khalidov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (7) Khalidov
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov looking to control.
Khalidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makhov pushes down on Khalidov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makhov is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makhov tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Makhov is looking for a kimura here.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalidov sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalidov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidov wins on points by 7 to 2.
Mamed Khalidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DUEL#52 Naga Wing vs Riccuito
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kantola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Kantola being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Khalidov looking for a guillotine here but Kantola defends easily.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kantola passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov is looking to control Kantola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidov avoid being mounted?
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kantola controlling the action here. #SUB#
Khalidov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Khalidov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Khalidov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khalidov looking to control.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khalidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Kantola throws a nice looking combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khalidov tries to counter by clinching up but Kantola breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
Kantola is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns Kantola into the cage.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Kantola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov stalls.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Kantola 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.
#R2#
Kantola misses with a double jab.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola lands with a good body shot.
Kantola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Kantola bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Khalidov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov pulls Kantola in to control the position.
Oh Khalidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov seems to have got his legs back now.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kantola fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kantola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kantola somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ari Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Khalidov being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kantola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Khalidov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kantola to the ground. Khalidov is now in Kantola's guard.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.
Kantola has Khalidov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kantola closes the distance and clinches up with Khalidov, looking for a takedown. Kantola pushes Khalidov against the cage but Khalidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Kantola.
Kantola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kantola misses with a leg kick.
Khalidov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidov throws a leg kick which misses Kantola's front leg but catches the back leg as Kantola tries to avoid it.
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov throws a good cross that connects.
Khalidov tests Kantola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalidov is looking to counter the offense by Kantola and move into the clinch.
Khalidov blocks the body kick.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD#
Khalidov shoots in and bounces Kantola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khalidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Khalidov does it's job there.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kantola misses.
Ari Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kantola counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kantola wants to stall.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Khalidov lands a takedown into guard.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kantola pulls Khalidov in close to his closed guard and prevents Khalidov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Khalidov stands up from Kantola's guard - Khalidov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ari Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Kantola moves into range and clinches up with Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD#
Khalidov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantola's half guard.
Kantola wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola looking to control.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamed Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantola is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Miller clinches.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khalidov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalidov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Khalidov pushes him off.
Darius Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a combination
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##KD#
Miller cracks Khalidov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Khalidov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
#ROC#
Khalidov is rocked!
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Miller cracks Khalidov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Khalidov to stand back up!
Khalidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidov.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller wants to clinch up but Khalidov keeps it at a distance.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller moves out of range as Khalidov throws a body kick.
#T2#
Khalidov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khalidov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Miller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Khalidov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Khalidov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Miller!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Khalidov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harada.
Khalidov walks into a straight right hand from Harada.
Khalidov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khalidov sizes up Harada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khalidov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harada lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalidov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harada slips a jab and a cross from Khalidov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harada - that will leave a mark!
Khalidov throws a body shot but no joy.
Harada connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada throws a leg kick which misses Khalidov's front leg but catches the back leg as Khalidov tries to avoid it.
Harada tried to score with a low kick but Khalidov checks it.
Harada scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Harada throws the kick towards the body but Khalidov avoids it.#T1#
Harada misses with a straight left.
Khalidov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidov's calf.
That kick from Harada tenderised Khalidov's leg. Khalidov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidov darts in looking for a takedown but Harada gets double underhooks and turns Khalidov into the cage.
Khalidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harada tried to counter with a leg kick but Khalidov avoided it.
Harada scores with a nice head shot.
Harada catches Khalidov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Khalidov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenuichio Harada!
After winning the bout, Kenuichio Harada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Havoc 01
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Khalidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kasvi is pulling down on Khalidov's head. It's preventing any offense from Khalidov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasvi is looking to sweep but instead, Khalidov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kasvi is defending well.
Kasvi won't allow Khalidov to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Khalidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasvi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khalidov tries to pass to full mount but Kasvi defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but Kasvi is working away.
Khalidov prevents Kasvi from improving his position.
Kasvi is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kasvi keeps moving.
Kasvi is adopting a defensive guard.
Khalidov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khalidov won't allow Kasvi to sweep him here.
Kasvi controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalidov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasvi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasvi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov loads up on a big right hand but Kasvi slips the punch.
Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasvi counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov. #T3#
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Khalidov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Jyrki Kasvi has been cut.
Khalidov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khalidov tries a low kick but Kasvi avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kasvi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Kasvi avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasvi misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Khalidov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasvi misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Khalidov checks a leg kick.
Kasvi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Khalidov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Khalidov tenderised Kasvi's leg. Kasvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidov moves away.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasvi as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasvi in his tracks.
Kasvi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidov's calf.
Khalidov throws a leg kick but Kasvi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasvi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasvi misses with a looping right.
Khalidov is looking for the big counter here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasvi, right into the meat.
Kasvi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khalidov in his tracks.
Khalidov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasvi misses the target.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Khalidov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Kasvi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Kasvi as he connects with a hook.
Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khalidov throws a shot to the body.
Khalidov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasvi circles away.
Jab, jab by Kasvi - just one landing.
Khalidov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khalidov works Kasvi's body with a nice hook.
Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Kasvi. Those never looked like landing.
Khalidov throws a right hand that Kasvi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasvi also avoids with ease.
Kasvi misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidov unleashes a big counter combination but Kasvi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kasvi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasvi thows a leg kick but Khalidov checks it #TD2#
and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khalidov trying to control but Kasvi is working from the bottom.
Kasvi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khalidov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kasvi seems keen to control Khalidov's posture.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasvi throws a combination that misses
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Kasvi does no damage.
Khalidov throws an off balance right hand
and Kasvi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kasvi checks a leg kick.
Kasvi throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Khalidov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.
Kasvi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khalidov throws a head kick that misses.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov thumps Kasvi with a low kick.
Khalidov works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasvi looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidov is just out of range.
Khalidov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasvi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasvi is looking to wear down Khalidov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Kasvi.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khalidov lands a front kick.
Kasvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidov at a distance.
#T3#
Khalidov looks to land a left hand but Kasvi moved out of range nicely.
Kasvi moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Kasvi misses.
A jab from Kasvi does it's job there.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Kasvi.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that Kasvi avoids nicely.
Khalidov dips to his left and cracks Kasvi with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Khalidov blocks the leg kick.
Khalidov wants to counter with a clinch but Kasvi pushes him away.
Kasvi misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Jyrki Kasvi's cut is getting worse.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Khalidov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasvi throws a solid leg kick but Khalidov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasvi.
Kasvi misses with a body punch
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasvi lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand. #T4#
Kasvi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khalidov counters with a huge left! Kasvi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Khalidov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kasvi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Khalidov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamed Khalidov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Khalidov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leatherwood with a jab.
Leatherwood tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Khalidov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Leatherwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leatherwood walks into a jab.
Khalidov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leatherwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leatherwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Leatherwood has Khalidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidov can't find room to land a body shot as Leatherwood controls the action.
Leatherwood tries to land a knee to the head but Khalidov blocks with his arms.
Leatherwood misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khalidov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leatherwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leatherwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khalidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khalidov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Leatherwood. #CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leatherwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leatherwood misses with an elbow strike.
Leatherwood lands a knee to the head.
Khalidov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leatherwood prevents it.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khalidov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leatherwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leatherwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Khalidov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leatherwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khalidov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidov clobbers Leatherwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Leatherwood moves out of range as Khalidov throws a body kick.
#CL#
Khalidov gets a clinch.
Leatherwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidov digs a right hand into Leatherwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leatherwood's gas tank. #BC2#
Leatherwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leatherwood. Leatherwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Khalidov.
Khalidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Leatherwood.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khalidov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leatherwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khalidov throws a hook to the side of Leatherwood's head but Leatherwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidov lands an overhand right.
Leatherwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidov throws a wild body kick that Leatherwood sees coming a mile off.
Leatherwood connects with the punch.#T3#
Khalidov misses with a hook. Leatherwood ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leatherwood momentarily.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leatherwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
Leatherwood throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Khalidov connects with a right hand. Leatherwood shakes it off.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Leatherwood.
Khalidov misses with a hook to the body
and Leatherwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leatherwood throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leatherwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalidov throws a looping overhand right but Leatherwood ducks down to avoid it.
Malachi Leatherwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leatherwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Khalidov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leatherwood's head.
Khalidov wants to clinch#KD2#
and Leatherwood counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalidov! Leatherwood lets Khalidov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!
Leatherwood finds Khalidov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Khalidov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Leatherwood lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Khalidov will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malachi Leatherwood!
Our winner, Malachi Leatherwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GFC 46: Wong vs Lockyer
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Khalidov throws an overhand right that lands on Valentino's shoulder, as Valentino tries to avoid the shot.
Valentino misses the jab.
Khalidov blocks a jab.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Khalidov moves into range and clinches up with Valentino.
Khalidov lands an elbow inside that Valentino shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Rambo Valentino has been cut.
Khalidov controlling the action here for a moment.
Khalidov wants to take the fight to the mat but Valentino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalidov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khalidov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khalidov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khalidov scores with a shot to the side of Valentino's head.
Khalidov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
Khalidov misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch.
Valentino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentino takes one to the side of the head.
Valentino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
A little feinted left hand from Khalidov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khalidov moves out of range as Valentino strikes.
Khalidov lands an overhand right.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Valentino moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Khalidov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentino counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino cracks Khalidov with an open hand slap.
Khalidov scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Valentino tries to break the clinch but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Khalidov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valentino after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentino trying to land knees to the body.
Khalidov has Valentino pressed against the cage, preventing Valentino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khalidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khalidov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentinos head.
A short left from Khalidov.
Valentino is looking to control Khalidov's arms but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentino has his back to the cage. #TD#
Khalidov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Khalidov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentino preventing the sweep.
Khalidov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Valentino wants to stand but Khalidov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Khalidov is working an open guard so Valentino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valentino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.
Khalidov misses with a body kick.
Valentino scores with a nice strike.
Khalidov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov feints and then cracks Valentino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentino down.
Valentino jabs at Khalidov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov throws a shot from downtown. Valentino moves away and avoids it.
Valentino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Valentino moves away from the strike by Khalidov.
Valentino misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Khalidov knocks Valentino to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Valentino is rocked!
Valentino told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Valentino is trying to escape the position but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Valentino is still in real trouble! Can Khalidov finish him?#SUB#
Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valentino will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Valentino seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valentino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valentino is looking to regain half guard here but Khalidov keeps moving and retains side control.
Valentino is still trying to improve position.
Valentino tries to control but Khalidov manages to take his back.
Khalidov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rambo Valentino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a lazy head kick
and Khalidov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentino is just out of range.
Valentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamed Khalidov is winning the standup battle so far.
Khalidov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khalidov is looking to clinch.
Valentino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentino.
A big right from Valentino misses.
Khalidov Throws a clean left jab. Khalidov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Valentino's chin! Valentino crumbles to the ground and Khalidov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Khalidov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamed Khalidov!
A victorious Mamed Khalidov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rambo Valentino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm more thirsty, i want to get back in here tomorrow and fight again!!! Come on let me!!!'.
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Event:
GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Miller has been cut.#CL#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.#BC2#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khalidov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
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!
Khalidov shoots in but Miller avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidov on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Khalidov misses.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidov scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidov. Khalidov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller drops Khalidov with a big left hand! Khalidov is injured, injured bad! Miller jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Miller!
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Event:
GKNY 82 - Gumption v Great
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Khalidov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khalidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidov is thwarting Buster's attempts to control the position.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Buster preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buster is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalidov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Buster is positioning himself well to prevent Khalidov advancing to mount. #T1#
Khalidov trying to control the action but Buster is working from the bottom.
Khalidov controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Buster is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalidov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Buster.
Buster throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Buster moves away
and Buster counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buster's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bronko Buster has been cut.
Buster lands a nice hook to Khalidov's body. Khalidov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Khalidov has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Khalidov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khalidov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Buster trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khalidov looking for a guillotine here but Buster defends easily.
Khalidov pulls Buster in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Khalidov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Khalidov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buster is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Buster lands a left and a right that send Khalidov crashing to the mat, dazed. Buster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Khalidov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov switches off momentarily and Buster cracks him with a monster right hand! Khalidov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Buster dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Buster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronko Buster!
An out of breath Bronko Buster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Khalidov misses with a low kick.
Great slips a straight right by Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a right hand that misses
and Great counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khalidov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Great.
Great throws a big counter combination but Khalidov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khalidov thumps Great with a low kick.
Khalidov misses with a double jab.
Khalidov tries to bum rush Great with a series of wild strikes but Great uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Great on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Great avoids the body shot from Khalidov.
Great throws a big counter combination but Khalidov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khalidov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khalidov misses with a kick to the body
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khalidov misses with a looping right.
Great drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Great on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidov. #T1#
Khalidov blocks a jab.
Khalidov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
Khalidov scores with a punch to the head.
Khalidov motions for Great to come forward. Khalidov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Great is looking to counter punch.
Great dodges the punch combination from Khalidov.
Great swings for the body but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Great misses with a body shot.
Khalidov unleashes a big counter combination but Great bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khalidov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Great counters with a nice body shot.
Khalidov misses with a looping left.
Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidov misses with a right hand
and Great counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Khalidov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Great avoids the head kick by Khalidov.
Khalidov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches.
Great seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Great throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
And Khalidov responds with a good body kick, but Great manages to step out the way in time.
Khalidov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Great.
Khalidov throws a big shot that misses.
Great takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Great blocks the body kick.
A big left from Great misses.
Great blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Great swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Great is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidov.
Khalidov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Khalidov is looking to score with low kicks.
Khalidov misses with a double jab
and Great makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It looks like Great has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Khalidov misses with the body kick
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mamed Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Great.
A leg kick checked by Great.
Khalidov takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidov misses with an uppercut. Great saw that one coming.
Great jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khalidov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khalidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Great throwing a counter right hand but Khalidov manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Khalidov is predictable there
and Great counters with a huge left! Khalidov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Great isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Khalidov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Great!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Great!
After winning the bout, Cyrus Great thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Khalidov tries to work over Tiddlywinks's front leg with a kick but Tiddlywinks checks it.
Tiddlywinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks throws a lazy head kick
and Khalidov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khalidov checks a low kick from Tiddlywinks.
Khalidov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tiddlywinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidov throws a lazy right hand but Tiddlywinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidov pushes Tiddlywinks away with a front kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
#T1#
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Khalidov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiddlywinks misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Khalidov.
Tiddlywinks feints and then cracks Khalidov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khalidov down.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and Khalidov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidov checks a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
Khalidov unleashes a big counter combination but Tiddlywinks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Khalidov moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks tried to score with a low kick but Khalidov checks it.
Tiddlywinks checks a leg kick.
Khalidov throws a jab when Tiddlywinks was well out of range.
Tiddlywinks gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Khalidov counters with a big uppercut that knocks Tiddlywinks off his feet! Khalidov dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Tiddlywinks has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Khalidov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiddlywinks, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Khalidov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tiddlywinks is avoiding damage well.
Khalidov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tiddlywinks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tiddlywinks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiddlywinks tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Khalidov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tiddlywinks to his feet.
Tiddlywinks throws a combination that misses
and Khalidov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks pushes Khalidov away with a front kick.
Khalidov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks throws a front kick aimed at Khalidov's knee but Khalidov avoids it well.
Khalidov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a looping overhand right but Khalidov ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A head kick misses from Tiddlywinks.
Despite the aggression on Khalidov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiddlywinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidov throws out the jab.
Tiddlywinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidov moves out of range as Tiddlywinks throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Khalidov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiddlywinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Khalidov's head.
Khalidov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiddlywinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Khalidov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiddlywinks can pounce on him.
Khalidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tiddlywinks throws a lazy head kick
and Khalidov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Tiddlywinks is rocked!
Tiddlywinks ducks into an uppercut from Khalidov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamed Khalidov!
After the big win, Mamed Khalidov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Roger Tiddlywinks was interviewed post fight and said 'I want icecream mom'.
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Event:
GKNY 63 - Sackett V Murhaa II
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Rougeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rougeau moves into the clinch.
Khalidov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rougeau backwards.
Rougeau misses with a body punch.
Rougeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Khalidov controls his hands.
Khalidov tries to work over Rougeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khalidov blocks a body shot from Rougeau.
Rougeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidov prevents a body shot from Rougeau. #BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rougeau looking to score a takedown here. Khalidov is defending well but Rougeau drives through and ends up in Khalidov's guard.#ES#
Khalidov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Khalidov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rougeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Khalidov.#CL#
Rougeau gets tackled into the cage by Khalidov. Khalidov maintains the clinch.
Khalidov works on Rougeau's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rougeau has closed the distance and engaged Khalidov in a clinch.
#BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidov misses the target. #TD2#
Rougeau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khalidov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rougeau is in Khalidov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Khalidov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rougeau has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov tries to clinch up but Rougeau circles away and keeps his distance.
Rougeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Khalidov darts in and clinches Rougeau up against the cage.
Rougeau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khalidov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rougeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it. #CL#
Khalidov forces Rougeau back against the cage and clinches.
Khalidov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
Rougeau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khalidov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rougeau trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Khalidov has a couple of punches blocked by Rougeau.
Rougeau takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov is stalling here.
We've been hearing reports that Khalidov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
Khalidov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khalidov blocks a body shot from Rougeau.
Rougeau tries a body shot but Khalidov blocks it.
Khalidov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khalidov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rougeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidov.
Rougeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Khalidov has managed to clinch.
Khalidov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Khalidov on the inside.
Khalidov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rougeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
Rougeau has a couple of punches blocked by Khalidov.
Rougeau working aggressively here.
Khalidov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Khalidov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rougeau instigates a clinch.
Khalidov lands an uppercut.
Rougeau is working Khalidov over against the cage.#BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rougeau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Rougeau.#CL#
Khalidov forces Rougeau back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rougeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Khalidov drives through and clinches with Rougeau against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov wants to stall.
Rougeau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khalidov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rougeau can turn it around.
Khalidov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Khalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau moves out of range.
Khalidov punishes Rougeau's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Khalidov closes the distance and clinches.
Rougeau avoids the elbow strike from Khalidov, against the cage.
Rougeau misses with a body punch.
Khalidov prevents a body shot from Rougeau.
Rougeau misses with a body punch.
Khalidov gets underhooks to prevent Rougeau's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khalidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rougeau backwards.
Khalidov is pressed up against the cage. Rougeau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khalidov down to the mat. Khalidov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Rougeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rougeau looks to land a combination. Khalidov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
Rougeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rougeau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalidov wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rougeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
Khalidov is looking to clinch.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau moves out of range.
Rougeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Khalidov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rougeau circles away.
Rougeau jabs Khalidov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Khalidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rougeau lands a body shot.
Rougeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidov has Rougeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rougeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Khalidov manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rougeau closes the distance and pushes Khalidov back into the cage.
Rougeau tries to throw a body punch but Khalidov avoids it by throwing Rougeau back against the cage.
Khalidov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidov misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Rougeau.
Khalidov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rougeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Rougeau on the inside.
Rougeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rougeau tries a body shot but Khalidov blocks it.
#T2#
Khalidov prevents the takedown attempt.
Khalidov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Rougeau breaks from the clinch.
Khalidov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Khalidov has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khalidov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rougeau's brow.
Rougeau prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khalidov goes for a takedown attempt but Rougeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khalidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rougeau can do to turn this around?
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
Rougeau throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Khalidov lands with a straight right. Rougeau didn't see that one coming.
Rougeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Rougeau pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Khalidov as Rougeau shoots in.
Khalidov throwing a counter right hand but Rougeau manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rougeau throws a body punch but Khalidov moves out of range.
Rougeau swinging wildly here.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau moves out of range. #CL#
Khalidov has closed the distance and engaged Rougeau in a clinch.
Rougeau tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidov.
Mamed Khalidov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rougeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khalidov tries to stall but Rougeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khalidov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rougeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rougeau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalidov is defending well for now.
Rougeau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rougeau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khalidov after a bit of a struggle.
Rougeau takes a shot to the head.
Khalidov scores with a shot to the side of Rougeau's head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Rougeau.
Rougeau tries to throw a body punch but Khalidov avoids it by throwing Rougeau back against the cage.
Rougeau missing with knees to the body.
Rougeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rougeau landing knees to the head.
Rougeau looking for a takedown.
Rougeau avoiding damage.
A short right from Khalidov on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rougeau scores with a shot to the side of Khalidov's head.
A short uppercut from Khalidov. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rougeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Rougeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rougeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidov.
Rougeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Khalidov clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khalidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Rougeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Khalidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rougeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidov.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rougeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rougeau sizes up Khalidov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Rougeau pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Rougeau on that attempt.
Khalidov wants to clinch.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Khalidov instigates a clinch.
Khalidov managing to block the knees to the body from Rougeau.
Khalidov taking a breather.
Rougeau scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rougeau trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidov.
Rougeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khalidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rougeau gets through Khalidov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khalidov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rougeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rougeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rougeau throws a hook but Khalidov blocks it.
Rougeau is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khalidov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rougeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rougeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Khalidov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rougeau pushes Khalidov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Khalidov breaks from the clinch.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rougeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rougeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rougeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rougeau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Khalidov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rougeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rougeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rougeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rougeau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rougeau somewhat.
A combination from Rougeau does no damage. #CL#
Khalidov rushes Rougeau and presses him up against the cage.
Rougeau tries to throw a body punch but Khalidov avoids it by throwing Rougeau back against the cage.
Khalidov lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rougeau.
Rougeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidov's elbow.
Rougeau misses with some punches.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Rougeau looking for a takedown.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Rougeau.
Khalidov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rougeau's elbow.
Khalidov slowing the pace effectively.
Khalidov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rougeau blocking some punches.
Khalidov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rougeau backwards. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rougeau swings for the body but Khalidov moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rougeau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khalidov - the referee stops the clock and Rougeau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khalidov. Rougeau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khalidov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khalidov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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