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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdulvakhid Akhmadov (ranked 3774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quang Vi Tran (ranked 5445 p4p, 0 weight class). Tran has chosen Embrace You as his entrance music. Abdulvakhid Akhmadov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 cm
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdulvakhid Akhmadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quang Vi Tran!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhmadov gets a takedown into half guard.
Akhmadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhmadov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tran is looking to escape.
Akhmadov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akhmadov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akhmadov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akhmadov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akhmadov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tran thows a leg kick but Akhmadov checks it
and Akhmadov counters with a takedown into side control.
Tran looks winded!
Akhmadov controlling the position.
Akhmadov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tran is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Akhmadov staying calm.
Akhmadov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tran!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tran can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Akhmadov.
Akhmadov unloads with some shots from mount but Tran bucks and avoids them well.
Akhmadov controlling his opponent.
Akhmadov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tran manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Akhmadov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Akhmadov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmadov advances nicely into full mount.
Akhmadov controlling the position easily from mount.
Akhmadov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tran for as long as he can get away with.
Akhmadov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhmadov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Akhmadov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhmadov continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulvakhid Akhmadov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akhmadov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran has had enough of the clinch but Akhmadov keeps him there for the moment.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhmadov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akhmadov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tran after a bit of a struggle.
Akhmadov blocks an uppercut.
Tran's coach down at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akhmadov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulvakhid Akhmadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmadov is trying to drag Tran to the mat but Tran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tran taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhmadov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quang Vi Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akhmadov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tran is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran gets caught napping as Akhmadov dives in and scores a takedown. Tran manages to retain guard.
Akhmadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran can do to turn this around?
Akhmadov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akhmadov'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.
Further stalling from Akhmadov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Akhmadov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akhmadov rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Akhmadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Tran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmadov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akhmadov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tran missing with knees to the body.
Akhmadov wants a takedown.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Tran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tran prevents the takedown attempt.
Tran keeps control of Akhmadov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Akhmadov finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Akhmadov shoots in.
Tran throws a left and a right that both miss
so Akhmadov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akhmadov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran wants to get back to his feet but Akhmadov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akhmadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akhmadov 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.
Akhmadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akhmadov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdulvakhid Akhmadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdulvakhid Akhmadov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akhmadov clinches.
Akhmadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tran's elbow.
Akhmadov pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tran.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Akhmadov gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Akhmadov looking for a takedown.
Tran tries to throw a body punch but Akhmadov avoids it by throwing Tran back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran has a couple of punches blocked by Akhmadov.
Tran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tran stops a takedown attempt from Akhmadov.
Tran tries to work over Akhmadov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tran stops a takedown attempt from Akhmadov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulvakhid Akhmadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhmadov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmadov throws a head punch that misses.
Tran lands with a right to the head.
Akhmadov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akhmadov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akhmadov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akhmadov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tran prevents it.
Tran is pressed up against the cage. Akhmadov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tran down to the mat. Tran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akhmadov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
Akhmadov clinches.
Quang Vi Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdulvakhid Akhmadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tran prevents a body shot from Akhmadov.
Akhmadov is looking for a takedown.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhmadov blocks an elbow strike.
Akhmadov looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhmadov.
Akhmadov tries for a takedown but Tran manages to get underhooks.
Tran gets underhooks to prevent Akhmadov's takedown attempt.
Quang Vi Tran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akhmadov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but Akhmadov has the dominant position.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akhmadov is keeping busy.
Tran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akhmadov tries to break the clinch but Tran is controlling the position.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhmadov's elbow.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Akhmadov has him pressed against the cage.
Tran stops a takedown attempt from Akhmadov.
Akhmadov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tran.
Akhmadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tran's elbow.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but Akhmadov won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tran throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhmadov.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akhmadov stalling in the clinch.
Akhmadov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tran misses with some punches.
Akhmadov tries to break free but Tran pushes him back against the cage.
Akhmadov has had enough of the clinch but Tran keeps him there for the moment.
Akhmadov misses with a body punch.
Tran misses with some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tran throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quang Vi Tran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akhmadov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulvakhid Akhmadov!
The defeated Quang Vi Tran had this to say: '.Ya..You may be the only person...left who believes in you, but it's enough. I..It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up..'.
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