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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murad Khalimov (ranked 4078 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Pierre Mvarre (ranked 408 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm 23 275 1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm 21 264 4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter KO power |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murad Khalimov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Mvarre! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khalimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mvarre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khalimov is out of range and Mvarre settles back down. Khalimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mvarre throws a good cross that connects.
Mvarre throws an overhand right that lands on Khalimov's shoulder, as Khalimov tries to avoid the shot. Khalimov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mvarre on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mvarre misses the shot to the body. Khalimov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Donk. Mvarre catches Khalimov right on the button with a cross. Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khalimov misses with a wild body shot. Khalimov throws a body shot but no joy. Mvarre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mvarre lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Murad Khalimov has been cut. Mvarre darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mvarre slips a jab and a cross from Khalimov.
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! Mvarre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It looked like Khalimov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mvarre. Mvarre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Khalimov moves into the clinch. Khalimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mvarre is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mvarre. Mvarre letting Khalimov take a breather here. Khalimov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mvarre is trying to keep an underhook but Khalimov manages to get the takedown into half guard. Khalimov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mvarre sees it coming and defends easily. Khalimov stops Mvarre from getting back to his feet.
Khalimov sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mvarre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalimov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Khalimov drops an elbow to the side of Mvarre's head. Khalimov slows the pace down in half guard. Mvarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalimov.
Mvarre is looking for a sweep. Khalimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khalimov prevents Mvarre from standing back up.
Khalimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mvarre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khalimov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mvarre is looking for a sweep. Khalimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mvarre is trying to stand.
Khalimov working the head and body with strikes. Khalimov lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khalimov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khalimov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mvarre has hold of Khalimov's hands but Khalimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mvarre is trying to stand back up but Khalimov is controlling him
Khalimov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mvarre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Khalimov has cracked it and Mvarre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Khalimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murad Khalimov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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