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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Kaloev (ranked 3332 p4p, 6533 weight class) and Big Smoke (ranked 346 p4p, 496 weight class). Smoke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It Was A Good Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Kaloev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Smoke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke throws a nice looking combination but Kaloev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaloev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaloev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smoke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev shoots in and bounces Smoke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smoke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaloev is controlling him.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smoke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaloev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev tries to free his leg and advance position but Smoke is retaining full guard.
Kaloev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaloev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaloev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smoke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaloev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoke misses the jab.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Smoke does no damage.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaloev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kaloev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smoke!
Smoke wants to hold on but Kaloev pushes him away.
Kaloev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smoke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoke blocking the ground and pound.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaloev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaloev wants to finish this one by submission but Smoke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kaloev.
Kaloev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaloev really is a fat lump.
Smoke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev has hold of Smoke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smoke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaloev tries to control but Smoke wriggling away.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smoke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaloev won't let Smoke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kaloev working for a submission but Smoke is keeping him at bay.
Kaloev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Kaloev's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kaloev trying to control but Smoke is having none of it.
Smoke holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kaloev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smoke is working to get back to half guard.
Kaloev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smoke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control the position but Smoke is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Kaloev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smoke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smoke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaloev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaloev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smoke counters with a straight right hand.
Kaloev shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaloev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Kaloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Kaloev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaloev circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaloev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke looks to land a combination but Kaloev avoids it well.
Kaloev shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smoke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smoke throws a head kick that misses.
Kaloev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoke defends it nicely.
Smoke darts in and clinches Kaloev up against the cage.
Kaloev wants to take the fight to the mat but Smoke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaloev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaloev can't get the takedown.
Smoke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Smoke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smoke but Smoke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kaloev with that takedown attempt.
Smoke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaloev. Kaloev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smoke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Kaloev avoids them all with ease.
Kaloev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Smoke is breathing heavily.
Smoke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaloev tries for a takedown but Smoke circles away easily
and Smoke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoke misses with a few strikes there.
Kaloev shoots in but Smoke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smoke throws a looping overhand right but Kaloev ducks down to avoid it.
Kaloev fails with the takedown.
Smoke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaloev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kaloev pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is taking a breather. Smoke 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.
Smoke is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaloev wants to free his trapped foot but Smoke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaloev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smoke is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Kaloev!
Big Smoke was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah I admit I lost but oh well, coming back home I'll get to enjoy a number 9 and an extra dip.'.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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