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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 825 p4p, 1697 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 102 p4p, 188 weight class). Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud tries to sprawl out of it but Dhelan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bokhchuud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhelan.
Dhelan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud tries to avoid it but Dhelan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bokhchuud to the ground. Bokhchuud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhelan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Bokhchuud.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dhelan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dhelan blocks the elbow strike.
Dhelan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhelan drags the fight down to the ground.
Bokhchuud wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Dhelan has his foot on Bokhchuud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bokhchuud works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Bokhchuud defends easily.
Dhelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bokhchuud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhelan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bokhchuud has managed to get both his arms back between Dhelan's legs - danger averted.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but instead Bokhchuud has moved into half guard.
Bokhchuud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Bokhchuud wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Bokhchuud has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is keen to just control but Dhelan is a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bokhchuud won't allow Dhelan to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is controlling Bokhchuud's posture.
Bokhchuud 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.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Bokhchuud 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.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bokhchuud defends it easily.
Bokhchuud stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Bokhchuud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bokhchuud content to stall in guard here.
Dhelan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bokhchuud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dhelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dhelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dhelan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dhelan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bokhchuud has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhelan is pressing down on Bokhchuud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Bokhchuud controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zhan Dhelan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Bokhchuud moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dhelan misses the target.
Bokhchuud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bokhchuud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhelan attempts a counter takedown but Bokhchuud avoids it well and moves away.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bokhchuud as he avoids it easily.
Bokhchuud throws a front kick aimed at Dhelan's knee but Dhelan avoids it well.
A big left from Dhelan misses.
Dhelan moves out of range of the body kick.
Dhelan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bokhchuud swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with low kicks.
Bokhchuud takes the fight into the clinch.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dhelan's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan fails to pull guard.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
Dhelan tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dhelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dhelan avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
Dhelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bokhchuud to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhchuud.
Dhelan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Dhelan avoids the damage to the body.
Dhelan avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dhelan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Dhelan avoids the damage to the body.
Dhelan decides to pull guard.
Dhelan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bokhchuud uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but Dhelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bokhchuud controls the position.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep.
Dhelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dhelan is keen to just control but Bokhchuud is a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dhelan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dhelan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bokhchuud's head.
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhelan is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud is controlling Dhelan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bokhchuud makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud controls Dhelan momentarily but Dhelan frees himself.
Dhelan stops Bokhchuud from standing up.
Bokhchuud controlling the position.
Dhelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bokhchuud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhelan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bokhchuud defends it easily.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan is trying to control the position but Bokhchuud postures up.
Dhelan is pulling down on Bokhchuud's head to control his posture.
Dhelan has his foot on Bokhchuud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bokhchuud works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bokhchuud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bokhchuud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud tries to sprawl out of it but Dhelan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Dhelan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bokhchuud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dhelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhelan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud lands a hook that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
Dhelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bokhchuud to keep the fight standing.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dhelan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dhelan is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Dhelan controls the action.
Bokhchuud pushes Dhelan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhelan fails to pull guard.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bokhchuud to keep the fight standing.
Dhelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bokhchuud to keep the fight standing.
Dhelan tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dhelan's defenses.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dhelan breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Dhelan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud forces Dhelan back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhelan fails to pull guard.
Dhelan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bokhchuud walks away with a smile on his face. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dhelan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokhchuud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bokhchuud's waist but Bokhchuud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dhelan off to one side.
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a body punch.
Dhelan decides to pull guard.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Bokhchuud 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.
Dhelan wants to control but Bokhchuud passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dhelan keeps working.
Dhelan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Dhelan is keeping him busy.
Dhelan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhelan.
Bokhchuud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhelan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan working a defensive guard here.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dhelan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bokhchuud rolls with it to try and escape but Dhelan cranks on the arm and Bokhchuud is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud spoke after the fight, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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