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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 608 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 91 p4p, 138 weight class). Khalidovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Зима-мама 25/17. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Billabong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khalidovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Khalidovic avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billabong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khalidovic scores with a shot to the side of Billabong's head.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong tries to stall but Khalidovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Billabong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khalidovics head.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Billabong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Khalidovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billabong swings wildly with an uppercut but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Khalidovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khalidovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billabong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Khalidovic misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billabong lands with a left to the head.
Billabong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billabong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khalidovic or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khalidovic.
Billabong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billabong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
Billabong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Billabong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khalidovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
Billabong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billabong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khalidovic backwards.
Billabong throws a punch but it's blocked by Khalidovic.
Billabong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billabong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billabong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billabong.
Khalidovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Billabong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khalidovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalidovic blocks a body shot from Billabong.
Khalidovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidovic fails to land.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Khalidovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billabong misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Billabong blocks an uppercut.
Billabong is looking to control Khalidovic's arms but Khalidovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billabong has his back to the cage.
Billabong cracks Khalidovic with a nice body shot.
Khalidovic misses with some punches.
Khalidovic misses with the head strike.
Khalidovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic has a couple of punches blocked by Billabong.
Billabong keeps control of Khalidovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khalidovic lands with a left to the head.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic stops a takedown attempt from Billabong.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Khalidovic fails to land.
Khalidovic blocks an uppercut.
Khalidovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalidovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billabong backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billabong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khalidovic throws a head punch that misses.
Khalidovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Khalidovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong tries for a kimura but Khalidovic is defending well.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong landing strikes.
Billabong cracks Khalidovic with a big elbow.
Khalidovic is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic is trying to improve his position.
Billabong wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping him busy.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Billabong in side control, throwing shots but Khalidovic defends.
Khalidovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Billabong working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Billabong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Khalidovic tries to lock up and control but Billabong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khalidovic tries to reverse the position but Billabong maintains control.
Billabong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khalidovic is trying to escape the mount.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Khalidovic is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong lands a big shot there that rocks Khalidovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong looking to control but Khalidovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong working Khalidovic over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khalidovic defends it well.
Khalidovic wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidovic keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khalidovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billabong.
Billabong misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Billabong throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Good standup being displayed there by Khalidovic as he connects with a hook.
Khalidovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Billabong blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khalidovic is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Khalidovic misses with the body kick
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that Billabong avoids nicely.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khalidovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidovic misses with a combination
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
Billabong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khalidovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billabong is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalidovic is trying to control but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
Khalidovic wants to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong is landing with some decent strikes but Khalidovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khalidovic is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Khalidovic is squirming around nicely.
Khalidovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Billabong trying to control but Khalidovic is having none of it.
Khalidovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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