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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirza Rahimov (ranked 5125 p4p, 25369 weight class) and Milel Schooba (ranked 436 p4p, 478 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirza Rahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milel Schooba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahimov moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.
Rahimov pulls guard successfully.
Schooba preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov is really struggling to control Schooba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schooba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schooba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schooba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Schooba 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.
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.
Rahimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schooba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahimov tries to clinch but Schooba moves out of range.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Schooba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schooba continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schooba forces Rahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Rahimov shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Schooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahimov.
Rahimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schooba tries to avoid it but Rahimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schooba to the ground. Schooba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Schooba misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schooba misses with a double jab
and Rahimov counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schooba defends well and Rahimov ends up having to push Schooba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to drag Schooba to the mat but Schooba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rahimov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schooba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schooba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahimov as he jumps to the side.
As Schooba looks to move away, Rahimov throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Rahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Schooba as Rahimov shoots in.
Schooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahimov circles away.
Rahimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahimov throws a sloppy head kick and Schooba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirza Rahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schooba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahimov is defending well.
Schooba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schooba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahimov gets underhooks to prevent Schooba's takedown attempt.
Rahimov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schooba has one foot on Rahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahimov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirza Rahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schooba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rahimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a nice looking combination but Rahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahimov fails with the takedown.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov throws a head kick that Schooba semi-blocks.
Schooba darts in trying to clinch
and Rahimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schooba is fending him off so far but Rahimov persists. Nope, Schooba circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahimov tries to clinch there but Schooba circles away.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown but Rahimov shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
Schooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schooba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schooba can't get the takedown.
Rahimov is looking to control Schooba's arms but Schooba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahimov has his back to the cage.
Schooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schooba's efforts to push away.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.
Rahimov stops a takedown attempt from Schooba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schooba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahimov is out of range and Schooba settles back down.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schooba closes the distance and clinches up with Rahimov, looking for a takedown. Schooba pushes Rahimov against the cage but Rahimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahimov shoots in for a double leg but Schooba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schooba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schooba clinches up with Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schooba tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schooba can't fight it off and eventually Rahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Schooba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schooba manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schooba stalling in the clinch but Rahimov improves position.
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba misses with a head kick.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov throws a head kick but Schooba moves out of range.
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahimov breaks from the clinch.
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schooba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schooba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahimov tries to avoid it but Schooba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahimov to the ground. Rahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahimov throws a nice head kick!
Rahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schooba or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahimov, which made it look bad.
Schooba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Schooba wants to counter with a clinch but Rahimov pushes him away.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Rahimov is avoiding it.
Rahimov shoots in but Schooba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schooba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahimov defends it nicely.
Rahimov stuffs the takedown.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schooba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schooba dives in and grabs Rahimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahimov pushes down on Schooba's head and hops out.
Rahimov closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.
Rahimov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schooba uses from the top position.
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!
Schooba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirza Rahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirza Rahimov!
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