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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patrick's choice of entrance music: Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Amir Khalidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimi Patrick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimi Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Patrick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khalidov. That one must have hurt.
Patrick lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand.
It looks like Amir Khalidov has been cut.
Patrick throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Khalidov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
Patrick stuffs the takedown.
Patrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidov.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patrick if he has to take too many more of those.
Patrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidov.
A big right from Patrick misses.
Patrick moves out of range of the body kick from Khalidov.
Patrick missing with a left hand there. Khalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amir Khalidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrick works over Khalidov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Patrick. That snapped Khalidov's head back.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalidov tries to clinch there but Patrick circles away.
Patrick blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Khalidov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov throws a sloppy head kick and Patrick moves out of range easily.
Khalidov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimi Patrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov throws a hook but Patrick blocks it.
Patrick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidov counters with a body kick that stops Patrick in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to clinch.
Khalidov slips a jab and a cross from Patrick.
Patrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khalidov walks into a straight right hand from Patrick.
Khalidov throws a head kick that half lands.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patrick digs a good body shot into Khalidov's ribs.
Patrick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khalidov checks a leg kick.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Patrick lands a with a good body shot.
Khalidov shoots in for a double leg but Patrick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalidov fails with the takedown.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Khalidov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khalidov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidov moves out of range easily.
Patrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalidov counters with a head kick. That will keep Patrick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khalidov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Patrick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patrick misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalidov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Patrick both land. Nice combination.
Patrick thuds a left hand into Khalidov's body.
Khalidov moves out of range of the body kick from Patrick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
Patrick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Patrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Patrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Khalidov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khalidov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khalidov dodges the punch combination from Patrick.
Patrick avoids the head kick by Khalidov.
Patrick lands a lovely overhand right.
Patrick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Patrick duly obliges.
Amir Khalidov's cut is getting worse.
Khalidov throws a head kick but Patrick moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Patrick.
Patrick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patrick blocks a head kick by Khalidov.
Patrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Patrick.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov thuds his shin into the meat of Patrick's side.
Khalidov walks into a jab.
Khalidov misses with a body kick.
Khalidov tries a head kick but it misses.
Patrick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patrick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalidov.
Patrick clinches up against the ropes.
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Patrick does it's job there.
Patrick throws a left that rocks Khalidov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Patrick dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Khalidov regain composure!
Khalidov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control but Patrick postures up.
Patrick has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good shot there by Patrick.
Amir Khalidov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patrick lands a two punch combo.
Patrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patrick cracks Khalidov with an open hand slap.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov avoids the body shot from Patrick.
Khalidov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimi Patrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov misses with a double jab
and Patrick counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick throws a right and a left that Khalidov avoids nicely.
Patrick connects with a right hand. Khalidov shakes it off.
Khalidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patrick is looking to clinch but Khalidov is avoiding it.
Patrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Patrick tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Patrick both land. Nice combination.
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Khalidov lands but Patrick takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.
Khalidov tries to keep at a distance but Patrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khalidov tries to break free but Patrick pushes him back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidov moves in looking to clinch but Patrick pushes him off.
A punch combination from Patrick misses.
Patrick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Patrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Khalidov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Khalidov wants to clinch
and Patrick counters with a three punch combo that has Khalidov backing up. Khalidov nods at Patrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Patrick throws a series of punches but Khalidov avoids them all with ease.
Khalidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patrick was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalidov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Khalidov wants to stand and escape but instead Patrick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidov pushes Patrick off and gets back to his feet.
Patrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Patrick misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patrick.
A head kick misses from Khalidov.
Nice shot by Patrick.
Khalidov takes one to the side of the head.
Patrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patrick stuffs the takedown.
Patrick tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khalidov needs to keep his hands up - Patrick had a free shot at his head there.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patrick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khalidov.
Khalidov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Patrick scores with a four punch combination!
Patrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Patrick.
Patrick lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patrick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidov is defended easily by Patrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khalidov counters with a takedown into side control.
Khalidov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Patrick regains half guard.
Patrick kicks off Khalidov and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Patrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidov.
Patrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khalidov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Khalidov.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidov tries for a takedown but Patrick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick misses with a head kick.
Patrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Khalidov wants to break free but Patrick has control.
Patrick prevents Khalidov from breaking the clinch.
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patrick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patrick with a nice cross.
Patrick lunges at Khalidov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidov's hand.
Amir Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patrick misses with a few strikes there.
Khalidov tries to clinch but Patrick moves away
and Patrick counters with a three punch combo that has Khalidov backing up. Khalidov nods at Patrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Patrick throws a right hand that Khalidov ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidov also avoids with ease.
Patrick thows a body shot but no joy.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Patrick moves out of range.
Jimi Patrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Patrick does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Khalidov wants to clinch
and Khalidov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patrick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Patrick!
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