PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wellinton Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Khalidov
vs
Souza

184 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wellinton Souza!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.

Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Souza wants to stand but Khalidov is controlling his arm.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Souza trying to control the action but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khalidov is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
Khalidov regains half guard, as Souza was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Souza wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza is pressing down on Khalidov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khalidov is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Souza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Souza checks it well.
Khalidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khalidov won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Khalidov stops Souza from passing to mount.
Khalidov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khalidov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Souza but great work by Khalidov.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Souza looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Souza looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.

Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalidov is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khalidov looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wellinton Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Khalidov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Khalidov won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov 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.
Souza wants to hit a switch here but Khalidov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Souza there!
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
Khalidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Khalidov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Khalidov seems content to control.
Souza is in trouble now - Khalidov has advanced to mount!
Souza wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza breaks Khalidov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Khalidov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.

Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalidov.
Souza regains half guard.
Khalidov stops Souza from getting back to his feet.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khalidov in particular looking to stall.
Souza tries to roll over but Khalidov keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Khalidov.
Souza is being controlled here.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khalidov's best efforts.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza moves into full guard.

Souza is working an open guard so Khalidov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Souza.
Khalidov keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Khalidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Khalidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidov!
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khalidov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!