PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khalidov
vs
B

187 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anders B!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khalidov's waist but Khalidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing B off to one side.
B shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidov wants to clinch.
B wants to clinch.

B rushes Khalidov and presses him up against the cage.
Khalidov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. B avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
B is looking to break free of the clinch but Khalidov has double underhooks.
B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders B.
B wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalidov won't allow it.

Khalidov drags the fight down to the ground.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
B throwing strikes from guard but Khalidov blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov pulls B in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
B trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but B is one step ahead there.

B gets to his feet - Khalidov follows without any prompting.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
B throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Khalidov does no damage.
Nice body punch from B.

Khalidov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with B, pushing him back against the cage.
Khalidov trying to control the position but instead, B has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khalidov into the cage.
B wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
B wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalidov won't allow it.

B manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khalidov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
B wants to get back to his feet but Khalidov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
B keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but B is retaining full guard.
B keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for B.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
B misses with a wild combination.
B tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Khalidov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
B bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khalidov's guard.
B preventing the sweep.
B stands and throws Khalidov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
B has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Khalidov!

B with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Khalidov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mamed Khalidov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

B dives in and grabs Khalidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalidov pushes down on B's head and hops out.
Khalidov misses with a wild combination.
B looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.

B moves into the clinch.
Khalidov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
B is trying to force a seperation but Khalidov has the dominant position.
B has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khalidov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders B.
Khalidov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Khalidov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Khalidov gets control of B's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khalidov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
B is breathing heavily.

Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

B got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, B has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidov's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
B passes Khalidov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khalidov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
B is keen to just control but Khalidov is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
B tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khalidov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

B decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
B wants to clinch but Khalidov slips to the side

and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown. B fights it but they end up in guard.
B lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidov!
Khalidov has given up his back here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
B is not going to allow Khalidov to sit and survive in this position.
B lands a shot to the head.
B lands strikes to the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Khalidov staying busy and making it hard for B to control.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
B is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Khalidov is covering up but some of the strikes from B are getting through and doing damage.
B wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
B throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Khalidov!
B struggling to keep hold of the position.
B throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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! This is the final round!

Khalidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. B tries to avoid it but Khalidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag B to the ground. B escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
B displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khalidov.
B looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalidov is fending him off so far but B persists. Nope, Khalidov circles away and we're back to standing.
B fails in his attempt to clinch.
B misses with a two punch combination.
B throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khalidov shoots for a double leg takedown but B sprawls well. He's pushed Khalidov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
B shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khalidov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
B tries to land a front kick but Khalidov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khalidov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidov tries for a takedown but B circles away easily
and B counters with a left and a right that stings Khalidov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

B shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with B in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov gets back to full guard.
B looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov kicks B off and gets to his feet.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
B doesn't manage to clinch there - Khalidov circles away.
B throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khalidov shoots in for a takedown but B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

B tries to keep at a distance but Khalidov has taken the fight into the clinch.
B tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khalidov smiles and moves away.
B tries for a takedown but Khalidov circles away easily

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Khalidov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control from half guard but B is working away.
Khalidov controlling the action here.
B has his hands clasped together around Khalidov's back. He's all about the action.
Khalidov is trying to control the action in half guard but B is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Khalidov is thwarting B's attempts to control the position.
B wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
B fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidov keeps the fight on the outside.
B throws a left and a right that both miss

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into side control. B won't be happy with that.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but B is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov is really struggling to control B but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalidov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

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