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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehman Ibrahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehman Ibrahimov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Solid 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mehman Ibrahimov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauvais shoots and misses
and Ibrahimov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beauvais's guard now.
Ibrahimov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beauvais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ibrahimov throws and elbow that misses. Beauvais uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibrahimov's guard. Nice move by Beauvais!
Ibrahimov keeping moving, preventing Beauvais from controlling successfully.
Beauvais tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahimov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Beauvais wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beauvais fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Beauvais fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibrahimov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beauvais's waist but Beauvais gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibrahimov off to one side.
Ibrahimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Beauvais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beauvais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimov as Beauvais shoots in.
Beauvais fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibrahimov tries to sprawl out of it but Beauvais keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibrahimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimov as Beauvais shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimov as Beauvais shoots in.
Beauvais tries to clinch but Ibrahimov is having none of it.
Beauvais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beauvais is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beauvais wants to clinch up but Ibrahimov keeps it at a distance.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibrahimov as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ibrahimov's guard.
Beauvais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Ibrahimov keeps moving.
Beauvais slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibrahimov is refusing to be controlled, as Beauvais sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Beauvais dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beauvais doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibrahimov circles away.
Beauvais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibrahimov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ibrahimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibrahimov circles away.
Beauvais tries to clinch up but Ibrahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Beauvais misses with a body kick.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauvais fails to land the takedown.
Beauvais shoots in and drives through. Ibrahimov sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beauvais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beauvais changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibrahimov tries to avoid it but Beauvais manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibrahimov to the ground. Ibrahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ibrahimov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibrahimov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahimov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahimov wants it to stay on the feet.
Beauvais shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibrahimov sprawls well. He's pushed Beauvais's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beauvais fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimov as Beauvais shoots in.
James Beauvais is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauvais is defended easily by Ibrahimov.
Beauvais throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibrahimov circles away.
Beauvais shoots in for a double leg but Ibrahimov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beauvais is looking to clinch but Ibrahimov is avoiding it.
Beauvais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibrahimov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beauvais somewhat.
Beauvais is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais with a lazy takedown attempt
so Ibrahimov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ibrahimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibrahimov throws and elbow that misses. Beauvais uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibrahimov's guard. Nice move by Beauvais!
Beauvais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ibrahimov pulls Beauvais in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beauvais wants to control from the top but Ibrahimov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Beauvais will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beauvais changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibrahimov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahimov wants it to stay on the feet.
Beauvais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mehman Ibrahimov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beauvais wants to sweep here but Ibrahimov controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beauvais wants to stand and escape but Ibrahimov is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beauvais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beauvais had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahimov defends it easily.
Beauvais is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ibrahimov rolls with it to try and escape but Beauvais cranks on the arm and Ibrahimov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Beauvais!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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