PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wiwatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wiwatowski
vs
Khalidow

184 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

223 cm
25
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wiwatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mamed Khalidow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khalidow misses with a takedown attempt - Wiwatowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidow blocks the body kick.
Khalidow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Andrzej Wiwatowski has been cut.

Wiwatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiwatowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Khalidow gets control of Wiwatowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khalidow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wiwatowski wants to stand but Khalidow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wiwatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wiwatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidow wants to sweep but no luck.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Wiwatowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Khalidow throws a leg kick but Wiwatowski checks it.
Khalidow shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiwatowski sprawls well. He's pushed Khalidow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrzej Wiwatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidow.
Wiwatowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khalidow jabs at Wiwatowski's body.
Wiwatowski is breathing heavily.

Khalidow clinches up with Wiwatowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Khalidow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiwatowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiwatowski prevents the takedown attempt.

Khalidow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wiwatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidow wants to stand up but Wiwatowski is controlling him.
Wiwatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiwatowski preventing the sweep.
Wiwatowski wants to control from the top but Khalidow keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wiwatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrzej Wiwatowski.
Wiwatowski leaves Khalidow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Khalidow tries to keep at a distance but Wiwatowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khalidow fails to pull guard.
Khalidow avoiding damage as Wiwatowski throws knees to the body.
Wiwatowski trying to stall but Khalidow improves his position.
Khalidow can't get the takedown.
Wiwatowski lands with a light punch inside.
Khalidow tries to pull guard but Wiwatowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Khalidow drops back down to his feet.
Khalidow tries for a takedown but Wiwatowski manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiwatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiwatowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Khalidow tries to pull guard but Wiwatowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Khalidow drops back down to his feet.
Khalidow jumps guard but Wiwatowski stands there with Khalidow around his waist. Khalidow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wiwatowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiwatowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiwatowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khalidow tries to pull guard but Wiwatowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Khalidow drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Wiwatowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khalidow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiwatowski takes one to the chin there.
Khalidow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiwatowski's waist but Wiwatowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalidow off to one side.
Wiwatowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiwatowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wiwatowski tries to move into range but Khalidow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiwatowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiwatowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrzej Wiwatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khalidow!
Mamed Khalidow seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrzej Wiwatowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalidow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Khalidow has Wiwatowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalidow fails to pull guard.

Khalidow successfully pulls guard.
Khalidow looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidow, not yet.

Khalidow working for a triangle but Wiwatowski defends it easily.
Khalidow has a closed guard, preventing Wiwatowski from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khalidow is trying to hold Wiwatowski in close to prevent damage but Wiwatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Wiwatowski stops Khalidow from getting back to his feet.
Wiwatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khalidow wants to control but Wiwatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow moves into full guard.
Wiwatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidow is retaining full guard.

Khalidow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wiwatowski won't allow Khalidow to sweep him here.

Khalidow has his foot on Wiwatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiwatowski works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiwatowski is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidow is on top in guard.
Wiwatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khalidow manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiwatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Wiwatowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Khalidow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiwatowski's waist but Wiwatowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalidow off to one side.
Khalidow fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidow dives in and grabs Wiwatowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiwatowski pushes down on Khalidow's head and hops out.
Andrzej Wiwatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidow.
Khalidow wants to clinch.
Wiwatowski misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiwatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamed Khalidow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiwatowski wants to clinch up but Khalidow keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiwatowski shoots in for a takedown but Khalidow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidow tries for a takedown but Wiwatowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalidow dives in and grabs Wiwatowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiwatowski pushes down on Khalidow's head and hops out.
Wiwatowski fails with the takedown.
Wiwatowski tries to clinch but Khalidow moves out of range.
Wiwatowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalidow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiwatowski avoids the head kick by Khalidow.
Wiwatowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Khalidow with that takedown attempt.
Wiwatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiwatowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wiwatowski shoots in for a double leg but Khalidow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalidow doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiwatowski circles away.
Wiwatowski shoots in for a takedown but Khalidow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiwatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidow. Khalidow gets slowly back to his feet.
Khalidow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiwatowski misses with a body shot.
Khalidow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalidow wants it to stay on the feet.

Khalidow clinches with his opponent.
Wiwatowski is looking to control Khalidow's arms but Khalidow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiwatowski has his back to the cage.

Khalidow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiwatowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khalidow.

Khalidow clinches.
Wiwatowski taking a breather.
Khalidow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khalidow fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiwatowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khalidow is keeping busy.
Wiwatowski effectively controlling the action here.

Khalidow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidow dives in and grabs Wiwatowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiwatowski pushes down on Khalidow's head and hops out.
Wiwatowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khalidow.
Wiwatowski moves to clinch but Khalidow breaks away

and Khalidow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiwatowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wiwatowski tries to work over Khalidow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidow.
I've got Khalidow 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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