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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mamed Khalidow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer shoots in but no luck this time.
Khalidow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Khalidow or perhaps it was just good defense by Kramer which made him look bad.
Khalidow misses with a takedown attempt - Kramer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalidow is breathing heavily.
Kramer fails to land the takedown.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Mamed Khalidow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Kramer.
Khalidow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kramer walks away with a smile on his face. Khalidow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kramer shoots in but Khalidow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khalidow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidow closes the distance and clinches.
Khalidow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer misses with a two punch combination.
Khalidow clinches up against the cage.
Khalidow tries for a takedown but Kramer manages to get underhooks.
Kramer manages to pull guard.
Khalidow postures up.
Khalidow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khalidow defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow tries to bum rush Kramer with a series of wild strikes but Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kramer swinging wildly here.
Khalidow shoots in looking for a takedown but Kramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khalidow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kramer is fending him off so far but Khalidow persists. Nope, Kramer circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Kramer takes a swing at Khalidow's ribcage but misses.
Khalidow tries to clinch but Kramer moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Khalidow blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer leaves Khalidow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khalidow defends it nicely.
Khalidow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidow dives in and grabs Kramer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes down on Khalidow's head and hops out.
Khalidow shoots in for a takedown but Kramer shows good takedown defense.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khalidow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a body kick.
Khalidow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalidow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kramer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kramer shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalidow tries to sprawl out of it but Kramer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalidow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer.
No luck for Kramer with that takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidow pinned against the cage. Khalidow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Khalidow will probably get the nod.
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 shoots for a takedown but Kramer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Kramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalidow which made him look bad.
Khalidow wants to clinch.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidow shoots in looking for a takedown but Kramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidow tries to keep at a distance but Kramer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khalidow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer stalling in the clinch but Khalidow improves position.
Kramer breaks the clinch.
Kramer misses with a hook to the body
and Khalidow counters with a head kick.
Kramer tries to clinch up but Khalidow circles away and keeps his distance.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Kramer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khalidow circles away.
Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamed Khalidow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidow. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Kramer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Khalidow keeps it at a distance.
Khalidow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kramer moves to clinch but Khalidow breaks away
and Khalidow counters with an inside leg kick.
Kramer leaves Khalidow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidow as he avoids it easily.
Kramer clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow jumps guard.
Kramer pushes down on Khalidow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Khalidow.
Khalidow trying to control here.
Khalidow is positioning himself well to prevent Kramer advancing to mount.
Kramer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalidow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalidow gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Khalidow keeps moving.
Khalidow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer 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.
Rex Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Khalidow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rex Kramer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Kramer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khalidow avoids it really well and circles away.
Khalidow lands a head kick. Kramer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kramer gets a clinch.
Khalidow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Mamed Khalidow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Kramer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Khalidow sprawls well.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Kramer shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidow sprawls well. He's pushed Kramer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khalidow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidow tries to clinch there but Kramer circles away.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidow as he avoids it easily.
Khalidow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kramer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khalidow swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidow is defended easily by Kramer.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Khalidow, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Khalidow against the cage but Khalidow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidow clinches up with Kramer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kramer dives in and grabs Khalidow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalidow pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Khalidow leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kramer taking a breather.
Khalidow tries to score a body lock takedown but Kramer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khalidow gets control of Kramer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khalidow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidow wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidow looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer trying to control but Khalidow is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rex Kramer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Khalidow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kramer is fending him off so far but Khalidow persists. Nope, Kramer circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rex Kramer.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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