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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magzhan Magzhanbai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magzhan Magzhanbai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Khaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magzhan Magzhanbai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliev instigates a clinch.
Magzhanbai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Khaliev pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khaliev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khaliev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magzhanbai off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Magzhanbai stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Magzhanbai blocks the low kick.
Magzhanbai misses with a double jab.
Magzhanbai has Khaliev up against the cage in a clinch.
Khaliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khaliev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magzhanbai tries to buck Khaliev off but Khaliev is having none of it.
Khaliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magzhanbai, who protects the arm well.
Khaliev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magzhanbai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev feints and as Magzhanbai raises his hands in defense, Khaliev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magzhanbai has a closed guard, preventing Khaliev from standing up.
Khaliev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khaliev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khaliev has gone for a leg lock! Magzhanbai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khaliev's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai controlling from the top position.
Magzhanbai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khaliev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magzhanbai has managed to get both his arms back between Khaliev's legs - danger averted.
Khaliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magzhanbai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev working for a triangle but Magzhanbai defends it easily.
Magzhanbai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magzhanbai throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khaliev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magzhanbai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khaliev defends it nicely.
Adam Khaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khaliev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khaliev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khaliev wants to stand but Magzhanbai has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Khaliev is trying to work for a kimura but Magzhanbai is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaliev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magzhanbai defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev seems to be looking for submissions.
Magzhanbai keeping control of the position.
Adam Khaliev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khaliev trying to work for an americana but Magzhanbai has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev wants to control from the top but Magzhanbai keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magzhanbai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khaliev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magzhanbai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magzhanbai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khaliev as he avoids it easily.
Khaliev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khaliev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magzhanbai slaps away a takedown attempt from Khaliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magzhanbai counters with a good, hard body kick but Khaliev shrugs it off.
Magzhanbai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khaliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magzhanbai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaliev throws a head kick that Magzhanbai semi-blocks.
Khaliev tries to clinch up.
Magzhanbai is looking to clinch.
Magzhanbai tries for a takedown but Khaliev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adam Khaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magzhan Magzhanbai.
Khaliev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magzhanbai is trying to defend but Khaliev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev wants to stand up but Magzhanbai is controlling the position.
Khaliev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khaliev seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magzhanbai manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khaliev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magzhanbai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khaliev sprawls well. Khaliev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magzhanbai gets slowly back to his feet.
Khaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magzhanbai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khaliev.
Khaliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Magzhanbai sprawls well. He's pushed Khaliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magzhanbai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khaliev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magzhanbai is trying to keep Khaliev in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaliev drops back looking for a leg! Magzhanbai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magzhanbai manages to kick Khaliev off! Khaliev jumps back into Magzhanbai's guard.
Khaliev wants to pass the guard but Magzhanbai is keeping the position.
Khaliev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magzhanbai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khaliev has Magzhanbai in his guard.
Khaliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev working for a triangle but Magzhanbai defends it easily.
Magzhanbai slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Magzhanbai moves into full mount! Khaliev won't be happy about that!
Khaliev can't escape the position.
Khaliev bucks up and throws Magzhanbai to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Magzhanbai looks for the body kick but Khaliev saw that one coming.
Magzhanbai slips a jab and a cross from Khaliev.
Khaliev shoots in for a takedown but Magzhanbai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magzhanbai scores with a leg kick.
Magzhanbai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magzhanbai moves in looking to clinch but Khaliev pushes him off.
Magzhanbai is looking to clinch.
Khaliev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magzhanbai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khaliev is in Magzhanbai's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magzhanbai controls Khaliev momentarily but Khaliev frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khaliev wants to stand but Magzhanbai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Magzhan Magzhanbai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Khaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magzhanbai looking for a guillotine here but Khaliev defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Khaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khaliev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Khaliev!
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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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