PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oring Smegma Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Khalidov
vs
Smegma Ii

173 cm
24
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oring Smegma Ii!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smegma Ii with a lazy takedown attempt

and Khalidov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smegma Ii!
Khalidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smegma Ii is looking to escape.

Khalidov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smegma Ii is surviving well by controlling Khalidov's body position as best he can.

Khalidov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smegma Ii is on top in guard.

Khalidov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Khalidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smegma Ii defends well.
Smegma Ii scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smegma Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Khalidov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smegma Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smegma Ii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smegma Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Smegma Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Khalidov looking for a guillotine here but Smegma Ii defends easily.
Smegma Ii passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smegma Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalidov sees it coming and defends easily.

Khalidov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smegma Ii pulls his head out easily.
Smegma Ii drops an elbow to the side of Khalidov's head.
Smegma Ii is pressing down on Khalidov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khalidov is holding on for now.
Smegma Ii lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smegma Ii working over Khalidov with some ground and pound. Khalidov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smegma Ii is working away from the top position though.
Smegma Ii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smegma Ii drops an elbow to the side of Khalidov's head.
Smegma Ii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smegma Ii works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to control but Smegma Ii is having none of it.

Smegma Ii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smegma Ii is landing with some decent strikes but Khalidov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Smegma Ii has control of Khalidov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khalidov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smegma Ii looking to finish Khalidov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khalidov!
Smegma Ii controlling the position easily from mount.
Smegma Ii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smegma Ii landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smegma Ii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khalidov?
Smegma Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Smegma Ii has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khalidov's face.
Smegma Ii dominating with strikes here.

Smegma Ii jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khalidov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smegma Ii lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smegma Ii decides to stand back up. Smegma Ii steps back and let's Khalidov get back to his feet.
Smegma Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalidov but Khalidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oring Smegma Ii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smegma Ii has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Khalidov as Smegma Ii shoots in.
Khalidov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalidov wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oring Smegma Ii.

Khalidov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smegma Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smegma Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Khalidov swings around for an armbar but Smegma Ii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khalidov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smegma Ii trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Smegma Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smegma Ii trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Smegma Ii works over Khalidov with some ground and pound from guard.
Smegma Ii wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.

Khalidov has his feet on Smegma Ii's thighs here. He's pushed Smegma Ii off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smegma Ii screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Khalidov!