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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv comes to the cage accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 cm
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181 lbs
12 - 18 - 1 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Russel tries for a takedown but Khalidovv circles away easily and Khalidovv counters with a right hand to the body. Khalidovv misses with a series of wild punches.
Russel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Khalidovv wants to get back to his feet. Russel sitting and controlling from the half guard. Russel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khalidovv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russel scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khalidovv looks like he's trying to stand up.
Russel wants to take a breather but Khalidovv is having none of it. Khalidovv is looking for a sweep. Russel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Khalidovv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russel scores with a couple of nice shots. Russel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Russel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Russel lands a big shot there that rocks Khalidovv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Russel lands a nice shot to the head. 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! Russel wants to control the pace but Khalidovv is squirming around nicely. Khalidovv is bucking up trying to escape but Russel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Russel breaks from Khalidovv's wrist control and lands an elbow. Russel landing strikes from the mount.
Khalidovv is rocked! Russel wants to control the pace but Khalidovv is squirming around nicely. Oh Khalidovv is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Russel lands a big shot to the head and Khalidovv winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maricue Russel! Maricue Russel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
75% |
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