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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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15 - 3 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidovv lands a jab.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Khalidovv.
Khalidovv fails with the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rogers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khalidovv is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Khalidovv is very close to passing his half guard.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers wants to control but Khalidovv is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidovv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidovv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khalidovv works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Khalidovv is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Khalidovv eventually gives up the hold.
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Khalidovv has control of the leg.
Khalidovv wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidovv is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khalidovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Khalidovv pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers gets back to full guard.
Khalidovv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidovv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovv is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalidovv has his feet on Rogers's thighs here. He's pushed Rogers 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! Rogers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Khalidovv!
Our winner, Mamed Khalidovv, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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