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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Chalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubin Landry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidov! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Landry gets caught flat footed, as Chalidov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chalidov gets to his feet. Landry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Chalidov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Landry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Landry is trying to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chalidov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Chalidov controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chalidov is looking to take a break and control but Landry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landry is trying to control Chalidov's posture but Chalidov avoids it. Chalidov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chalidov stands up. Chalidov shoots in and gets a takedown into Landry's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Landry pushes Chalidov off and gets back to his feet.
Landry rushes Chalidov and presses him up against the cage. Landry wants to break free but Chalidov has control.
Chalidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Landry up against the cage. Landry tries to break the clinch but Chalidov is controlling the position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chalidov gets control of Landry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chalidov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chalidov wants to get back to his feet but Landry passes into half guard.
Chalidov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landry pulls his head out easily. Chalidov regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chalidov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Landry drops back looking for a leg! Chalidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chalidov manages to kick Landry off! Landry jumps back into Chalidov's guard. Landry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chalidov has momentary wrist control but Landry slips an elbow through the middle. Landry is fighting to break Chalidov's control of his arms but Chalidov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Chalidov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Landry escapes and throws Chalidov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Chalidov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Landry has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Chalidov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Landry blocks a head kick by Chalidov.
Landry gets a double leg takedown into Chalidov's guard. Landry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chalidov controls Landry momentarily but Landry frees himself. Landry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Landry stands up over Chalidov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chalidov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Landry has picked Chalidov up and slammed him! Chalidov can't keep hold of the triangle and Landry manages to pass to side control! Landry throwing strikes but Chalidov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Landry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Mamed Chalidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chalidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Landry is trying to get back to full guard. Landry desperately trying to maintain half guard. Landry wants to get back to full guard. Chalidov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chalidov goes for an armbar but Landry turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Landry. Chalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chalidov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Landry throwing strikes but missing. Chalidov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Landry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chalidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chalidov takes the fight into the clinch. Chalidov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Landry regains guard.
Landry wants to sweep here but Chalidov controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Landry seems keen to control Chalidov's posture. Chalidov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chalidov looking to score a takedown here. Landry is defending well but Chalidov drives through and ends up in Landry's guard. Landry 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. Chalidov postures up in Landry's guard and throws a big left but Landry blocks it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chalidov works a leg free and moves into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chalidov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chalidov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landry has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Chalidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Landry drives through with a takedown into Chalidov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Chalidov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A battle for position here, against the cage. Landry stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Landry is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chalidov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Landry to the mat. Landry regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Chalidov slips nicely into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chalidov in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Landry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chalidov seems to be working for a kimura but Landry defends the submission attempt. Landry regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chalidov. Landry looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chalidov landing some decent shots from guard. Chalidov looking to pass the guard. Landry wants to sweep here but Chalidov controlling him for the moment. Chalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Landry is trying to control the position but Chalidov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Landry wants to sweep here but Chalidov controlling him for the moment. Chalidov advances position into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Landry being controlled for a moment. Chalidov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Landry to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chalidov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chalidov stands up and beckons Landry to his feet. Chalidov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landry to the mat! Landry manages to get full guard. Chalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Landry keeping moving, preventing Chalidov from controlling successfully. Rubin Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mamed Chalidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Landry is trying to hold Chalidov in close to prevent damage but Chalidov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mamed Chalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chalidov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Chalidov! A victorious Mamed Chalidov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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
RATING
33% |
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