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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabilov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rihanna Bitch Better Have My Money. David Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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182 cm
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187 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khabilov pulls his head out easily.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza wants to improve his position but Khabilov is controlling well.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Khabilov is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
Souza tries to roll over but Khabilov keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to free his trapped foot but Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
Souza has his foot on Khabilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khabilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khabilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khabilov is aware though and is defending well.
Souza has his foot on Khabilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khabilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Khabilov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khabilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khabilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Club Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Khabilov is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it.
Khabilov prevents Souza from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Khabilov there.
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
Khabilov preventing the sweep.
Khabilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khabilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza looking to control.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov lands a couple of digs.
Khabilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khabilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Souza trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khabilov defends well.
Khabilov stands up over Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khabilov landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khabilov feints the counter takedown.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Khabilov is out of range.
Khabilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Khabilov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souza to the ground. Khabilov is now in Souza's guard.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khabilov stands up over Souza, 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.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov is pushing down on Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Khabilov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Khabilov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khabilov pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Khabilov there.
Khabilov uses his free foot to push down on Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Souza.
Khabilov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Khabilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khabilov unloading with bombs!
Souza tries to lock up and control but Khabilov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souza is in a horrible position here. Khabilov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Souza is rocked!
Khabilov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Souza badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Khabilov around the waist but Khabilov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Khabilov is the winner by TKO! Khabilov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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