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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Khanidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The BiG MaN is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Mohamed Khanidov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazovicz The BiG MaN's chin.
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183 cm
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199 lbs
8 - 25 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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
8 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohamed Khanidov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khanidov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The BiG MaN looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Khanidov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The BiG MaN is trying to stand back up but Khanidov is controlling him
Khanidov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The BiG MaN is staying active underneath Khanidov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Khanidov trying to mount his opponent but The BiG MaN defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khanidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Khanidov wants to free his trapped foot but The BiG MaN is holding on for dear life with his legs. Khanidov content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khanidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The BiG MaN with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khanidov content to control rather than advance. Khanidov passes the guard and advances to mount! Khanidov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The BiG MaN is surviving well by controlling Khanidov's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khanidov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The BiG MaN looks a forlorn figure.
Khanidov controlling his opponent. The BiG MaN is in a horrible position here. Khanidov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The BiG MaN tries to get back to half guard but can't. Khanidov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The BiG MaN hang on? Khanidov lands a big shot there that rocks The BiG MaN but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khanidov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khanidov working the ground and pound effectively.
The BiG MaN is rocked! Khanidov controlling from mount. The BiG MaN is still in real trouble! Can Khanidov finish him? Khanidov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The BiG MaN manages to avoid the submission attempt. The BiG MaN seems to have recovered his senses. Khanidov scoring with punches from side control. Khanidov tries for a kimura but The BiG MaN is defending well. Khanidov is trying to get an arm triangle but The BiG MaN is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The BiG MaN tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khanidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The BiG MaN is not content to let Khanidov control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khanidov scoring with punches and elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Khanidov trying to control the position but The BiG MaN is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Khanidov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khanidov. Khanidov moves out of range as The BiG MaN strikes. Khanidov drops down looking for a counter takedown but The BiG MaN sprawls and moves away. Khanidov drives through with a takedown into guard. Khanidov gets to his feet - The BiG MaN follows without any prompting. Khanidov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The BiG MaN is fending him off so far but Khanidov persists. Nope, The BiG MaN circles away and we're back to standing. Khanidov is trying hard to land a takedown here. The BiG MaN sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The BiG MaN with the counter takedown but Khanidov avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The BiG MaN tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanidov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Khanidov appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Khanidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The BiG MaN avoids it really well and circles away. The BiG MaN unleashes a big counter combination but Khanidov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khanidov dives in and grabs The BiG MaN's left leg, looking for a takedown. The BiG MaN pushes down on Khanidov's head and hops out. Khanidov sets himself, and The BiG MaN steps forward looking for the clinch! Khanidov avoids it this time. Khanidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and The BiG MaN counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Khanidov staying out of range there. Khanidov tries to counter with a takedown but The BiG MaN is quick to defend against it. Khanidov shoots in looking for a takedown but The BiG MaN manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khanidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Khanidov darts in looking for a takedown but The BiG MaN gets double underhooks and turns Khanidov into the cage. Khanidov tries for a takedown but The BiG MaN sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The BiG MaN throws a head kick that misses. Khanidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but The BiG MaN sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khanidov somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The BiG MaN leaves Khanidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from The BiG MaN as Khanidov shoots in. The BiG MaN is looking for the big counter here. The BiG MaN slaps away a takedown attempt from Khanidov, before circling back to the center of the mat. Khanidov blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Khanidov. Khanidov shoots in but The BiG MaN avoids the takedown attempt easily. The BiG MaN throws a head kick but Khanidov moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khanidov. Khanidov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Khanidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Khanidov goes for a double leg but The BiG MaN avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The BiG MaN continues to drive forward. Khanidov shoots in and drives through. The BiG MaN sprawls well. The BiG MaN tries to counter by closing the distance. The BiG MaN jabs at Khanidov's body. Khanidov moves out of range of the body kick. The BiG MaN will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Khanidov shoots for a takedown but The BiG MaN saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazovicz The BiG MaN showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Khanidov fails with a takedown attempt. The BiG MaN is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Khanidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but The BiG MaN sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khanidov somewhat. Khanidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The BiG MaN tries to avoid it but Khanidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The BiG MaN to the ground. The BiG MaN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Khanidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The BiG MaN but The BiG MaN pushes him off and we're back to square one. And The BiG MaN tries to counter it with a takedown but Khanidov pushes his down on his head and steps out. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khanidov shoots in and drives through. The BiG MaN sprawls well. The BiG MaN lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khanidov feints and as The BiG MaN raises his hands in defense, Khanidov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Khanidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and The BiG MaN has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khanidov has managed to get both his arms back between The BiG MaN's legs - danger averted. The BiG MaN trying to keep a closed guard but Khanidov is proving a slippery customer.
The BiG MaN has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khanidov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The BiG MaN. The BiG MaN is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The BiG MaN wants to control but Khanidov postures up. The BiG MaN wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Mohamed Khanidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Khanidov lands some shots froms side control. The BiG MaN tries to bench press Khanidov off him but Khanidov keeps the position. Khanidov decides to stand back up. Khanidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The BiG MaN is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The BiG MaN stuffs the takedown attempt from Khanidov. Khanidov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The BiG MaN stuffs the takedown. The BiG MaN changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Khanidov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The BiG MaN pinned against the cage. The BiG MaN gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Khanidov dives in for a single leg takedown but The BiG MaN sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Khanidov dives in and grabs The BiG MaN's left leg, looking for a takedown. The BiG MaN pushes down on Khanidov's head and hops out. The BiG MaN throws a fast counter high kick but Khanidov manages to duck under it in time. The BiG MaN moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The BiG MaN prevents the takedown attempt.
The BiG MaN holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khanidov tries to pull guard but The BiG MaN holds him up against the cage and eventually Khanidov drops back down to his feet.
The BiG MaN is pushing Khanidov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Khanidov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The BiG MaN breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Lazovicz The BiG MaN comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think The BiG MaN has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazovicz The BiG MaN! A relieved looking Lazovicz The BiG MaN thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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