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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Ahmadzai (ranked 3863 p4p, 430 weight class) and Salman Shamkhalaev (ranked 2382 p4p, 281 weight class). Shamkhalaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alter Bridge - Ties That Bind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Salman Shamkhalaev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdul Ahmadzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salman Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahmadzai shoots and misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shamkhalaev.
Ahmadzai thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ahmadzai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the guard.
Ahmadzai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamkhalaev defends it easily.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmadzai keeping moving, preventing Shamkhalaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadzai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shamkhalaev uses it to pass to side control.
Ahmadzai is breathing heavily.
Shamkhalaev works to advance to full mount. Ahmadzai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Ahmadzai wriggling away.
Shamkhalaev landing punches.
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahmadzai?
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Ahmadzai is squirming around nicely.
Shamkhalaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shamkhalaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahmadzai is looking to escape.
Shamkhalaev working Ahmadzai over with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev breaks from Ahmadzai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ahmadzai's face.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev looking to finish Ahmadzai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahmadzai!
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev wants to control the pace but Ahmadzai is squirming around nicely.
Shamkhalaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahmadzai is surviving well by controlling Shamkhalaev's body position as best he can.
Ahmadzai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Shamkhalaev wants to finish this one by submission but Ahmadzai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahmadzai is looking to escape.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shamkhalaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ahmadzai looks a forlorn figure.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev pushes him away.
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ahmadzai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Ahmadzai is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahmadzai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahmadzai and Shamkhalaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ahmadzai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the action but Ahmadzai is working from the bottom.
Ahmadzai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ahmadzai's face as Shamkhalaev controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev tries to move to mount but Ahmadzai blocks the move with his legs.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmadzai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahmadzai struggling a bit here.
Ahmadzai is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahmadzai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadzai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev is working Ahmadzai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ahmadzai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shamkhalaev tries to advance to mount but Ahmadzai denies him.
Shamkhalaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the action but Ahmadzai is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shamkhalaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahmadzai tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shamkhalaev easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salman Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahmadzai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamkhalaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahmadzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadzai tries to get out of the position.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmadzai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmadzai can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamkhalaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Shamkhalaev there.
Shamkhalaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev wants to take a breather but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahmadzai trying to control from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev controlling the pace.
Shamkhalaev throwing shots but Ahmadzai is blocking nicely.
Shamkhalaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shamkhalaev prevents Ahmadzai from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamkhalaev wants to control but Ahmadzai is keeping him busy.
Shamkhalaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nice strikes from Shamkhalaev there.
Shamkhalaev wants to take a breather but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Ahmadzai is trying to stand.
Shamkhalaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salman Shamkhalaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahmadzai is in a horrible position here. Shamkhalaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamkhalaev working Ahmadzai over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev lands a big shot there that rocks Ahmadzai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahmadzai swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamkhalaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev scoring with strikes but Ahmadzai is staying in there.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but Ahmadzai is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamkhalaev landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev cracks Ahmadzai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt from Ahmadzai to control.
Shamkhalaev controlling from the full mount.
Shamkhalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmadzai throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shamkhalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadzai is squirming around, avoiding Shamkhalaev's attempts to control the action.
Shamkhalaev dominating with strikes here.
Shamkhalaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamkhalaev unloading with bombs!
Shamkhalaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamkhalaev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shamkhalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shamkhalaev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahmadzai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ahmadzai tries to hold on but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev controlling from mount.
Shamkhalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shamkhalaev punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Shamkhalaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev tries to control but Ahmadzai wriggling away.
Shamkhalaev lands with some strikes.
Shamkhalaev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shamkhalaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahmadzai is rocked!
Shamkhalaev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ahmadzai bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shamkhalaev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salman Shamkhalaev!
An out of breath Salman Shamkhalaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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