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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Anderson (ranked 4196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Al Khuzeem (ranked 3593 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khaled Al Khuzeem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Khuzeem has managed to clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Al Khuzeem pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Khuzeem landing some decent shots from guard.
Al Khuzeem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Al Khuzeem from controlling successfully.
Al Khuzeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Khuzeem pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Al Khuzeem is controlling him
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Al Khuzeem is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson pushes Al Khuzeem off looking to stand but Al Khuzeem dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khuzeem is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Al Khuzeem.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem wants to stand but Anderson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Al Khuzeem is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Al Khuzeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Khuzeem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Khuzeem.
Al Khuzeem prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Khuzeem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Al Khuzeem winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two 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.
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Al Khuzeem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Al Khuzeem winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Khuzeem tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Al Khuzeem 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.
Nice strikes from Al Khuzeem there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Al Khuzeem is controlling well.
Al Khuzeem stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Anderson to get to his feet.
Al Khuzeem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Al Khuzeem slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Khuzeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson has his foot on Al Khuzeem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Khuzeem works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Khuzeem cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Al Khuzeem stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Khuzeem connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem working some strikes from top position.
Al Khuzeem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson working for a triangle but Al Khuzeem defends it easily.
Al Khuzeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Khuzeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Khuzeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Khuzeem wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Khuzeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Khuzeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Khuzeem has managed to clinch.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Khuzeem has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Khuzeem working the ground and pound.
Al Khuzeem tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson missing with punches from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Khuzeem working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Khuzeem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
Khaled Al Khuzeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Khuzeem raining down shots from the mount!
Al Khuzeem cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Al Khuzeem trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Al Khuzeem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Al Khuzeem gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Al Khuzeem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khuzeem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anderson is rocked!
Al Khuzeem tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson prevents Al Khuzeem from improving position.
Anderson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Al Khuzeem cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khuzeem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Al Khuzeem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Khuzeem lands a few punches from side control.
Al Khuzeem trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Anderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Al Khuzeem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khuzeem dives in and scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Khuzeem passes into half guard.
Al Khuzeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson tries to roll over but Al Khuzeem keeps him under control.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Al Khuzeem in his half guard.
Al Khuzeem lands a big elbow - Anderson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Al Khuzeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Al Khuzeem!
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FIGHT
RATING
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