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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arlan Tolkynbekov (ranked 5670 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 3592 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
157 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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178 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arlan Tolkynbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalidov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khalidov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tolkynbekov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolkynbekov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolkynbekov actively working from the bottom here.
Tolkynbekov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Tolkynbekov wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidov stands up and beckons Tolkynbekov to join him on the feet.
Tolkynbekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolkynbekov misses with a takedown attempt
and Khalidov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khalidov.
Khalidov fails to pull guard.
Tolkynbekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khalidov uses from the top position.
Khalidov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khalidov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tolkynbekov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tolkynbekov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Khalidov strikes from his own guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khalidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khalidov has his foot on Tolkynbekov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolkynbekov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tolkynbekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Khalidov is pulling down on Tolkynbekov's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolkynbekov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tolkynbekov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tolkynbekov shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tolkynbekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalidov, which made it look bad.
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolkynbekov sprawls well initially but Khalidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Khalidov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tolkynbekov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolkynbekov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalidov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov lands with a few short shots to the body.
Tolkynbekov trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov drops an elbow to the side of Tolkynbekov's head.
Khalidov trying to control the pace.
Tolkynbekov wants to get back to full guard.
Tolkynbekov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tolkynbekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidov is working away from the top position though.
Tolkynbekov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tolkynbekov trying to control but Khalidov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
It looks like Arlan Tolkynbekov has been cut.
Khalidov swinging wildly here.
Tolkynbekov tries for a takedown but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arlan Tolkynbekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolkynbekov clinches up with Khalidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khalidov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tolkynbekov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khalidov trying to hold on to Tolkynbekov's head to control him but Tolkynbekov postures up.
Tolkynbekov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Khalidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pulls Tolkynbekov in close to prevent any damage.
Tolkynbekov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tolkynbekov, into his guard.
Tolkynbekov working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolkynbekov is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidov is pulling down on Tolkynbekov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tolkynbekov, at least for the moment.
Khalidov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tolkynbekov has passed into side control.
Tolkynbekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arlan Tolkynbekov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tolkynbekov darts in trying to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tolkynbekov actively working from the bottom here.
Khalidov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolkynbekov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolkynbekov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolkynbekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolkynbekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamed Khalidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tolkynbekov dives on top into guard.
Khalidov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tolkynbekov won't allow Khalidov to sweep him here.
Tolkynbekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tolkynbekov is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolkynbekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolkynbekov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khalidov dives in and scores a takedown into Tolkynbekov's guard.
Tolkynbekov wants to hit a switch here but Khalidov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tolkynbekov there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tolkynbekov's face.
Khalidov lands a couple of good shots and Tolkynbekov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Khalidov controlling from the back.
Khalidov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov working for the choke.
Tolkynbekov is trying to stand back up.
Khalidov lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolkynbekov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Khalidov's guard. Nice work there by Tolkynbekov.
Arlan Tolkynbekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalidov, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khalidov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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