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Event:
Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Koko throws a wild body kick that Khabilov sees coming a mile off.
Khabilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Koko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koko lands with a slapping head kick.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koko sprawls well. Koko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koko misses with a combination
#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koko won't be happy with that. #T1#
Khabilov trying to control the action but Koko is working from the bottom.
Koko is trying to improve his position.
Koko holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Koko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khabilov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koko is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Khabilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Koko is defending well.
Khabilov tries to score with some ground and pound. Koko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koko is looking to regain half guard here but Khabilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Khabilov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koko can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Koko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khabilov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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Khabilov trying to control the position but Koko is working away.
Koko gets back to half guard.
Koko is looking to escape.
Koko gets full guard.#ES2#
Koko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Khabilov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koko counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koko lands with a nice body kick.
Koko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khabilov checks it well.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Khabilov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koko eats them both and turns towards Khabilov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koko connects with a solid leg kick.
Koko dips to his left and cracks Khabilov with an uppercut!
Koko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Koko lands a leg kick that knocks Khabilov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koko pinned against the cage. Koko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khabilov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koko is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Koko tenderised Khabilov's leg. Khabilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koko misses with a few strikes there.
Koko connects with an inside leg kick.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koko feints and then cracks Khabilov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khabilov down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koko dominated that round.
That's time! Khabilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koko avoids it really well and circles away.
Koko throws a big shot that misses.
Koko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khabilov misses with a takedown
and Koko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Koko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koko connects with an inside leg kick.
Khabilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Khabilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael Koko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Koko flicks out a counter leg kick but Khabilov steps away.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koko pinned against the cage. Koko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koko scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Koko feints a jab promting Khabilov to slip. Koko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khabilov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Khabilov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khabilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Khabilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Koko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khabilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koko.
Khabilov shoots and misses
and Koko counters with a right hand to the body.
Koko misses with an uppercut.
Koko throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Khabilov blocks the low kick.
Khabilov slips a jab and a cross from Koko.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Koko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koko continues to drive forward.
Koko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koko tests Khabilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
and Koko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
and Koko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Koko throws a nice looking combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koko motions for Khabilov to come forward. Koko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Koko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Koko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khabilov has his takedown stuffed
and Koko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koko connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koko thumps Khabilov with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koko.
Koko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khabilov checks a leg kick.
Michael Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koko!
Koko tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Khabilov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koko wants to control but Khabilov postures up.#T1#
Khabilov wants to control but Koko is keeping him busy.
Koko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koko is looking to reverse the position.
Koko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov taking a break here but Koko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Koko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Koko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koko has his hands on Khabilov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Koko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khabilov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Koko manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koko as he avoids it easily.
Koko missing with a left hand there. Khabilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Khabilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Koko throws a body shot but no joy.
Koko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koko misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a single leg into guard. Koko didn't expect that.
Khabilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koko wants to sweep but no luck.
Khabilov forces his way into half guard.
Koko is pressing down on Khabilov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koko wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov stops Koko from standing up.
Khabilov throwing strikes from guard but Koko blocks nicely. #ES2#
Koko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khabilov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Khabilov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khabilov is trying to push Koko away but Koko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koko throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Koko fails to land.
Koko throws a punch but it's blocked by Khabilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Koko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Koko!
A relieved looking Michael Koko 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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Event:
Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khabilov, as that shot connected.
Minor misses with a looping right.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Minor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khabilov pinned against the cage. Khabilov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been hearing reports that Minor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Minor misses the shot to the body.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minor defends it well.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Minor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khabilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minor is fending him off so far but Khabilov persists. Nope, Minor circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khabilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Minor scores with a body shot.
Khabilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minor throws out the jab.
Minor closes the distance but Khabilov moves to the side #TD2#
and Khabilov counters with a shoot takedown. Minor fights it but they end up in guard.
Minor controlling the position.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minor has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khabilov postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.
Khabilov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minor's head.
Minor keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minor has his hands on Khabilov's head, controlling the position.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Minor keeps moving. #SUB#
Minor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khabilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Minor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minor is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minor with a jab.
Khabilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Minor.
Minor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Khabilov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Minor wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Khabilov looks to land a strike but Minor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khabilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Minor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khabilov is working Minor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov looking to sit in guard and control but Minor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khabilov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Khabilov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Minor.
And Khabilov tries to counter it with a takedown but Minor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khabilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minor circles away.
Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khabilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minor tried to counter with a leg kick but Khabilov avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khabilov manages to avoid it.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Khabilov.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Minor slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerald Minor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Minor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khabilov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minor to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Minor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khabilov to the mat! Khabilov manages to get full guard.
Minor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khabilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Minor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Minor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khabilov to see if he's OK.
Minor lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Minor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minor throws a strike aimed at the side of Khabilov's head but Khabilov avoids it well.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khabilov tries to buck Minor off but Minor is having none of it.
Minor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khabilov to see if he's OK.
Minor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khabilov!
Khabilov is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Minor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khabilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Minor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khabilov working to try and regain half guard.
Khabilov is in a horrible position here. Minor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minor with good strikes from the mount here!
Khabilov wants to hold on but Minor pushes him away.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minor trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Minor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Minor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Khabilov is rocked!
Minor working the ground and pound effectively.
Khabilov is still in real trouble! Can Minor finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khabilov is trying to escape the mount.
Minor lands a heavy elbow.
Minor postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Khabilov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Khabilov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Death Squad 335:Mamba v Hiro
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Chillum tries to clinch but Khabilov is having none of it.
Chillum wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a shoot takedown. Chillum fights it but they end up in guard.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Chillum keeps moving.
Chillum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chillum working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khabilov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chillum wants to control the position but Khabilov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chillum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chillum trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chillum holds on and takes a little breather.
Khabilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khabilov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Chillum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chillum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chillum is retaining full guard.
Khabilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khabilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chillum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is fighting to break Chillum's control of his arms but Chillum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chillum has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prestige MMA Acadamy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Khabilov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khabilov looking to pass the guard.
Chillum is trying to keep Khabilov in close.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Khabilov trying to control but Chillum is working from the bottom.
Chillum is looking to sweep but instead, Khabilov has passed into half guard.
Khabilov working over Chillum with some ground and pound. Chillum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khabilov throwing shots but Chillum is blocking nicely. #T3#
Khabilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khabilov trying to mount his opponent but Chillum defends it.
Chillum is looking for a sweep. Khabilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chillum flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chillum trying to control here.
Chillum is staying active underneath Khabilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khabilov is really struggling to control Chillum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chillum is pressing down on Khabilov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chillum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chillum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Khabilov stands up and waves to Chillum to follow him.
A telegraphed right hand from Chillum misses the target. #T4#
Chillum tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Chillum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khabilov checks it well.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Khabilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chillum misses with an uppercut. Khabilov saw that one coming.
Khabilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Khabilov dives in and scores a takedown into Chillum's guard.
Chillum throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chillum tries to strike from the bottom.
Chillum trying to keep a closed guard but Khabilov is proving a slippery customer.
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chillum wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Chillum rushes Khabilov and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chillum throws an elbow but misses.
Chillum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khabilov blocking some punches.
Khabilov jumps guard but Chillum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chillum stops a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Chillum pushes Khabilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chillum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chillum gets underhooks to prevent Khabilov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov dodges an elbow strike from Chillum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chillum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chillum throws an elbow that misses.
Chillum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chillum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chillum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khabilov's efforts to push away.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chillum.
Khabilov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chillum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chillum misses with a punch on the inside.
Khabilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chillum misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Khabilov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chillum tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Chillum avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chillum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Chillum closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.#TD2#
Chillum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
Chillum is trying to maintain the position but Khabilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Chillum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chillum wants to get back to full guard.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chillum can do to turn this around?
Khabilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chillum wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chillum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chillum looking to control.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Khabilov trying to control but Chillum is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chillum has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khabilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chillum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khabilov is fighting to break Chillum's control of his arms but Chillum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khabilov postures up in Chillum's guard and throws a big left but Chillum blocks it.
Khabilov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chillum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov postures up and lands a big shot to Chillum's brow.
Chillum wants to sweep but no luck.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chillum is trying to control the position but Khabilov postures up.
Chillum has his hands on Khabilov's head, controlling the position.
Chillum trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Khabilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chillum is looking to clinch.
Khabilov walks into a jab.
Khabilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chillum.
Chillum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chillum darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a single leg into guard. Chillum didn't expect that.
Khabilov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doc Chillum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chillum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chillum moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Chillum throws a hook but Khabilov blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chillum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chillum throws a hook but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Chillum avoids it well and moves away.
Khabilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chillum.
A low kick from Chillum misses #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khabilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chillum has wrist control.
Khabilov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Khabilov seems to be working for a kimura but Chillum defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov throwing shots but Chillum is blocking nicely.
Khabilov is keen to just control but Chillum is a slippery customer.#T1#
Chillum wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy.
Khabilov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chillum!
Khabilov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khabilov working Chillum over with strikes here.
Chillum is desperately trying to improve his position but Khabilov has a good base and remains in mount.
Khabilov avoids the attempt from Chillum to control.
Chillum can't escape the position.
Khabilov working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Chillum regains half guard.
Chillum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chillum.
Khabilov passes Chillum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khabilov is nestled in close to Chillum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chillum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chillum's head.
Chillum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khabilov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khabilov's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khabilov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chillum throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3#
Chillum has the hooks in. Khabilov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chillum not allowing Khabilov to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Chillum manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chillum scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Khabilov is looking for a way out.
Khabilov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chillum landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khabilov tries to reverse the position but Chillum maintains control.
Khabilov suckers Chillum into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Khabilov is now in Chillum's guard!
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chillum is retaining full guard.
Chillum doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Khabilov pushes down on Chillum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rustam Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khabilov works his way into side control.
Chillum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chillum is trying to work for a sweep but Khabilov has mounted him!
Chillum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khabilov tries to control but Chillum wriggling away.
Chillum is desperately trying to improve his position but Khabilov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khabilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Khabilov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rustam Khabilov made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Death Squad 326:Page v Mamba
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Khabilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khabilov is in Bennett's guard.
Bennett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Khabilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Khabilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov is controlling Bennett's trapped leg to prevent Bennett from advancing to side control.
Khabilov manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khabilov trying to control the position.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Khabilov is proving hard to escape from.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Khabilov pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khabilov looking to control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khabilov working a defensive guard but Bennett passes into half guard.
Khabilov tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Bennett wants to stand up but Khabilov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Khabilov gets full guard.
Bennett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khabilov keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Bennett avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennett misses its target.#T3#
Bennett misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Khabilov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bennett!
An elbow from Khabilov crashes against the mat.
Bennett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khabilov.
Khabilov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bennett parries the strikes from Khabilov easily there. Khabilov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bennett to escape.
Bennett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khabilov.
Khabilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bennett prevents Khabilov from improving position.
Bennett is trying to control Khabilov's posture but Khabilov avoids it.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Khabilov working the ground and pound but Bennett is defending the strikes.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khabilov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Khabilov moves out of range as Bennett strikes.#TD2#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khabilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass. #T1#
Bennett pulls Khabilov in close to prevent any damage.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khabilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Bennett is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khabilov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Khabilov has Bennett pressed against the cage, preventing Bennett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bennett is trying to break free.#TD2#
Khabilov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khabilov trying to control the pace.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Khabilov is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khabilov connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple.
Bennett trying to control from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to stand up here but Khabilov is controlling him well.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Khabilov stands up and beckons Bennett to join him on the feet.
Khabilov moves away from the strike by Bennett.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Bennett avoids it easily.
Khabilov moves out of range as Bennett strikes.#TD2#
Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khabilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Khabilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett is looking to stand up but Khabilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bennett has Khabilov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bennett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khabilov trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Khabilov passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khabilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khabilov.
Khabilov not doing much here.
Khabilov trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.
Khabilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khabilov misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Khabilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bennett is looking to control Khabilov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
Khabilov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bennett to regain full guard.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Rustam Khabilov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bennett trying to control the position here.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Bennett working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bennett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett misses with a leg kick. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bennett defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Bennett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
And Khabilov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bennett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennett enables Khabilov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khabilov.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Bennett seems keen to control Khabilov's posture.
Bennett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Khabilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Khabilov.
Bennett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Khabilov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Bennett is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khabilov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khabilov has him pressed against the cage.
Khabilov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stu Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khabilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rustam Khabilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khabilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khabilov looking for a takedown.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khabilov walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bennett slips a jab from Khabilov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Stu Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khabilov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Death Squad 323:Kenny v S'moto
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh Negi defends it nicely.
Singh Negi wants to counter with a clinch but Khabilov pushes him away.#CL2#
Khabilov gets tackled into the cage by Singh Negi. Singh Negi maintains the clinch.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
#TD#
Khabilov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khabilov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Negi wants to stand and escape but instead Khabilov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Singh Negi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khabilov throwing strikes from guard but Singh Negi blocks nicely.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh Negi is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov pushing down on Singh Negi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khabilov throwing shots but Singh Negi is blocking nicely.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khabilov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Khabilov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khabilov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khabilov tries to control but Singh Negi wriggling away. #T2#
Khabilov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khabilov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khabilov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Singh Negi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kshitij Singh Negi has been cut.
Khabilov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Singh Negi is out cold - huge knockout for Khabilov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Death Squad 318:Heart v Crop
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Khabilov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khabilov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Khabilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khabilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
Souza keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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.
#ROC2#
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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Event:
Death Squad 314:Havoc v Morgon
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Singh Negi avoids it well and moves away.
Kshitij Singh Negi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabilov, pushing him back against the cage.
Khabilov wants to take the fight to the mat but Singh Negi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khabilov dodges an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
#TD#
Khabilov gets control of Singh Negi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khabilov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh Negi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov pulls Singh Negi in close to prevent any damage.
Singh Negi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Khabilov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk. Khabilov catches Singh Negi right on the button with a cross.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh Negi.
Singh Negi moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Singh Negi tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
Singh Negi slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh Negi but Singh Negi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##CL2#
Singh Negi darts in and clinches Khabilov up against the cage.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but Singh Negi won't allow it.
Singh Negi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khabilov blocks it with crossed arms.
Khabilov is working for takedown but Singh Negi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Khabilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Khabilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khabilov throwing strikes but missing.
Khabilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Singh Negi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Khabilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khabilov looking to sit in guard and control but Singh Negi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Khabilov has his hands on Singh Negi's head, controlling the position.
Singh Negi wants to get up but he can't break Khabilov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khabilov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Khabilov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rustam Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Singh Negi slaps away a takedown attempt from Khabilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Singh Negi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Singh Negi moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
Singh Negi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singh Negi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rustam Khabilov has been cut.
Khabilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khabilov blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov blocks an elbow strike.
Khabilov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Singh Negi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Khabilov blocks an elbow strike from Singh Negi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh Negi throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Singh Negi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khabilov's defenses.
Khabilov looking for a takedown.
Khabilov can't get the takedown.
Khabilov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh Negi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Singh Negi doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khabilov.
Singh Negi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh Negi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabilov, pushing him back against the cage.
Singh Negi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khabilov takes an elbow to the temple.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow over the top.
Khabilov is trying to drag Singh Negi to the mat but Singh Negi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Singh Negi lands a good knee to the midsection. Khabilov won't want to take too many of those.
Singh Negi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singh Negi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Khabilov managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Khabilov looking for a takedown.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Singh Negi to keep the fight standing.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh Negi smiles and moves away.
Singh Negi tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Singh Negi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabilov, pushing him back against the cage.
Khabilov blocks an elbow strike.
Khabilov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh Negi stops a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh Negi just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Khabilov blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh Negi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khabilov's brow.
Khabilov managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
Khabilov goes for a takedown attempt but Singh Negi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khabilov keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh Negi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khabilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh Negi's waist but Singh Negi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khabilov off to one side.
Khabilov shoots in but Singh Negi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh Negi was well out of range. Poor timing from Khabilov.#CL2#
Singh Negi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kshitij Singh Negi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rustam Khabilov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singh Negi clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov avoiding damage as Singh Negi throws knees to the body.
Singh Negi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Singh Negi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kshitij Singh Negi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khabilov wants a takedown.
Singh Negi misses with an elbow strike.
Khabilov managing to block the knees to the body from Singh Negi.
#TD#
Khabilov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been informed that Singh Negi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Singh Negi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khabilov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov controlling the position.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Khabilov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Singh Negi wanted to stand there but Khabilov had control of the position.
Singh Negi is fighting to break Khabilov's control of his arms but Khabilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Singh Negi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Khabilov has control of Singh Negi's left arm, preventing Singh Negi from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Singh Negi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh Negi pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Singh Negi clinches with his opponent.
Khabilov is trying to force a seperation but Singh Negi has the dominant position.
Khabilov is trying to drag Singh Negi to the mat but Singh Negi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khabilov avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh Negi.#T3#
Singh Negi stops a takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khabilov avoids the elbow strike from Singh Negi, against the cage.
Khabilov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh Negi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh Negi tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh Negi, which made it look bad. #TD#
Khabilov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh Negi's half guard.#T4#
Singh Negi is refusing to be controlled, as Khabilov sits in half guard.
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khabilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh Negi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singh Negi is trying to stand.
Khabilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov trying to mount his opponent but Singh Negi defends it.
Singh Negi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khabilov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kshitij Singh Negi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Singh Negi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kshitij Singh Negi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kshitij Singh Negi made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crocodilov misses with an uppercut.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Crocodilov avoids it easily.
Khabilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Crocodilov misses.
Khabilov slips under a jab from Crocodilov.
Nice defenses there by Khabilov.
Crocodilov misses with a looping left.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crocodilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Khabilov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khabilov lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Khabilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khabilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov advances position into side control!
Khabilov moves into full mount!
Khabilov landing punches.
Khabilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crocodilov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocodilov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Khabilov landing punches.
Khabilov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khabilov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Khabilov content just to control the position here.
Khabilov with good strikes from the mount here!
Khabilov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocodilov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khabilov tries to control but Crocodilov wriggling away.
Khabilov raining down shots from the mount!
Khabilov wants to control the pace but Crocodilov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Crocodilov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Khabilov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khabilov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Crocodilov! Khabilov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Crocodilov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Khabilov avoids the head kick by Draupnir.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khabilov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Draupnir defends it well.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draupnir sprawls well. Draupnir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draupnir gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Khabilov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draupnir's guard.
Draupnir is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khabilov dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Draupnir tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draupnir takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#
It looks like Baldur Draupnir has been cut.
Draupnir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khabilov working away.
Draupnir is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khabilov connects with a decent elbow.
Khabilov tries to stand but Draupnir is controlling his head. #T1#
Draupnir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Draupnir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Draupnir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov is controlling the pace.
Khabilov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khabilov is trying to control. Draupnir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khabilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draupnir wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khabilov stalling.
Khabilov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Khabilov is thwarting Draupnir's attempts to control the position.
Khabilov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Draupnir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khabilov is working away from the top position though.
Khabilov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draupnir is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draupnir's head.
Khabilov throwing shots but Draupnir is blocking nicely.
Draupnir trying to hold on to Khabilov's head to control him but Khabilov postures up.
Draupnir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khabilov.
Khabilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Draupnir tries to get to full guard but Khabilov has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khabilov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Khabilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draupnir keeps working.
Khabilov thows a huge punch but Draupnir dodges it nicely.
Draupnir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draupnir won't allow Khabilov to pass to mount.
Draupnir is not content to let Khabilov control the position.
Draupnir is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khabilov connects with a nice short shot to Draupnir's temple. #CUT2#
Baldur Draupnir's cut is getting worse.
Draupnir is staying active underneath Khabilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khabilov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
Draupnir won't allow Khabilov to pass to mount.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov trying to pass the guard but Draupnir defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov is thwarting Draupnir's attempts to control the position.
Draupnir is pressing down on Khabilov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draupnir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draupnir is really struggling to control Khabilov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Draupnir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khabilov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Khabilov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Draupnir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draupnir sprawls well. Draupnir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet.#CUT2#
Baldur Draupnir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Draupnir misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Khabilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Khabilov with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khabilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Draupnir has Khabilov pulled in close to control his posture.
Khabilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Baldur Draupnir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baldur Draupnir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Khabilov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khabilov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown. Xll tries to sprawl out of it but Khabilov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov misses with a low kick as Xll jumps back.
Xll throws out a counter right but Khabilov avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Xll misses. #TD#
Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xll on his heels. He'll look to pass Xll's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Xll throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khabilov escapes and throws Xll's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Xll tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Khabilov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Khabilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Xll gets back to half guard.
Xll trying to control but Khabilov postures up.
Khabilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khabilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khabilov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Khabilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xll defends it well.
Khabilov lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Khabilov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xll is trying to stand up here but Khabilov is controlling him well.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xll defending well though.
Xll wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xll wants to improve his position but Khabilov is controlling well.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xll defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khabilov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xll trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Xll trying to hold on to Khabilov's head to control him but Khabilov postures up.
Xll has hold of Khabilov's hands but Khabilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khabilov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khabilov lands with a punch from half guard.
Xll has hold of Khabilov's hands but Khabilov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xll is not content to let Khabilov control the position.
Khabilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Xll looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Khabilov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xll tries a quick counter leg kick but Khabilov is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Xll. No joy for Khabilov on that attempt. #TD#
Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xll looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xll misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Xll can't do much from the bottom here.
Khabilov working the head with strikes.
Xll prevents Khabilov from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khabilov is working hard here to advance position.
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!
#R2#
Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xll thuds his shin into the meat of Khabilov's side.
Khabilov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Khabilov.
Khabilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Xll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xll tries to land a front kick but Khabilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xll scores with a hook to the body. Khabilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khabilov takes one on the button.#T1##TD#
Khabilov gets the takedown into side control.
Khabilov in side control, throwing shots but Xll defends.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
Khabilov trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom.
Rustam Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Khabilov tries for a kimura but Xll is defending well. #SUB#
Khabilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khabilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xll's legs. #T2#
Xll wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov drags him back down.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
Khabilov lands a nice forearm strike.
Khabilov working away.
Khabilov landing a few strikes.
Xll is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khabilov connects with a decent elbow.
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xll wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Khabilov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Xll circles away easily
and Xll counters with a nice uppercut.
Rustam Khabilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll lands a jab-cross combination.
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches up with Xll, looking for a takedown. Khabilov pushes Xll against the cage but Xll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xll but Xll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khabilov has time to react.#ROC2#
Khabilov is rocked!
Xll connects with a nice cross there... Khabilov is looking wobbly and Xll recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Khabilov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Xll jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramses Xll!
Our winner, Ramses Xll, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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