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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenzie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flower Of Scotland. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv misses with a takedown attempt - McKenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidovv as he avoids it easily.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenzie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenzie shoots in but Khalidovv avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
Khalidovv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khalidovv is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khalidovv is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidovv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura here.
McKenzie tries to roll over but Khalidovv keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidovv.
Khalidovv is working for a kimura but McKenzie is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenzie keeping hold of Khalidovv's head, controlling as best he can.
McKenzie is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalidovv.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Khalidovv tries to pass to full mount but McKenzie defends it.
McKenzie is looking to control Khalidovv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenzie avoid being mounted?
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura but McKenzie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidovv to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McKenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidovv seems to be working for a kimura but McKenzie defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenzie is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalidovv.
McKenzie controlling the position for now.
Khalidovv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKenzie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovv is working away from the top position though.
Khalidovv seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead McKenzie has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to keep Khalidovv in close.
McKenzie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidovv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenzie is keeping the position for now.
Khalidovv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKenzie dives on top into guard.
Khalidovv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKenzie defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovv looking for a guillotine here but McKenzie defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovv dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khalidovv defends it nicely.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidovv sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenzie somewhat.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
Horrible takedown by Khalidovv or perhaps it was just good defense by McKenzie which made him look bad.
McKenzie looks for a takedown but Khalidovv sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McKenzie enables Khalidovv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McKenzie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McKenzie scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Khalidovv passes McKenzie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura but McKenzie is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKenzie is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalidovv.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalidovv is working for a submission of some sort.
Khalidovv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khalidovv uses his free foot to push down on McKenzie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McKenzie.
Khalidovv is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenzie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenzie!
Khalidovv isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McKenzie stacks Khalidovv on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McKenzie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying to improve his position.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McKenzie working his ground and pound in the gym.
McKenzie trying to control the position but Khalidovv is working away.
Khalidovv is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Khalidovv is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Khalidovv is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovv taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovv dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
McKenzie lands with a nice body punch.
McKenzie darts in looking for a takedown but Khalidovv gets double underhooks and turns McKenzie into the ropes.
McKenzie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khalidovv has picked McKenzie up - he's going for a ride! Khalidovv dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Khalidovv is working for a kimura but McKenzie is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenzie tries to get to full guard but Khalidovv has control of the leg.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khalidovv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Khalidovv.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKenzie dives on top into guard.
McKenzie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalidovv throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McKenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khalidovv looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McKenzie has picked Khalidovv up and slammed him! Khalidovv can't keep hold of the triangle and McKenzie manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv tries to buck McKenzie off but McKenzie is having none of it.
McKenzie working the body and head with strikes.
Khalidovv is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKenzie off and has taken his back!
Khalidovv is looking for a choke. McKenzie gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. McKenzie manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie is stalling in the full guard.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidovv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKenzie defends well.
McKenzie trying to control but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
Khalidovv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khalidovv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khalidovv looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKenzie is one step ahead there.
Rob McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Khalidovv keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovv looking for a guillotine here but McKenzie defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalidovv, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovv!
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energy
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hype
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