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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abusupyan Khalilov (ranked 4723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Candovski (ranked 4719 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abusupyan Khalilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandr Candovski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Candovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalilov is trying to force a seperation but Candovski has the dominant position.
Khalilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Candovski blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Khalilov to work.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but Khalilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Candovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Candovski avoiding damage as Khalilov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski blocks an elbow strike from Khalilov.
Candovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khalilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abusupyan Khalilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Candovski.
Candovski fails to pull guard.
Candovski being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Khalilov won't allow it.
Candovski trying to control the position but instead, Khalilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Candovski into the cage.
Candovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Candovski tries to keep at a distance but Khalilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Candovski misses with a knee to the head.
Khalilov lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Candovski is trying to control the position but Khalilov postures up.
Khalilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Candovski is proving hard to escape from.
Khalilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Candovski on the ground.
Candovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Candovski has his foot on Khalilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalilov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Candovski tries to clinch there but Khalilov circles away.
Khalilov dives in and scores a takedown into Candovski's guard.
Khalilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candovski is keeping the position for now.
Khalilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khalilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candovski wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov content to stall in guard here.
Khalilov wants to pass the guard but Candovski is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalilov content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalilov as he jumps to the side.
Khalilov moves into range and clinches up with Candovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Candovski keeps Khalilov at a distance using the push kick.
Khalilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khalilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Candovski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Candovski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Candovski trying to control but not successfully.
Khalilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candovski can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Candovski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Khalilov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Abusupyan Khalilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Candovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Khalilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Candovski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Candovski for a finish.
Khalilov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov looking for the RNC.
Khalilov looking to break Candovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Candovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khalilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Candovski tries to break free.
Khalilov keeps control of the position easily here as Candovski tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov gets his hands free as Candovski looks to control.
Khalilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Candovski is in bad spot here.
Khalilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Candovski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalilov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Candovski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khalilov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khalilov cracks Candovski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Khalilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Candovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalilov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski pushes Khalilov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khalilov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Candovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face as Khalilov controls the position.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs.
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
Khalilov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Candovski down.
Candovski is trying to improve his position.
Candovski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khalilov wants to stand but Candovski has his arm trapped.
Khalilov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalilov 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.
Candovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khalilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Candovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Candovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalilov stays in close to Candovski's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalilov passes into half guard.
Khalilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalilov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candovski is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalilov.
Aleksandr Candovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abusupyan Khalilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Candovski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalilov pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abusupyan Khalilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalilov, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abusupyan Khalilov!
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energy
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hype
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