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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Chabazian (ranked 1469 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 205 p4p, 192 weight class). Bekzod is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmond Chabazian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bekzod wants to clinch up but Chabazian keeps it at a distance.
Chabazian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bekzod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chabazian counters with a single leg into guard. Bekzod didn't expect that.
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.
Chabazian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bekzod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian stands and throws Bekzod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bekzod sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bekzod to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chabazian looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabazian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bekzod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chabazian.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chabazian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bekzod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Bekzod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian is pushing down on Bekzod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bekzod is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian 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.
Chabazian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chabazian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabazian throwing shots but Bekzod is blocking nicely.
Bekzod is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Bekzod defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bekzod doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Chabazian not doing much here.
Chabazian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bekzod sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Chabazian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chabazian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bekzod sees it coming and defends easily.
Chabazian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chabazian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bekzod can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chabazian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chabazian wants to pass to mount but Bekzod is defending the position.
Chabazian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chabazian is keen to just control but Bekzod is a slippery customer.
Bekzod is pressing down on Chabazian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bekzod pulls Chabazian in to control the position.
Chabazian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabazian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chabazian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chabazian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Chabazian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabazian.
Chabazian misses with a takedown
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chabazian shoots in for a double leg but Bekzod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Chabazian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabazian drops his hands momentarily and Bekzod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chabazian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bekzod can do to turn this around?
Chabazian goes for a double leg but Bekzod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bekzod continues to drive forward.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod works on Chabazian's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Chabazian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chabazian's gas tank.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chabazian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bekzod can turn it around.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Chabazian backwards.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a light punch inside.
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod lands a jab to Chabazian's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod cracks Chabazian with an open hand slap.
Chabazian is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod digs a good hook to Chabazian's body.
Bekzod cracks Chabazian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bekzod has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chabazian to stand back up!
Oh Chabazian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chabazian tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chabazian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod pushes Chabazian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod fakes the body blow, causing Chabazian to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Chabazian goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
During a confident post fight interview, Azad Bekzod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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