PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khalidovv
vs
Spar

195 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidovv shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Khalidovv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalidovv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Khalidovv stands and steps away. Spar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spar enables Khalidovv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spar working a defensive guard here.

Khalidovv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidovv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Khalidovv drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalidovv jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spar looking to control.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Spar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidovv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Khalidovv trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.

Spar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidovv defends it easily.
Spar looks winded!

Khalidovv drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Khalidovv off! Khalidovv jumps back into Spar's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidovv pushing down on Spar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spar has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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 working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv wants to work for an arm triangle but Spar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura here.

Khalidovv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khalidovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalidovv throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidovv pushes down on Spar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv is trying to work for a kimura but Spar is defending well.

Spar actively working from the bottom here.

Khalidovv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spar sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalidovv tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Spar actively working from the bottom here.

Khalidovv is looking for a kimura but Spar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidovv to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Spar makes his way to full guard, as Khalidovv worked for a kimura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovv works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovv dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spar is trying to control but can't.
Khalidovv is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spar!
Khalidovv thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Spar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khalidovv.

Khalidovv jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spar and Khalidovv has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Khalidovv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Khalidovv goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khalidovv but great work by Spar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar trying to control the position but Khalidovv is working away.
Khalidovv gets back to half guard.

Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Khalidovv looking for submissions off his back.

Spar seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidovv defends the submission attempt.

Khalidovv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Khalidovv looking for submissions off his back.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Spar 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.
Spar is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spar moves into full mount! Khalidovv won't be happy about that!
Spar fails to advance to Khalidovv's back.
Khalidovv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Khalidovv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spar pulls his head out easily.

Khalidovv is defending against the submission attempts here by Spar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spar is looking for a kimura but Khalidovv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spar to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spar wants to take a breather but Khalidovv is having none of it.

Khalidovv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Khalidovv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Spar is looking for a kimura but Khalidovv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spar to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv looking for submissions off his back.
Khalidovv moves into full guard.

Khalidovv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Khalidovv is tightening it up a little... Spar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Khalidovv!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mamed Khalidovv!
Mamed Khalidovv retains his middleweight title!