PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PRIDE FC - Opening. Mamed Khalidovv is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Khalidovv
vs
Sammens

195 cm
23
200 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv ducks under a wild hook from Sammens.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidovv is defended easily by Sammens.
Khalidovv takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khalidovv wants to clinch up but Sammens keeps it at a distance.
Sammens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khalidovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammens swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammens motions for Khalidovv to come forward. Sammens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovv throws a head kick but Sammens moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sammens.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sammens.
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!
Sammens misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Sammens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovv.
Khalidovv closes the distance and clinches up with Sammens, looking for a takedown. Khalidovv pushes Sammens against the ropes but Sammens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sammens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khalidovv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sammens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Sammens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sammens but Sammens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sammens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sammens wants it to stay on the feet.
Sammens misses with a body shot.
Khalidovv tries to clinch up but Sammens circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Sammens lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.
Valentijn Sammens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Sammens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammens lands with a nice combination. Khalidovv backs away looking to recover.
Sammens misses with a body kick.
Sammens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammens misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sammens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens lands a nice looking body shot.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Khalidovv. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sammens circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khalidovv.
Sammens lands with a right hand.
Khalidovv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khalidovv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sammens swivels and escapes.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidovv takes one on the button.

Khalidovv takes the fight into the clinch.
Sammens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sammens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv wants a takedown.
Sammens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khalidovv's defenses.

It looks like Mamed Khalidovv has been cut.
Khalidovv is trying to break the clinch but Sammens is controlling him.
Khalidovv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sammens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khalidovv is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalidovv as Sammens tries to tie him up.
Sammens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khalidovv wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Sammens.
Khalidovv takes an elbow to the temple.
Sammens lands with a short shot to the head.
Sammens with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sammens.
Khalidovv looking for a takedown.
Sammens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sammens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khalidovv.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammens landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens landing knees to the body.
Sammens pushes Khalidovv back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sammens.
Sammens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sammens obliges.
Sammens is leaning against Khalidovv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sammens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sammens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sammens.
Sammens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Khalidovv.
Sammens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sammens manages to break the clinch.
Sammens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khalidovv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sammens can pounce on him.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentijn Sammens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Sammens fakes the leg kick and cracks Khalidovv in the body.
Khalidovv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentijn Sammens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khalidovv doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sammens thuds his shin into the meat of Khalidovv's side.
Sammens lands a head kick. Khalidovv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Sammens.
Sammens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khalidovvs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sammens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentijn Sammens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammens throws a head kick that Khalidovv semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidovv throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidovv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammens connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammens throws a nice head kick!
Khalidovv tries to clinch there but Sammens circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Sammens throws the kick towards the body but Khalidovv avoids it.
Sammens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sammens throws a right hand that Khalidovv ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovv also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Sammens.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sammens as he jumps to the side.
Sammens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khalidovv takes one on the button.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalidovv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sammens throws a combination. Khalidovv tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sammens lands with a nice body punch.
Khalidovv with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sammens to score with a decent uppercut.
Khalidovv is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khalidovv scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.
Khalidovv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Khalidovv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
letting Sammens counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammens - that will leave a mark!
Sammens scores with a hook to the body. Khalidovv takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sammens. That's going to slow Khalidovv down.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Sammens slams his shin into Khalidovv's torso.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Sammens misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khalidovv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Sammens. Those never looked like landing.
Khalidovv will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sammens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Khalidovv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khalidovv blocks a head kick by Sammens.
Sammens avoids the head kick by Khalidovv.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammens scores with the left hand. Khalidovv knows he should have avoided that one.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a takedown. Sammens tries to sprawl out of it but Khalidovv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sammens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalidovv has a takedown stuffed.
Sammens connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv shoots in for a double leg but Sammens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mamed Khalidovv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens lands a jab-cross combination.
Khalidovv has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sammens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalidovv.
Sammens cracks the inside of Khalidovv's front leg.
Khalidovv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khalidovv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.
Sammens tries to bum rush Khalidovv with a series of wild strikes but Khalidovv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidovv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidovv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sammens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalidovv somewhat.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentijn Sammens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammens connects with a body shot.
Khalidovv shoots in but Sammens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammens throws out a leg kick but Khalidovv moves out of range and Sammens only half commits.
Sammens stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidovv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sammens. Sammens obviously looking to wear him down.
Sammens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammens misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Sammens.
Khalidovv walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sammens.
Sammens loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovv slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidovv on the side of the head.
Sammens looks for the body kick but Khalidovv saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv avoids the head kick by Sammens.
Sammens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Sammens sprawls well.
Sammens throws out a loose jab but Khalidovv uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sammens misses.
Sammens misses with a hook. Khalidovv ducked under it nicely.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Sammens counters with a stiff right hand.
Khalidovv looks for a takedown but Sammens sprawls well.
Khalidovv misses with a body kick.
Sammens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sammens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovv tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sammens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Khalidovv's leg. Khalidovv is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khalidovv crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sammens - the referee stops the clock and Khalidovv gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sammens. Khalidovv manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sammens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sammens throws a series of punches but Khalidovv avoids them all with ease.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Sammens throws a nice head kick!
Sammens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalidovv was well out of range. Poor timing from Sammens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khalidovv is defended easily by Sammens.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Sammens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Sammens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khalidovv's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammens stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidovv. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Sammens looks to land a combination but Khalidovv avoids it well.
Sammens scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammens tries to avoid it but Khalidovv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammens to the ground. Sammens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalidovv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sammens counters with a head kick. That will keep Khalidovv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khalidovv walks into a stiff left hand from Sammens.
Sammens with a jab.
Sammens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Sammens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sammens throws a combination. Khalidovv tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick from Sammens lands but Khalidovv takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sammens wants it to stay on the feet.
Sammens misses with a low kick.
Sammens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammens - that will leave a mark!
Khalidovv has his takedown stuffed
and Sammens counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khalidovv is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sammens looks to land a body kick but Khalidovv moved away.
No luck for Khalidovv with that takedown attempt.

Sammens gets caught napping as Khalidovv dives in and scores a takedown. Sammens manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Sammens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammens postures up and lands a big shot to Khalidovv's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentijn Sammens really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Khalidovv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sammens can pounce on him.
Sammens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidovv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Sammens.
Khalidovv takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammens looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalidovv is just out of range.
Sammens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalidovv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidovv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sammens tries to avoid it but Khalidovv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sammens to the ground. Sammens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sammens gets caught flat footed, as Khalidovv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Khalidovv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sammens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalidovv has Sammens in his guard.

Khalidovv throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sammens escapes and throws Khalidovv's legs to the side, diving into side control!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sammens lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sammens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khalidovv to regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Khalidovv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sammens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sammens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.
Khalidovv wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sammens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidovv's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv has his foot on Sammens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sammens works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sammens distracts Khalidovv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sammens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sammens is aware though and is defending well.

Khalidovv working for a triangle but Sammens defends it easily.

Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sammens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens postures up in Khalidovv's guard and throws a big left but Khalidovv blocks it.
Sammens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sammens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Khalidovv looking for a guillotine here but Sammens defends easily.
Khalidovv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammens working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sammens won't allow Khalidovv to sweep him here.
Sammens throwing strikes from guard but Khalidovv blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khalidovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalidovv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammens connects with a couple of short punches.
Sammens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Khalidovv is looking for a triangle but Sammens pushes his legs off easily.
Sammens throws a big elbow that misses.

Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mamed Khalidovv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovv's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Khalidovv takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sammens slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalidovv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Khalidovv wants to clinch up but Sammens keeps it at a distance.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidovv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sammens throws a front kick that sends Khalidovv stumbling back into the ropes.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv misses with a takedown attempt - Sammens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammens misses with the combination.
Sammens wants to land a leg kick but Khalidovv is out of range.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sammens counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khalidovv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but Sammens shows good takedown defense.
Sammens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khalidovv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sammens defends it nicely.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sammens sprawls well. Sammens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khalidovv gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sammens.
Sammens throws a body punch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Sammens lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovv off balance momentarily.
Khalidovv tries to clinch but Sammens is having none of it.
Khalidovv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidovv has his takedown stuffed
and Sammens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sammens.
Khalidovv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammens pinned against the ropes. Sammens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Khalidovv moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Khalidovv misses
and Sammens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovv doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammens circles away.
Sammens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khalidovv has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khalidovv takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidovv tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sammens scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammens connects with an inside leg kick.
Khalidovv needs to keep his hands up - Sammens had a free shot at his head there.

Sammens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sammens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamed Khalidovv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidovv looking to sit in guard and control but Sammens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sammens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Khalidovv to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sammens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Khalidovv pulls down on the head and he's put Sammens to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mamed Khalidovv!