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Event:
League of Handsome Guys 1
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Petersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mamedov's guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
Mamedov wants to get back to his feet but Petersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Mamedov.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Petersen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamedov is controlling Petersen's posture.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petersen stops Mamedov from standing up.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petersen postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamedov is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Mamedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Petersen misses its target.#TD#
Petersen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petersen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamedov down.
#T2#
Petersen scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamedov.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mamedov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Petersen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petersen misses with the ground and pound.
Petersen throws an elbow but Mamedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep.
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it. #SUB#
Petersen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mamedov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Mamedov!
Mamedov trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mamedov advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Petersen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamedov's head.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Petersen has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Petersen.
Petersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Mamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen tries to work over Mamedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Petersen on the inside.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
Petersen digs a right hand into Mamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamedov's gas tank.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov digs a right hand into Petersen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petersen's gas tank. #TD#
Petersen tightens his grip and picks Mamedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Mamedov manages to land in guard.
Mamedov looking to control.
Petersen passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be working for a kimura but Mamedov defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petersen lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mamedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mamedov controlling the position for now.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Mamedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen. #T3#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Mamedov defending well.
Mamedov trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mamedov is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Petersen won't let Mamedov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Petersen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mamedov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Petersen.
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mamedov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Petersen cracks Mamedov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mamedov tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Petersen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Petersen tests Mamedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Mamedov's body. Mamedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petersen. Petersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamedov takes one to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen slips a jab from Mamedov.
Petersen lands with a hook. Mamedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrel Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Petersen has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamedov tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamedov works on Petersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Mamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action.
Petersen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Petersen back against the cage.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petersen misses with the head strike.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Petersen has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
A short left from Petersen.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petersen lands a nice uppercut.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
#T2#
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Darrel Petersen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersen's elbow.
Mamedov tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Petersen - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Petersen has Mamedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Petersen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mamedov tumbling to the mat - Petersen dives into Mamedov's guard.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Mamedov's brow.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mamedov looking to control.
Petersen works over Mamedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mamedov's guard.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Petersen trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Petersen working over Mamedov with some ground and pound. Mamedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamedov's head.
Petersen slips a nice elbow through Mamedov's hands, connecting with Mamedov's forehead.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen winds up and cracks Mamedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov gets full guard.
Mamedov is looking to stand up but Petersen isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Petersen slips a straight right by Mamedov.#TD#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mamedov defending against the ground and pound.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petersen has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamedov is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Mamedov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mamedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is thwarting Mamedov's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mamedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Petersen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mamedov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mamedov! #T4#
Mamedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamedov cracks Petersen with a solid left hand.
Mamedov trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mamedov wants to control for a moment but Petersen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov drops an elbow to the side of Petersen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Jab by Mamedov.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.#TD#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mamedov pushes Petersen off looking to stand but Petersen dives back in and keeps control.
Mamedov wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Mamedov is having none of it.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Mamedov is working away. #SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamedov avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mamedov.
Petersen is fighting to break Mamedov's control of his arms but Mamedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mamedov controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamedov pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khalid Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Mamedov there.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen darts in looking for a takedown but Mamedov gets double underhooks and turns Petersen into the cage.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A hook to the body from Petersen.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Petersen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mamedov regains guard immediately.
Petersen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mamedov pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen is keen to just control but Mamedov is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Mamedov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamedov at a distance.
Vieira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vieira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira lands a leg kick that knocks Mamedov off balance momentarily.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Vieira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Mamedov misses.
Jab from Vieira.
Vieira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamedov at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov misses the jab.
Vieira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamedov at a distance.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamedov throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Mamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mamedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Vieira. #T1#
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieira slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Mamedov lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Mamedov stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!#ROC2#Vieira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vieira, as that shot connected.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vieira.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vieira slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamedov. That snapped Vieira's head back.
Mamedov throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mamedov takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Vieira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamedov doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mamedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab. #T2#
Mamedov misses with an uppercut.
Vieira lands with a slapping head kick.
Mamedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamedov throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vieira lands with a kick to the temple. Mamedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vieira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Vieira digs a good hook to Mamedov's body.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vieira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mamedov's head.
Vieira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vieira slips under a jab.
It appears Vieira was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mamedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Vieira connects with a solid leg kick.
Vieira throws a leg kick which misses Mamedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mamedov tries to avoid it.
Vieira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamedov misses with a straight left.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
A cross from Mamedov lands.
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a solid body kick.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vieira lands a head shot.
Mamedov moves forwards but Vieira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mamedov throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Mamedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vieira.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Mamedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira with the inside leg kick.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira connects with a right hand. Mamedov shakes it off.#T4#
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamedov misses with a straight left.
Vieira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.
Vieira connects with a leg kick.
Vieira connects with a looping right hand.
Mamedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira scores with a head kick.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieira slips a jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Vieira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira with a jab.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mamedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mamedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick from Vieira, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
Mamedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vieira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamedov in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mamedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vieira has got the better of the exchanges.
Mamedov throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Mamedov misses the jab.
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vieira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamedov in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vieira can pounce on him.
Vieira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieira lands with a good body shot.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Vieira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vieira.
Mamedov swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick lands for Vieira.
A shot to the liver by Vieira. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.
Vieira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.
Vieira throws a shot to the body.
Vieira swinging wildly here.
Mamedov throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira throws a sloppy head kick and Mamedov moves out of range easily.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedov can do to turn this around?
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamedov backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira lands a high kick!
Mamedov misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamedov thinking. #T2#
Vieira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mamedov.
Vieira scores with a nice strike.
Mamedov blocks a head kick by Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Vieira slips under a jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieira should have avoided that one.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a low kick, right behind Mamedov 's knee.
Vieira connects with a single shot there.
Mamedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mamedov walks into a left hand.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Vieira throws a head kick that Mamedov semi-blocks.
Mamedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamedov throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Mamedov loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira scores with a leg kick.
Mamedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamedov cracks Vieira with a good jab.#CUT2#Eduardo Vieira's cut is getting worse.
Mamedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vieira staying out of range there.#KD2#
Mamedov cracks Vieira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vieira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mamedov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Vieira does no damage.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Vieira takes a swing at Mamedov's ribcage but misses.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Mamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira slips under a jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a nice leg kick.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Mamedov backs away, Vieira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Vieira slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Vieira connects with the punch.
Mamedov walks into a straight right hand from Vieira.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieira scores with a jab.
Vieira scores with the left hand. Mamedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mamedov cracks Vieira with an open hand slap.
Mamedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Vieira there.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieira lands with a right hand.
Mamedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
Vieira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov drops Vieira with a big left hand! Vieira is injured, injured bad! Mamedov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamedov.#KD#
Mamedov cracks Kelly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kelly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mamedov finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Max Kelly has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly with a jab.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Kelly is holding his hands too far apart here. Mamedov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kelly is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Mamedov!
In his post fight interview, Khalid Mamedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1884 p4p, 227 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 23947 p4p, 536 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mamedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mamedov moves into the clinch.
Deeds is trying to drag Mamedov to the mat but Mamedov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mamedov is trying to drag Deeds to the mat but Deeds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Deeds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamedov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Khalid Mamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Longfellow Deeds.
Deeds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mamedov to keep the fight standing.
Mamedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deeds is pressed up against the ropes. Mamedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deeds down to the mat. Deeds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown but Mamedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deeds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deeds showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (0) vs (2) Deeds
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Mamedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamedov, not yet.
Deeds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking to control.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Mamedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mamedov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stalling away here and it's allowed Mamedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov is looking for a triangle here but Deeds uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (5) Deeds
Mamedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Mamedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deeds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamedov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Mamedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deeds has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (8) Deeds
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Deeds maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov regains half guard.
Mamedov trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds passes into side control, despite Mamedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (11) Deeds
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds trying to control from Mamedov's half guard. Mamedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pushing down on Mamedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mamedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (14) Deeds
Mamedov struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Deeds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deeds prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov struggling a bit here.
Mamedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deeds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deeds working away.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamedov keeps working.
Deeds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deeds is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mamedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Deeds wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mamedov wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mamedov is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Mamedov tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamedov tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1859 p4p, 236 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1876 p4p, 240 weight class). Mamedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mamedov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Mamedov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Mamedov
Arias working away.
Mamedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mamedov defends it well.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamedov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Mamedov keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
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.
Mamedov pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Mamedov
Arias trying to control the position.
Mamedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (5) Mamedov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (7) Mamedov
Mamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (5) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is really stuck here.
Arias turns into Mamedov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mamedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias is stalling here but it's allowed Mamedov to get half guard.
Mamedov won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Mamedov is trying to control but can't.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias trying to control the pace.
Arias prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is defending well.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (10) Mamedov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias takes Mamedov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (16) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mamedov right now.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mamedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mamedov for a finish.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mamedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mamedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (16) vs (12) Mamedov
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (12) Mamedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Arias wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamedov is one step ahead there.
Arias looking for subs off his back but Mamedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamedov is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Mamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Mamedov is still trying to improve position.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (14) Mamedov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 14.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1862 p4p, 250 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1245 p4p, 162 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler rushes Mamedov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away.
Ribbler drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Mamedov wants to control the position but Ribbler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamedov's coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Mamedov trying to get back to full guard but Ribbler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Mamedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Mamedov is squirming around nicely.
Mamedov working to try and regain half guard.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Mamedov is just holding on here. Ribbler manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (0) vs (8) Ribbler
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mamedov staying busy and making it hard for Ribbler to control.
Ribbler not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Mamedov's back but Mamedov is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Mamedov advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribbler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamedov is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
Ribbler is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is really struggling to control Ribbler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Mamedov is looking to work his way around to Ribbler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mamedov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (8) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler can't escape the position.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamedov not allowing Ribbler to control his hands.
Mamedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Ribbler is controlling his hands well.
Mamedov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mamedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov is hanging on to Ribbler's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler trying to control but not successfully.
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribbler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
Mamedov tightening his grip on Ribbler, looking for the choke.
Mamedov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ribbler is defending well though. Mamedov let's go of the attempt for now.
Mamedov looking to break Ribbler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribbler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mamedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is in a bad position with Mamedov working for a choke. Ribbler manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (8) vs (10) Ribbler
Mamedov controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Mamedov is looking for a triangle here but Ribbler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (13) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov being controlled for a moment.
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov sneaks back into half guard.
Mamedov won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Mamedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (16) Ribbler
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamedov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (8) vs (19) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 19 to 8.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
Ibbe Ribbler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15324 p4p, 537 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1851 p4p, 240 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Mamedov has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamedov stuffs the takedown.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Byhenikov with that takedown attempt.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Byhenikov.
Mamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Byhenikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamedov tries to sprawl out of it but Byhenikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mamedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov shoots in but Mamedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedov to the mat! Mamedov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Mamedov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to control from Mamedov's half guard. Mamedov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Byhenikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mamedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mamedov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Mamedov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov wants to control but Mamedov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (5) Mamedov
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Mamedov is staying busy.
Mamedov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Mamedov, looking for the choke.
Mamedov just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to break free.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Mamedov's back but Mamedov is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (7) Mamedov
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mamedov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (6) vs (10) Mamedov
Byhenikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (10) Mamedov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Mamedov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Mamedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Mamedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Byhenikov gets his hands free.
Byhenikov is looking for the choke from the back position but Mamedov is controlling his hands well.
Byhenikov working for the choke.
Mamedov tries to roll but Byhenikov sticks to his back.
Byhenikov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mamedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov has got his arm under Mamedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mamedov has spun round into Byhenikov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Mamedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byhenikov pushes down on Mamedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Mamedov defending well.
Mamedov wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Mamedov is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (12) Mamedov
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Mamedov to control.
Byhenikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mamedov is holding on tight.
Byhenikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (18) vs (12) Mamedov
Mamedov trying to control the hands but Byhenikov breaks the grip.
Mamedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Byhenikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamedov is aware though and is defending well.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mamedov trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mamedov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Byhenikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (17) Mamedov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (18) vs (20) Mamedov
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Mamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Byhenikov is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov stops Mamedov from passing to mount.
Byhenikov tries to buck Mamedov off but Mamedov is having none of it.
Byhenikov is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byhenikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov is taking a breather. Byhenikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamedov wins on points by 20 to 18.
Khalid Mamedov is the new welterweight champion!
Khalid Mamedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1811 p4p, 232 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 569 p4p, 74 weight class). Mamedov's entrance music is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Mamedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt forces Mamedov back against the ropes and clinches.
Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mamedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Mamedov trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov content to stall in guard here.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hunt controls Mamedov momentarily but Mamedov frees himself.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (2) Hunt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
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.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mamedov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hunt rolls with it to try and escape but Mamedov cranks on the arm and Hunt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Mamedov!
In his post fight interview, Khalid Mamedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1714 p4p, 229 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1955 p4p, 260 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bilous tries to clinch up.
As Bilous tries to get set, Mamedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bilous manages to avoid the attempt.
Bilous doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bilous sprawls and moves away.
Bilous has managed to clinch.
Mamedov stops a takedown attempt from Bilous.
Mamedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bilous clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamedov (4) vs (0) Bilous
Bilous is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bilous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov working for the choke.
Mamedov controlling well, preventing Bilous from escaping the position.
Bilous trying to control the position but Mamedov manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Bilous rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamedov pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bilous wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Mamedov is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
Mamedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bilous is just riding it out for now. Mamedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bilous wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Mamedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bilous manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamedov won't allow Bilous to sweep him here.
Mamedov is posturing up here but Bilous has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mamedov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mamedov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bilous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1696 p4p, 224 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1774 p4p, 233 weight class). Mamedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vulcahn Dravezesdi enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi shoots for a takedown but Mamedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Mamedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dravezesdi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dravezesdi.
Khalid Mamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vulcahn Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamedov counters by clinching up.
Mamedov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Mamedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Mamedov postures up.
Mamedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mamedov from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mamedov wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamedov.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamedov pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dravezesdi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov stalling.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dravezesdi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mamedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Mamedov tightening his grip on Dravezesdi, looking for the choke.
Mamedov looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position.
Mamedov working for a choke but Dravezesdi reverses nicely into Mamedov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Mamedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (11) vs (5) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dravezesdi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamedov wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Mamedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamedov (11) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Mamedov tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Mamedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mamedov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mamedov wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (13) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mamedov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamedov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Dravezesdi has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Mamedov is in a lot of trouble! Dravezesdi is straining to finish and he's done it! Mamedov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 170 p4p, 26 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1643 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Mamedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Mamedov gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the ropes.
Mamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Mamedov jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Mamedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie 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.
Mamedov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamedov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamedov avoid being mounted?
Gracie trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Mamedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is pushing down on Mamedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
Mamedov looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1626 p4p, 219 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 2220 p4p, 296 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Perez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Another One Bites The Dust kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamedov (4) vs (0) Perez
Perez wants to control but Mamedov postures up.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Mamedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamedov (6) vs (0) Perez
Perez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mamedov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (9) vs (0) Perez
Mamedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Perez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1602 p4p, 216 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17263 p4p, 644 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff drives through and clinches with Mamedov against the ropes.
Mamedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smiff uses from the top position.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamedov working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now.
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
Smiff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smiff has Mamedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Smiff tries to roll over but Mamedov keeps him under control.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov mounts Smiff! Really nice guard pass there!
Smiff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Mamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mamedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamedov moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Smiff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Mamedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smiff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff prevents Mamedov from taking his back.
Mamedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov trying to control.
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.
Smiff wants to escape the position.
Mamedov is persistently looking for the submission but Smiff is defending it well.
Smiff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Smiff is controlling his hands well.
Smiff is keeping busy.
Mamedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiff for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mamedov is cranking Smiff's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smiff! He's tightened the choke and Smiff is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamedov throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Mamedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Mamedov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Mamedov throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Mamedov ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamedov just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Mamedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Mamedov is now in Hunt's guard.
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.
Hunt pulls Mamedov in to control the position.
Mamedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamedov prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt pulls Mamedov in close to prevent any damage.
Mamedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt is looking to wear down Mamedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Mamedov's shoulder, as Mamedov tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamedov's head.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Hunt slips a straight right by Mamedov.#T3#
Mamedov throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamedov throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Mamedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Mamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Hunt slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mamedov throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mamedov avoids it.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Hunt cracks Mamedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamedov throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt motions for Mamedov to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamedov's calf.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Mamedov moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pave Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mamedov lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Mamedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Mamedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Mamedov clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Mamedov.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov lands a right hand.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamedov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamedov misses with a straight left.
Mamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Mamedov stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov lands with a good body shot.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Mamedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Mamedov moves in close and cracks Hunt with a massive right hand! Hunt, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mamedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFC 34: Revolution*
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Com takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Com slips under a jab.
Com throws a head kick but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Mamedov sizes up Com with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Com lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mamedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mamedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Com goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Com ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Com was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Com counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Com scores with a leg kick.
Mamedov misses with a double jab.
Com chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Com misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Com looks to throw the jab but Mamedov is out of range.
Com fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Com throws a push kick but Mamedov slaps the foot to one side.
Mamedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mamedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mamedov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Com takes one on the button.
Com takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Com staying out of range there.
Com uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Com closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Com has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
A short uppercut from Mamedov.
Com misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
Com lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamedov digs a right hand underneath Com's ribcage. Com let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Com.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Com. #T2#
Mamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Com.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Com misses with a punch to the body.
Com tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Com back against the cage.
Com tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Com misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov takes a shot to the head.
Com makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Com.
Mamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Com fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Com throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Com gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Com fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamedov.
Com throws a quick inside leg kick.
Com throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Com steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Com shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Com slips a jab from Mamedov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Com.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Com half committed to a counter leg kick.
Com lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Com tries to score with a low kick but Mamedov moves his leg out of the way.
Com comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Com throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well. #CL2#
Mamedov clinches up against the cage.
Com misses with the head strike.
Mamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Com lands a body shot in the clinch.
Com misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Com blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Mamedov successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Com is proving a slippery customer.
Mamedov seems keen to control Com's posture.#T4#
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mamedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Com uses it to pass to side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Com.
Com tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mamedov is looking to regain half guard here but Com keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Com lands with an overhand left.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Com.
Com slips under a jab from Mamedov.
Com lands with a straight right. Mamedov didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Com lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedov seems unphased.
Mamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Com gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Com connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Com throws out the jab.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Com's head but Com sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Com is out of range.
Com misses with a low kick as Mamedov jumps back.
Com closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Mamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Com manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Com counters with a nice uppercut.
Com throws a leg kick but Mamedov moved away.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Com ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamedov slips a straight right by Com.
Com throws a nice outside leg kick.
Com with a nice cross.
Mamedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mamedov slips a straight right by Com.
Com avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Com throws a hook but Mamedov avoids it easily.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Com ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov tries to move into range but Com moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamedov misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Com takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Com looks to land a body kick but Mamedov moved away.
Mamedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Com defends it well.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Com's head.#T2#
Com connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Com takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mamedov misses with a double jab.
Mamedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Com defending well as Mamedov loads up on a big left hand.
Mamedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Com.
Mamedov cracks Com with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamedov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Com fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Com backwards.
A short uppercut from Com.
Mamedov tries to break the clinch but Com is controlling the position.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Com avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Com misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov works on Com's body with a couple of short punches.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Com avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Com lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Com. #T3#
Mamedov is trying to push Com away but Com has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Com lands a shoulder strike.
Mamedov tries to work over Com's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Mamedov.
Mamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Com holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamedov drops back down to his feet.
Mamedov takes a shot to the head.
Com throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coms head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Com. #TD2#
Mamedov pulls Com into guard.
Mamedov pulls Com in close to prevent any damage.
Com pushes down on Mamedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
Com looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Com.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Com is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Com throwing shots but Mamedov is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov trying to control but Com postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Com moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
Com keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Com throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well.
Mamedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Com lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mamedov sizes up Com with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamedov scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Com. That snapped Mamedov's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Com, which made it look bad.
Com slips under a jab.
Com moves forwards but Mamedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Com throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Mamedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Com pushes Mamedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Com blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Com goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Com avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Bomb Com has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Com tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Com lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mamedov.
Nice body punch from Mamedov.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Mamedov lands with a left to the head.
Com throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Com.
Com lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Com blocking some punches.
Mamedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Com walks away with a smile on his face. Mamedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamedov scores with a three punch combo!
Com tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Com.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Com.
Com connects with a body shot that sends Mamedov's belly button to the back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov misses the jab.
Mamedov slips under a jab from Com.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Com scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Com tenderised Mamedov's leg. Mamedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Com.
Com cracks the inside of Mamedov's front leg.
Khalid Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Com's head but Com sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Com.
Mamedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamedov. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Com scores with a push kick.
Mamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Com attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Com looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Com's shoulder, as Com tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Com stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Mamedov lands a right hook to the body.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a front kick that sends Mamedov stumbling back into the cage.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Com.#CL2#
Com tries to keep at a distance but Mamedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Com throws a head punch that misses.
Com scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamedov has Com pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Com manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Mamedov.
Com lands a right hand.
Mamedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Com lands a shoulder strike.
Com goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Com.
Com misses with some punches.
Com tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mamedov fails to land.
Com tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Com swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Com lands with a light punch inside.
Com misses with some punches.
Mamedov lands with a left to the head.
Com lands with a left to the head.
Mamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mamedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com misses with the head strike.
Com blocking some punches.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Com misses with a body punch.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bomb Com showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Com has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
A very excited looking Bomb Com rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darko moves forwards but Mamedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut there from Mamedov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Mamedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Mamedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.#T1#
Mamedov lands with a straight right. Darko didn't see that one coming.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
Darko slips a straight right by Mamedov.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov misses with a few strikes there.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Mamedov scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Darko.
Darko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mamedov swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamedov throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Darko avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Mamedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darko.
#T2#
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Mamedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamedov scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.
Mamedov staying out of range there.
Darko lands with a shot to the body.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Mamedov moved out of range nicely.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamedov.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamedov throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Darko moves in looking to clinch but Mamedov pushes him off.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko connects with a nice looking jab.
Darko staying out of range there.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with a right hand
and Mamedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Mamedov.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Darko.#T4#
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Darko avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Mamedov is out of range.
Mamedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko digs a good body shot into Mamedov's ribs.
Darko defending well as Mamedov loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darko misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamedov throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamedov lands with a nice combination. Darko backs away looking to recover.
Mamedov throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mamedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Mamedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Mamedov takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Mamedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Mamedov slips under a jab from Darko.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Mamedov moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov slips a straight right by Darko.#CL2#
Mamedov moves into range and clinches up with Darko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Darko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
A short uppercut from Mamedov.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Mamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Mamedov prevents a body shot from Darko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mamedov.
#BC#
Darko breaks the clinch.
Mamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darko.
Mamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Darko.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamedov momentarily.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko throws a jab when Mamedov was well out of range.
Mamedov throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Nice defenses there by Darko.#T2#
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
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!
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Darko throws a jab when Mamedov was well out of range.
Mamedov takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko scores with the left hand. Mamedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Mamedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Mamedov takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Mamedov misses with a body shot.
Mamedov takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Mamedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamedov slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov connects with a looping right hand.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Darko misses with a two punch combination.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Mamedov stalks Darko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darko's face. Darko staggers backwards, shaken.
Darko moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
Mamedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamedov tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darko misses with a hook. Mamedov ducked under it nicely.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to clinch
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Darko both land. Nice combination.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko misses with a hook
and Mamedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Mamedov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov misses with a hook
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko misses with a looping left.
Mamedov defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darko throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamedov's head.
A big right from Darko misses.
Mamedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamedov cracks Darko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Darko moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.#CL#
Darko darts in and clinches Mamedov up against the cage.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Mamedov blocks a body shot from Darko.
Mamedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mamedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mamedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
Mamedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamedov punishes Darko's body with a nice straight punch.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Mamedov both land. Nice combination.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erick Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mamedov scores with a jab to the body.
Mamedov is looking to clinch.
Darko lands with a cross.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamedov looks to land a combination. Darko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov misses with a body shot.
Mamedov slips a straight right by Darko.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darko misses with a hook.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Darko lunges at Mamedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamedov's hand. #T3#
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Darko.
Mamedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
letting Mamedov counter with a right hand.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Mamedov forces Darko back against the cage and clinches.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
A short body shot lands from Darko as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko tries to break free but Mamedov pushes him back against the cage.
Darko misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Mamedov.
Darko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mamedov.
Darko wants to clinch up but Mamedov keeps it at a distance.
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mamedov takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
Mamedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Mamedov misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Mamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
A less than humble Khalid Mamedov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
PFC 20 Kitano vs Brophy
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Li bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamedov's head backwards.
Mamedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamedov slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamedov, as that shot connected.
Mamedov cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mamedov moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target. #T1#
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mamedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Mamedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well.
Mamedov moves to clinch but Li breaks away
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li motions for Mamedov to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Li gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards. #BC2#
Mamedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamedov misses with a body punch
and Li counters with a nice leg kick.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Mamedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Yonglong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Mamedov.#T2#
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Mamedov misses the jab.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamedov slips under a jab from Li.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li walks into a jab.
Mamedov blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mamedov finds it's target.#T3#
Mamedov throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Li throws the left hand but Mamedov avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Li.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamedov. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamedov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Mamedov backs away, Li returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonglong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamedov.
Li misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Li.
Li works on Mamedov's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Mamedov is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mamedov jumps into guard, dragging Li to the mat.
Mamedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Mamedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li works the jab nicely.
Mamedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.
Li misses with a low kick as Mamedov jumps back.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Li tenderised Mamedov's leg. Mamedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mamedov fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Mamedov misses
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamedov's knee momentarily.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamedov. That did some damage!
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamedov.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Mamedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li misses with a looping right.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Mamedov rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li cracks Mamedov with a nice body shot.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yonglong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Mamedov.
Li lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamedov pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Li smiles and moves away.
Mamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li stuns Mamedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Mamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mamedov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
#T3#
Mamedov throws a strike but Li avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamedov trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li has his hands on Mamedov's head, controlling the position.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamedov throwing strikes but missing.
Mamedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamedov trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Mamedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Mamedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Mamedov.
A good leg kick by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li dominated that second round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Li counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Mamedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Li slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Li looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Mamedov drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!#BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov swings widly with a right hand
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li stalks Mamedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mamedov's face. Mamedov staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Mamedov is rocked!
A jab from Li misses.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamedov.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Mamedov scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Li was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Khalid Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamedov with a nice cross.
Mamedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li counters with an inside leg kick.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Mamedov moves his leg out of the way.
Mamedov cracks Li with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Mamedov is out of range.
Mamedov walks into a jab.#T3#
Mamedov dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamedov.
Mamedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li lands an overhand right.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mamedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamedov in his tracks.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mamedov misses with a hook
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target. #T4#
Li thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mamedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Li to the mat! Li manages to get full guard. #ES#
Li pushes Mamedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mamedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Li is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mamedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mamedov throwing strikes but Li manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonglong Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mamedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bounty to the ground. Mamedov is now in Bounty's guard.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bounty is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamedov throwing strikes but missing.
Mamedov throws a strike but Bounty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bounty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bounty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is looking to sweep but instead, Bounty has passed into half guard.
Mamedov 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.#T1#
Bounty controlling the pace.
Mamedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mamedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arm Breakers/BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.
Bounty is looking to advance position but Mamedov won't allow it. #SU2#
Bounty stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mamedov to get to his feet. #CL2#
Bounty moves into range and clinches up with Mamedov.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bounty.
Bounty tries to work over Mamedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
#BC#
Mamedov manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bounty, as that shot connected.
Bounty blocks a jab.
Bounty tests Mamedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bounty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bounty. That's going to slow Mamedov down.
Mamedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bounty tries to move into range but Mamedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bounty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamedov.#T3##CL2#
Bounty has managed to clinch.
Bounty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Bounty.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Bounty won't allow it.
Bounty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov jumps guard but Bounty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bounty leaning against his opponent.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Bounty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamedov prevents a body shot from Bounty. #TD#
Mamedov jumps guard and drags Bounty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bounty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bounty stopping the sweep attempt from Mamedov.
Bounty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bounty keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bounty postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bounty tries to stand but Mamedov is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mamedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Bounty from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Bounty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bounty trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bounty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bounty stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bounty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bounty throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bounty moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bounty scores with a kick to the body.
Mamedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bounty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mamedov there.
Bounty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bounty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bounty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bounty throws a leg kick
and Mamedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Mamedov punishes Bounty's body with a nice straight punch.
Mamedov drops his hands momentarily and Bounty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Bounty.
Mamedov misses with a body shot.
Bounty scores with a head kick. Mamedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bounty thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Bounty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bounty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a body kick that stops Mamedov in his tracks momentarily.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Bounty avoids them all with ease.
Bounty wants to counter the offense by Mamedov and move into the clinch position.
Bounty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamedov momentarily.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bounty counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Mamedov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Bounty.
Oh Mamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bounty is just out of range.
Bounty delivers a nice body kick.
Bounty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.#T2#
Bounty defending well as Mamedov loads up on a big left hand.
Bounty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bounty cracks Mamedov with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bounty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bounty is looking to slow Mamedov down with leg kicks.
Bounty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamedov's calf.
Mamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bounty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mamedov.
Mamedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bounty.
Mamedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamedov throws a nice looking combination but Bounty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Bounty thinks about the counter body kick.
Bounty throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well. #CL#
Mamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bounty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bounty cracks Mamedov with a good jab.
Bounty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mamedov misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Mamedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamedov.
A head kick by Bounty misses
and Mamedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bounty looks to throw the jab but Mamedov is out of range.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bounty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mamedov throws out a powerful jab.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Jamie Bounty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamedov wants to clinch up but Bounty keeps it at a distance.
Bounty throws a wild body kick that Mamedov sees coming a mile off.
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bounty scores with a nice right hand.
Mamedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
Bounty tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamedov is wise to it.
Mamedov shoots in for a double leg but Bounty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamie Bounty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
#R3#
Mamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bounty can pounce on him.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bounty tries to clinch up.
Mamedov lands a really nice looking cross but Bounty seems unphased.
Bounty wants to clinch up but Mamedov keeps it at a distance.
Bounty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mamedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamedov tries to clinch up
and Bounty finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bounty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Bounty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Mamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bounty can pounce on him.
Jamie Bounty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bounty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bounty is looking to clinch.
Bounty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mamedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bounty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
Jamie Bounty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bounty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bounty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bounty.
Bounty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamedov is keeping busy.
Bounty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamedov lands a body punch.
Bounty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bounty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bounty misses with a looping right.
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mamedov thuds a left hand into Bounty's body.
Bounty lands with a nice body kick.
Bounty throws a front kick that sends Mamedov stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
Bounty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalid Mamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bounty lands with a nice body kick.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Bounty is having none of it.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov lands with an overhand left.
Bounty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mamedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Bounty.
Both fighters circling a little - Bounty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mamedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bounty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bounty slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Bounty lands a leg kick that knocks Mamedov off balance momentarily.
Bounty digs a good body shot into Mamedov's ribs.
Mamedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
It seemed like Bounty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bounty moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Bounty connects with a single shot there.
Mamedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bounty counters with a straight right hand.
Bounty connects with a jab.
Bounty thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bounty, right into the meat.
#T4#
Mamedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bounty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bounty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bounty slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bounty.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Bounty pushes Mamedov away with a front kick.
Bounty lands with an overhand left.
Bounty loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Bounty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bounty cracks the inside of Mamedov's front leg.
Bounty plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bounty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bounty doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bounty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Bounty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bounty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bounty!
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Event:
DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mamedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
A nice side step and Ladd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ladds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ladd tries to bum rush Mamedov with a series of wild strikes but Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd blocks a jab.
Mamedov lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov throws a combination that misses
and Ladd counters with a nice body shot.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
and Mamedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ladd.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ladd as he connects with a hook.
Mamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
#T1##CL#
Mamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling him.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ladd backwards.
Mamedov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamedov connects with a body shot.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Ladd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
A jab from Ladd misses.
Mamedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
A cross from Mamedov lands.
Ladd throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Ladd thuds a left hand into Mamedov's body.
Ladd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ladd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ladd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ladd's head.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ladd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Mamedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ladd manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Mamedov works the jab nicely.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
Ladd slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ladd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Mamedov clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mamedov.
Ladd is trying to force a seperation but Mamedov has the dominant position.
Mamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Mamedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamedov tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Mamedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov slips a jab and a cross from Ladd.
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Mamedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd misses with a hook to the body
and Mamedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Ladd's shoulder, as Ladd tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Ladd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Ladd looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ladd, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladd can do to turn this around?
Mamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
Nice jab there from Ladd. #CL#
Mamedov has managed to clinch.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Mamedov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mamedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Ladd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ladd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ladd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Mamedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
Mamedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mamedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov misses the body punch
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Ladd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mamedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mamedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Ladd.
It looked like Mamedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Mamedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov connects with a right hand. Ladd shakes it off.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the body
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mamedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Mamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Mamedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ladd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mamedov throws a hook but Ladd blocks it.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Mamedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ladd off the cage and back into range.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a combination
and Ladd counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Ladd is having none of it.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov tries to counter by clinching up but Ladd breaks away and moves out of range.
Ladd lands a body shot.
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!
Mamedov misses with a straight left.
Ladd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ladd's head.
Khalid Mamedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Ladd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ladd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov thuds his right hand into Ladd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Ladd misses with a body shot
letting Mamedov counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Ladd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamedov thinking.
Mamedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamedov scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Mamedov clinches up with Ladd and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedov lands with a left to the head.
Ladd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good body shot from Ladd.
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mamedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ladd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamedov.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Mamedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ladd counters with a three punch combo that has Mamedov backing up. Mamedov nods at Ladd to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Ladd moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd cracks Mamedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ladd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamedov circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Mamedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ladd.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ladd digs a good hook to Mamedov's body.
Ladd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Mamedov's defenses.
Ladd misses with a two punch combination.
Ladd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd lands a jab.#T2#
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Ladd blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mamedov clinches.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov tries to work over Ladd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Ladd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mamedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ladd can turn it around.
Ladd blocks an uppercut.
Ladd tries to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling the position.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling him.#T3#
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Ladd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ladd is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Ladd working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladds head. #BC#
Mamedov breaks the clinch.
Mamedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mamedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Mamedov forces Ladd back against the cage and clinches.
Mamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Ladd is rocked!
Ladd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladd is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mamedov.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khalid Mamedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamedov pushes Ladd against the cage. Mamedov is working some dirty boxing. Mamedov pushes off with a quick right hook! Ladd goes down! Ladd tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mamedov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Mamedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Mamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamedov's gas tank.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Mamedov blocks a body shot from Grigorian. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.#CL2#
Grigorian darts in and clinches Mamedov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov. #T1#
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamedov or not.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mamedov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Grigorian holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamedov drops back down to his feet.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian. #T2#
Grigorian gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Grigorian.
We've been hearing reports that Mamedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian. #BC2#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.
Grigorian with a hook.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedov seems unphased.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Mamedov is rocked!
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Mamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Mamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Grigorian sizes up Mamedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigorian connects with a nice cross there... Mamedov is looking wobbly and Grigorian recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mamedov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Grigorian jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Vitor just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vitor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitor misses with a low kick.
Vitor scores with a push kick.
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vitor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vitor takes one on the button.
Mamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vitor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Vitor tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Vitor moved out of range.
Vitor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor misses the body punch #TD2#
and Mamedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vitor is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vitor is trying to stand up here but Mamedov is controlling him well.
Vitor is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Mamedov winds up and cracks Vitor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov throwing shots but Vitor is blocking nicely.
Mamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamedov on the ground.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Vitor is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitor has hold of Mamedov's hands but Mamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Vitor pushes Mamedov off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Vitor moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##TD2#
Mamedov pulls Vitor into guard.
Vitor wanted to stand there but Mamedov had control of the position.
Mamedov managing to control the position.
Vitor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamedov's guard.
Mamedov looking to control.
Vitor wants to stand and escape but instead Mamedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mamedov passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitor's head.
Vitor is looking to escape.
Mamedov working Vitor over with strikes.
Mamedov wants to take a breather but Vitor is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitor keeps working.
Mamedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mamedov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mamedov winds up and cracks Vitor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov wants to free his trapped foot but Vitor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Vitor is working away. #T4#
Mamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitor's head.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Vitor is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Mamedov there. #SUB2#
Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura but Vitor is defending well.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov working over Vitor with some ground and pound. Vitor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Mamedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mamedov is looking to clinch.
Vitor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Vitor connects with a single shot there.
Vitor ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Vitor throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range.
Vitor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitor.
Vitor slips under a jab from Mamedov.
Vitor throws a lazy right hand but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Vitor lands but Mamedov takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vitor is looking to wear down Mamedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mamedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitor takes a swing at Mamedov's ribcage but misses.
Vitor connects with a body shot that sends Mamedov's belly button to the back.
Vitor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Vitor misses with a body shot.
Vitor dodges the punch combination from Mamedov.
Mamedov blocks a jab.
Vitor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Vitor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Mamedov finds it's target.
Vitor throws a front kick aimed at Mamedov's knee but Mamedov avoids it well.
Vitor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mamedov wants to clinch up but Vitor keeps it at a distance.
Vitor moves out of range as Mamedov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Vitor misses the target.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vitor.
Vitor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mamedov connects with a single shot there.
Vitor avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Vitor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamedov.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mamedov blocks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Mamedov coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Mamedov.
Mamedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like T-R-T Vitor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov throws a jab when Vitor was well out of range.
Vitor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
T-R-T Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Vitor ducked under it nicely.
Vitor is looking to counter the offense by Mamedov and move into the clinch.
Vitor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vitor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Vitor ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamedov loads up on a big right hand but Vitor slips the punch.
Vitor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vitor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov wants to clinch.
T-R-T Vitor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vitor misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Vitor tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vitor moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Mamedov misses.
Mamedov misses with a looping left.
Vitor connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitor thows a leg kick but Mamedov checks it #TD2#
and Mamedov counters with a shoot takedown. Vitor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamedov is working Vitor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mamedov won't allow Vitor to get back to his feet.
Mamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamedov throwing strikes from guard but Vitor blocks nicely.
Vitor is looking to stand up but Mamedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Vitor is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Vitor thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Vitor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitor misses with a straight left.
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Vitor moves away and avoids it.
Vitor misses with a body punch
enabling Mamedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vitor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamedov with a jab.
Mamedov throws a jab when Vitor was well out of range.
Vitor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitor throws a hook but Mamedov avoids it easily.
Vitor throws an overhand right that lands on Mamedov's shoulder, as Mamedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov looks to land a combination but Vitor avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Vitor throws a leg kick but Mamedov checks it.
Vitor swings for the body but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov looks to throw the jab but Vitor is out of range.
Vitor walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Vitor.
Vitor moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Vitor avoids them all with ease.
Mamedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitor.
Vitor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vitor as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Vitor slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Vitor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vitor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vitor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamedov. That did some damage!
Vitor is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Mamedov does no damage.
Mamedov clobbers Vitor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mamedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Vitor.
Vitor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Vitor forces Mamedov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Mamedov pulls guard successfully.
Vitor wants to get up but he can't break Mamedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
Vitor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Vitor gets to his feet - Mamedov follows without any prompting. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Mamedov. That snapped Vitor's head back.
Mamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitor.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Mamedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khalid Mamedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Mamedov slips a nice elbow through Vitor's hands, connecting with Vitor's forehead.
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov stops Vitor from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mamedov manages to mount him!
Mamedov working the ground and pound effectively.
Vitor is squirming around, avoiding Mamedov's attempts to control the action.
Vitor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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!
Mamedov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mamedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Mamedov won't let Vitor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mamedov dominating with strikes here.
Vitor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vitor wants to hold on but Mamedov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vitor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Mamedov staying out of range there.
Mamedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vitor on the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook.
Vitor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Vitor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mamedov takes a step back to recover.
Vitor throws a solid leg kick but Mamedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vitor.
Mamedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Vitor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mamedov prevents Vitor from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov advances to half guard.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mamedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vitor is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Mamedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vitor is just riding it out for now. Mamedov eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitor is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Vitor is looking to escape.#T2#
Vitor tries to get to full guard but Mamedov has control of the leg.
Vitor is looking to escape.
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Vitor is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamedov connects with a nice short shot to Vitor's temple.
Mamedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitor defending well though.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mamedov lands strikes from half guard.
Vitor pushes Mamedov off looking to stand but Mamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Vitor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamedov.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Mamedov is looking to take a break and control but Vitor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vitor wants to get back to his feet.
Mamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamedov is nestled in close to Vitor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitor tries to kick Mamedov off but Mamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mamedov trying to mount his opponent but Vitor defends it. #T4#
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Vitor is rocked!
Vitor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Vitor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Vitor is defending the position.
Vitor wants to control but Mamedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vitor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov slips a nice elbow through Vitor's hands, connecting with Vitor's forehead.
Vitor is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitor is trying to stand back up but Mamedov is controlling him
Vitor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Vitor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on T-R-T Vitor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vitor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut.
Mamedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vitor swings for the body but Mamedov moves out of range.
#CL#
Vitor moves into range and clinches up with Mamedov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Vitor working aggressively here.
Vitor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitor.
Vitor misses with the head strike.
Vitor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
Vitor misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitor is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitor blocking some punches.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mamedov.
Vitor cracks Mamedov with a nice body shot.
Mamedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mamedov is trying to pull guard but Vitor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vitor fails to land.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vitor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Vitor lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vitor.
Vitor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mamedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mamedov.
T-R-T Vitor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vitor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitor.
Vitor lands a body shot.
Vitor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Vitor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vitor takes a shot to the head.
Mamedov lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vitor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitor can't find room to land a body shot as Mamedov controls the action.
Vitor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Vitor.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mamedov pulls guard. #T3#
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Vitor is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vitor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitor wanted to stand there but Mamedov had control of the position.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Vitor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitor looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Vitor ducks down to avoid it.
Vitor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitor blocks a jab.
Vitor lands a slapping body shot.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vitor.
A good leg kick by Vitor.
Mamedov connects with a body shot.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mamedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vitor thumps Mamedov with a low kick.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vitor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vitor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vitor sizes up Mamedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamedov as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
T-R-T Vitor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Meeks.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Meeks.
Mamedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Meeks counter with a right hand.
Meeks moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
Meeks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mamedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meeks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mamedov wants to control but Meeks is keeping him busy.
Mamedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Meeks is trying to get back to his feet.
Mamedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meeks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mamedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks is not content to let Mamedov control the position. #T1#
Mamedov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mamedov wants to control but Meeks is keeping him busy.
Mamedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meeks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Meeks struggling a bit here.
Meeks being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamedov with the ground and pound but Meeks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mamedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meeks tries to roll over but Mamedov keeps him under control.
Mamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Meeks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meeks is looking for a sweep. Mamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meeks keeps working.
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.
Mamedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meeks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamedov controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamedov cracks a nice hook into Meeks's ribs.
Meeks misses with a leg kick
and Mamedov counters with a straight right hand.
Mamedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buzz Meeks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meeks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Mamedov.
Meeks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Mamedov closes the distance and clinches.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov misses with the head strike.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
A head punch on the inside from Mamedov fails to land.
Mamedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Mamedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamedov blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Meeks breaks from the clinch.
Meeks misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.
Meeks moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Meeks misses.
Mamedov throwing a counter right hand but Meeks manages to avoid it.
Mamedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Meeks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mamedov clinches up against the ropes.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meeks smiles and moves away.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meeks can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Meeks back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mamedov fails to land.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mamedov.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks lands a nice uppercut.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
Mamedov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Meeks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Mamedov controls the action.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meeks misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks is working Mamedov over against the ropes.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Meeks.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Meeks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Mamedov moves to clinch but Meeks breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meeks counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks thuds his right hand into Mamedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamedov punishes Meeks's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Meeks.
Meeks misses with a hook.
Meeks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mamedov jabs Meeks right on the nose. Meeks blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Meeks finds it's target.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Mamedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meeks sprawls and moves away.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Meeks.
Buzz Meeks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Meeks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamedov.
Mamedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meeks lands a nice hook to Mamedov's body. Mamedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Mamedov cracks Meeks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Meeks saw that one coming.
Meeks throws the left hand but Mamedov avoids the punch easily.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.
Meeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamedov.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
Meeks throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Meeks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Mamedov catches Meeks right on the button with a cross.
Meeks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamedov lands a jab.
Meeks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamedov. That did some damage!#T4#
Mamedov dips to his left and cracks Meeks with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Meeks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamedov doesn't seem phased though.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Meeks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meeks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meeks.
Mamedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Meeks jabs Mamedov right on the nose. Mamedov blinks but takes it well.
Meeks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meeks falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Mamedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meeks's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buzz Meeks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Meeks misses with an uppercut.
Mamedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meeks.
Meeks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meeks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov drops an elbow to the side of Meeks's head. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamedov.
Mamedov working Meeks over with strikes.
Meeks wants to get back to full guard.
Mamedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Meeks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mamedov.
Mamedov avoids the attempt from Meeks to control.
Mamedov lands a big elbow.
Meeks gets back to half guard.#T2#
Mamedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meeks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Mamedov is working for a kimura but Meeks is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meeks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Meeks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mamedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mamedov's back!
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!
Mamedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov 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.
Meeks doesn't have the hooks in and Mamedov manages to turn into his guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Meeks keeps moving. #T3#
Mamedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov looking to pass the guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Meeks trying to control the position.
Mamedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mamedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov lands a couple of digs.
Mamedov trying to control but Meeks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meeks.
Mamedov cracks Meeks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses the jab.
Meeks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Meeks throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Meeks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Meeks lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeks.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meeks throws a hook but Mamedov avoids it easily.#T1#
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Meeks.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meeks ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
A nice side step and Meeks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meeks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Meeks swings widly with a right hand
and Mamedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the head.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeks.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mamedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meeks swivels and escapes.
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamedov tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamedov defending well as Meeks loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Meeks.
#T2#
Meeks is looking to score with low kicks.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Meeks.
Mamedov throws a jab when Meeks was well out of range.
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meeks is looking to score with low kicks.
Meeks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Meeks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meeks takes one on the button.
Meeks throws a head kick but Mamedov moves out of range.
Meeks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamedov lands the left hand.
Meeks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamedov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meeks.
#T3#
Meeks cracks the inside of Mamedov's front leg.
Mamedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov slips a jab from Meeks.
Meeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov throws a big counter combination but Meeks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meeks throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Meeks misses.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meeks counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamedov, as that shot connected.
Mamedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meeks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meeks.#T4#
Mamedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meeks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mamedov blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Mamedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meeks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Meeks misses.
Meeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meeks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meeks.
Meeks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Meeks. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Meeks is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meeks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meeks throws out a loose jab but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.
Mamedov slips a jab from Meeks.
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 Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Meeks throws a series of punches but Mamedov moves out of range.
Meeks misses with a low kick.
Meeks throws a low kick, looking for Mamedov's leg but Mamedov calmly moves out of range.
Mamedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meeks. Meeks obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Mamedov.
Mamedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mamedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Meeks moves out of range.
Mamedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meeks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamedov lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meeks.
Meeks lands a high kick!
Mamedov blocks the body kick.
Mamedov feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Meeks missing with a left hand there. Mamedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Mamedov blocks the leg kick.
Mamedov misses the jab.#TD#
Mamedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meeks's half guard.
Meeks has hold of Mamedov's hands but Mamedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamedov misses with a head shot. Meeks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mamedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mamedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Buzz Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Meeks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Meeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meeks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Mamedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Meeks has wrist control.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Meeks feints and then cracks Mamedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mamedov down.
Mamedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meeks. Meeks obviously looking to wear him down.
Meeks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Meeks's head.
Crunch! Meeks slams his shin into Mamedov's torso.
Mamedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meeks's head.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mamedov!
Meeks scores with a hook.
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!
Meeks misses with a leg kick. #T4##CL#
Mamedov has Meeks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Meeks is rocked!
Meeks has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
Khalid Mamedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Meeks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Meeks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamedov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamedov.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Meeks working hard to break the clinch.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Meeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Mamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov wins by unanimous decision!
Khalid Mamedov retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Khalid Mamedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Mamedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ho is looking to counter punch.
Mamedov jabs at Ho 's body.
Ho scores with a shot to the body.
Mamedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mamedov moves into the clinch.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho working aggressively here.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho throwing a counter right hand but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamedov scores with the left hand. Ho knows he should have avoided that one.
Ho slips under a jab.
Mamedov swinging wildly here.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho .
Mamedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho at a distance.
Nam Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mamedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Mamedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Mamedov looks to move away, Ho throws a big counter combo but Mamedov just gets out of the way.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mamedov counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Ho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ho is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Mamedov is looking to get back to full guard here but Ho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep.
Mamedov struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face as Ho controls the position.
Mamedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mamedov is trying to control Ho 's posture but Ho avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Ho 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamedov.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Mamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamedov tests Ho 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Ho scores with a four punch combination!
Mamedov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a jab when Mamedov was well out of range.
Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Ho moves out of range.
Mamedov ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho .
Mamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Mamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Ho .
Mamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamedov lands with a light punch inside.
Ho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamedovs head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Ho back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Mamedov blocking some punches.
Mamedov jumps guard but Ho turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho 's elbow.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nam Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
Ho is looking to control Mamedov's arms but Mamedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ho has his back to the ropes.
Mamedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamedov misses the jab.
A punch combination from Mamedov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Mamedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Mamedov swinging wildly here.
Mamedov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Mamedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a left to the body.
Mamedov lands with a nice combination. Ho backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Mamedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamedov on the ground.
Ho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ho some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Mamedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ho , who protects the arm well.
Mamedov trying to control the position but Ho is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamedov sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho moves away from the strike by Mamedov.
It looked like Ho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamedov lands the left hand.#T1#
Mamedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
Ho throws a right hand that Mamedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamedov also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Ho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamedov is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
We've been told by Ho 's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Mamedov coming out on top.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ho ducked under it nicely.
Mamedov slips a jab from Ho .
Mamedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Nam Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Mamedov slips under a jab from Ho .
Mamedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mamedov scores with a jab.
Ho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
Mamedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho 's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov throws out a powerful jab.
Mamedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamedov takes one to the side of the head.
Ho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Mamedov clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Mamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ho .
Mamedov prevents a body shot from Ho .
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho taking a breather.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho .
Mamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov. #BC#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
A jab from Ho misses.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho moves forwards but Mamedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Mamedov slips a jab and a cross from Ho .
Mamedov tests Ho 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamedov scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Mamedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dincht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dincht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Dincht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamedov's calf.
Mamedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamedov catches Dincht with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Dincht.
Dincht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamedov.
Nice jab there from Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Dincht.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dincht.
Mamedov is looking to clinch but Dincht is avoiding it.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamedov moves in looking to clinch but Dincht pushes him off.
Dincht looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dincht throws a big shot that misses.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Dincht moved out of range.
Dincht lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##CL#
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dincht, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dincht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamedov.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov lands a body shot.
Mamedov presses Dincht against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Mamedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mamedov on the inside.
Mamedov misses with the head strike.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamedovs head.
Mamedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
Dincht lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dincht breaks from the clinch.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Dincht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dincht misses with a hook
#TD#
so Mamedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamedov throwing strikes but missing.
Mamedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dincht told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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.
Mamedov trying to move into half guard but instead Dincht has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dincht gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dincht gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dincht wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
Mamedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dincht gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov is controlling Dincht's posture.
Mamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dincht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dincht has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dincht misses with a hook. Mamedov ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Dincht.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Dincht moved out of range.
Dincht misses with an uppercut.
Mamedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Mamedov moved away.
Mamedov avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Mamedov thuds a left hand into Dincht's body.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a hook but Dincht avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov throws the left hand but Dincht avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Dincht misses #TD#
and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mamedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamedov throwing shots but Dincht is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dincht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mamedov is trying to control. Dincht wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Dincht is defending the position.
Mamedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mamedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dincht defending well though.
Mamedov stalling.
Mamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mamedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mamedov is working for a kimura but Dincht is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamedov is stalling here. Dincht is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mamedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dincht has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dincht working away.
Mamedov tries to bench press Dincht off him but Dincht keeps the position.
Mamedov wants to control but Dincht postures up.
Dincht trying to control the position but Mamedov is working away. #T3#
Mamedov sneaks back into half guard.
Mamedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dincht pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov is looking for a sweep. Dincht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamedov is holding on to half guard well.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Dincht keeps him under control.
Dincht is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamedov is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dincht jabs at Mamedov's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Khalid Mamedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dincht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dincht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dincht is looking to chop away at Mamedov's legs.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamedov misses with a hook
and Dincht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dincht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dincht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dincht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dincht misses the jab.
Mamedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dincht. That one must have hurt.
Mamedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Dincht's head.
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!
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Dincht's shoulder, as Dincht tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mamedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Mamedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamedov.
Mamedov avoids the head kick by Dincht.
Mamedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dincht manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamedov counters with a nice body shot.
Dincht throws a body punch but Mamedov moves out of range. #CL#
Mamedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dincht is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling him.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dincht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamedov controls his hands.
Dincht wants to break free but Mamedov has control.
Zell Dincht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I was talking to Mamedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Mamedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dincht manages to break the clinch.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dincht tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dincht.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Mamedov checks it.
Dincht with a nice cross.#CL#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Dincht back into the ropes.
Mamedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dincht gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mamedov counters with a straight right hand.
Mamedov clobbers Dincht with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Dincht thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamedov throws a big counter combination but Dincht scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
A slow jab from Dincht misses its intended target.
Dincht gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Mamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dincht lands with a right to the head.
Dincht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dincht tries to break free but Mamedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dincht.
Khalid Mamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dincht is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dincht lands a left hand.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht.
Khalid Mamedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dincht.
Dincht lands a nice uppercut.
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mamedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dincht is trying to force a seperation but Mamedov has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov. #BC2#
Dincht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dincht throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mamedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dincht circles away.
Mamedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dincht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dincht lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedov seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zell Dincht.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
A victorious Khalid Mamedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Ladd's shoulder, as Ladd tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd throws a jab when Mamedov was well out of range.
Ladd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Mamedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Ladd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Mamedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamedov throws out the jab.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Mamedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamedov.
A counter left hand to the body from Mamedov misses its target.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut
and Mamedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ladd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamedov misses the target.
Mamedov moves in looking to clinch but Ladd pushes him off.
Mamedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamedov tries to bum rush Ladd with a series of wild strikes but Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mamedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mamedov misses with a body punch
and Ladd counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Ladd lands with a cross.
Mamedov misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Mamedov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamedov misses with a jab to the body
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Mamedov misses.
Ladd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ladd throws the left hand but Mamedov avoids the punch easily.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ladd! But no joy.
Ladd defending well as Mamedov loads up on a big left hand.
Mamedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Mamedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Ladd walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedov.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamedov. #CL#
Mamedov moves into range and clinches up with Ladd.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ladd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ladd takes a shot to the head.
Ladd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov is leaning against Ladd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mamedov gets through Ladd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Mamedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mamedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Mamedov with a nice cross.
Mamedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ladd momentarily.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Mamedov slips a jab from Ladd.#CL#
Mamedov rushes Ladd and presses him up against the ropes.
Mamedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov lands with a left to the head.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
Mamedov pushes Ladd back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ladd tries to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling the position.
Ladd blocks a body shot from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Mamedov on the inside.
Ladd prevents a body shot from Mamedov.
A head punch on the inside from Mamedov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Mamedov has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov 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.
#R2#
Ladd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mamedov looks to land a combination. Ladd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Ladd is rocked!
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ladd is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Mamedov counters with a crisp right that sends Ladd to the canvas! Mamedov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Khalid Mamedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mamedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamedov tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Mamedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Whyte moves into the clinch.
Mamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Mamedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Whyte landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Mamedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Mamedov.
Mamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mamedov - that landed with a thud.
Mamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamedov won't want to take too many of those.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Mamedov - that landed with a thud.
Mamedov digs a right hand into Whyte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whyte's gas tank.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Whyte.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Mamedov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mamedov looking for subs off his back but Whyte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whyte is thwarting Mamedov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov wants to control but Whyte passes into side.
#T2#
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mamedov is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Whyte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whyte pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Mamedov trying to hold on to Whyte's head to control him but Whyte postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whyte wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whyte perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whyte is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.#SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamedov has his hands clasped together around Whyte's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mamedov moves away.
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whyte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mamedov misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Mamedov darts in and clinches Whyte up against the ropes.
Mamedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Mamedov lands a nice uppercut.
Whyte trying to stall but Mamedov improves his position.
Whyte lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamedov won't want to take too many of those.
Mamedov lands with a right to the head.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov 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.
#R2#
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Whyte throws a hook but Mamedov avoids it easily.
Mamedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
#CL#
Mamedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Whyte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Mamedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whyte landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte is trying to stall.
Whyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Mamedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Whyte holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mamedov drops back down to his feet.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamedov is working Whyte over against the ropes.
Mamedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whyte fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte throws out a counter right but Mamedov avoids it with no problem.
Whyte misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mamedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mamedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Whyte.
Mamedov with a nice head shot there.
Mamedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whyte manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Whyte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamedov pulls Whyte in to control the position.
Whyte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamedov's guard.
Mamedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mamedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whyte is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mamedov.#T3#
Whyte working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mamedov is trying to improve his position.
Whyte working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamedov. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Whyte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mamedov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mamedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Mamedov is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Mamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Mamedov lands a slapping body shot.
Mamedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamedov.
Mamedov takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Mamedov.
Whyte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mamedov with a body shot.
Mamedov takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Whyte connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte tries to clinch there but Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Whyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamedov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Mamedov stuns Whyte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamedov.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mamedov checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Mamedov misses its target.
Whyte throws an off balance right hand
and Mamedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov cracks a nice hook into Whyte's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Mamedov.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Mamedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whyte doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Whyte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mamedov checks it well.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Mamedov backing away here, and Whyte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mamedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Mamedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamedov misses with a body shot.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte throws a low kick but Mamedov avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mamedov misses its target.
Whyte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamedov is out of range and Whyte settles back down.
Whyte lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Mamedov.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Whyte closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mamedov.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Mamedov jumps guard.
Mamedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whyte passes into side control.
Mamedov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov wants to control but Whyte postures up.#T4#
The referee asks Whyte politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Whyte prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mamedov manages to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Whyte is very close to passing his half guard.
Whyte trying to mount his opponent but Mamedov defends it. #SUB#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.
Whyte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Mamedov slips the punch.
Mamedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whyte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mamedov blocks it well.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamedov checks the leg kick.
Mamedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whyte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mamedov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Mamedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whyte.
Mamedov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mamedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Mamedov.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamedov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Mamedov.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the ropes.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamedov blocking some punches.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Whyte.
Mamedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamedov managing to block the knees to the body from Whyte.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Mamedov is blocking nicely.
Mamedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Whyte lands a good knee to the midsection. Mamedov won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Whyte crunches a lovely knee into Mamedov's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whyte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mamedov misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Whyte forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whyte.
Whyte is trying to maintain a safe position but Mamedov gets an underhook and turns Whyte into the ropes.
Mamedov can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards. #T3#
Whyte is trying to maintain a safe position but Mamedov gets an underhook and turns Whyte into the ropes.
Mamedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whyte or not.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Mamedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whyte smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalid Mamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamedov throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte wants to clinch.
Mamedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Whyte slips a straight right by Mamedov.
Mamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whyte. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mamedov misses.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Whyte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mamedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whyte counters with an inside leg kick.
Mamedov tries to clinch up
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Mamedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Whyte scores with a jab. Mamedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Mamedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Whyte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whyte closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mamedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khalid Mamedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamedov.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov throws a combination that misses
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.#T1#
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Mamedov.
Whyte feints a counter leg kick.
Mamedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Whyte counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Whyte misses
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mamedov lands a nice hook to Whyte's body. Whyte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whyte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamedov on the side of the head.
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mamedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Mamedov.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Mamedov moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Mamedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Whyte misses with a right hand
and Mamedov counters with a series of strikes. Whyte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whyte lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mamedov slips a jab from Whyte.
Jab by Whyte.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamedov, as that shot connected.
Mamedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamedov.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
Mamedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Mamedov coming out on top.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whyte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov backing away here, and Whyte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte lands with a cross.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Mamedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whyte throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Mamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.
Whyte missing with a left hand there. Mamedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whyte has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Whyte connects with a crisp jab.
Mamedov throws an off balance right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Whyte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whyte lands a right hook to the body.
Mamedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Mamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Benson Whyte!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov wins by split decision!
Khalid Mamedov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Khalid Mamedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Benson Whyte had this to say: 'I been fighting non-stop since I was 18, I think its time to step back and take a likkle time out to better my game so this doesn't happen again'.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Dincht blocks a jab.
Mamedov looks to land a right hand but Dincht moved out of range.
Mamedov works Dincht's body with a nice hook.
Mamedov tests Dincht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dincht comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamedov, as that shot connected.
Mamedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dincht takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dincht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Mamedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dincht avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mamedov. #T1##SUB#
Mamedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dincht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Dincht is working from the bottom.
Dincht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Dincht is working away.
Mamedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mamedov is looking for a kimura here.
Mamedov is keen to just control but Dincht is a slippery customer.
Dincht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Mamedov tries to pass to full mount but Dincht defends it.
Dincht is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov working the head and body with strikes.
Dincht avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamedov.
Mamedov trying to mount his opponent but Dincht defends it. #T3#
Mamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dincht wants to get back to full guard.
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mamedov uses his free foot to push down on Dincht's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dincht. #SUB#
Mamedov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dincht turns into him and now he's in Mamedov's guard.
Dincht trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dincht controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dincht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dincht is posturing up here but Mamedov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dincht tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dincht has to tap! Slick submission there by Mamedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Khalid Mamedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
#CL#
Mamedov rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with some punches.
Mamedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mamedov lands an uppercut.
Mamedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Mamedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
Mamedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamedov, not yet.
Wallace trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
Mamedov trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mamedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
#SUB#
Mamedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Mamedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Mamedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Wallace is controlling an arm, preventing Mamedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mamedov thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Mamedov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Mamedov avoids the attempt from Wallace to control.#SUB#
Mamedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wallace manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mamedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Mamedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mamedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mamedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Mamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mamedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace stuns Mamedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamedov wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamedov is just out of range.
Mamedov lands the left hand.
Mamedov throws a big shot that misses.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Mamedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wallace throws a hook but Mamedov blocks it.
Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Wallace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamedov.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mamedov controls the pace.
Mamedov stands and throws Wallace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamedov moves into full mount! #SUB#
Mamedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wallace has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mamedov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wallace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mamedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mamedov wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Mamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.#T3#
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is trying to keep Mamedov in close.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace is concentrating on defense, preventing Mamedov from advancing position.
Mamedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamedov wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mamedov is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamedov to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mamedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallace has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamedov prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Mamedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mamedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khalid Mamedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Wallace.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Mamedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamedov misses the jab.#CL#
Mamedov has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov takes a shot to the head.
Mamedov lands a right hand.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a right hand. #TD#
Mamedov pulls guard successfully.
Mamedov wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace preventing the sweep. #T2#
Wallace passes Mamedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wallace prevents Mamedov from improving his position.#SUB#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mamedov with the active half guard here but Wallace passes nicely into side control.
Gary Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamedov wants to control but Wallace postures up.
Mamedov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Mamedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mamedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mamedov looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Wallace.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Mamedov!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 46
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamedov with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamedov scores with a decent looking hook.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov lands with an overhand left.
Mamedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamedov drops Penn with a huge uppercut! Penn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mamedov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC LV SOT 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Mamedov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mamedov has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Mamedov controls the action.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Mamedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Mamedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mamedov has Hall in his guard.#REVR#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Mamedov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mamedov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hall stacks Mamedov 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 Hall!
Mamedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controls the position.
Mamedov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall working away.
Mamedov is not content to let Hall control the position.
Mamedov regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mamedov looking for subs from the bottom but Hall mounts him!
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamedov is looking to escape. #T4#
Mamedov is working to get back to half guard.
Mamedov tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Hall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
#CL2#
Mamedov instigates a clinch.
Mamedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Hall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mamedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Mamedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall digs a good hook to Mamedov's body.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Mamedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Mamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Mamedov misses its intended target.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Mamedov darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Mamedov throws a head punch that misses.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamedov.
Hall lands a body punch.
A short right from Hall on the inside. #T2##BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov darts in trying to clinch
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mamedov tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Mamedov back against the cage.
Mamedov has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Mamedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Mamedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov lands an uppercut.
Khalid Mamedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mamedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamedov gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mamedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall pushes Mamedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mamedov - that landed with a thud.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Mamedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Mamedov lands a shot to the body.
Mamedov digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamedov.
Mamedov tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
#TD2#
Mamedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Mamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mamedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamedov is trying to keep Hall in close.
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Mamedov. Beautiful body shot.
Mamedov throws out a powerful jab.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Ryan Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Mamedov gets a clinch.
Mamedov scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
#TD2#
Mamedov pulls Hall into guard.
#SUB2#
Mamedov has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Mamedov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Mamedov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mamedov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Ryan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamedov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamedov trying to control here.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Mamedov is working away. #SUB2#
Mamedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions off his back.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamedov trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mamedov closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Hall lands a shot to the body.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Mamedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Mamedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Mamedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Mamedov ducks down to avoid it.
Mamedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Mamedov is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Mamedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mamedov connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khalid Mamedov.
I think Mamedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Khalid Mamedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 15
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Barksalot misses. #CL2#
Barksalot gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mamedov as the two fighters clinch.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Mamedov gets control of Barksalot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barksalot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mamedov looking for a triangle here. Barksalot is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Barksalot is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Mayhem 12 Jackson v Opposite
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from White.
Mamedov tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamedov lands a jab-cross combination.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White looks to land a left hand but Mamedov moved out of range nicely.
Mamedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamedov lands with a cross.
Mamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamedov misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Mamedov misses with a body punch
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely. #T1#
White misses with a hook
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White blocks a jab.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov lands a jab.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Mamedov counters with a left hand that sends White to the canvas! #ROC#
White is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White pulls Mamedov in close to prevent any damage.
White is still in real trouble! Can Mamedov finish him?
Mamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
White pulls Mamedov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White lands with a cross.
Mamedov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mamedov's hands.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamedov connects with a jab.
Mamedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Mamedov.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Mamedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Mamedov misses.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.#KD2#
White drops Mamedov with a beautiful combination! Mamedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mamedov is rocked!
White swings for the body but Mamedov moves out of range.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by White.
Mamedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWhite.
Mamedov misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Mamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
White lands a big right hand that sends Mamedov crashing to the mat! White stays standing though and waves Mamedov back to his feet!
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a straight right.
Mamedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mamedov misses with a hook
and White counters with a crisp right that sends Mamedov to the canvas! White follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas White!
A very excited looking Thomas White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TUF Militech vs Mc Steele
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov lands a jab.
Mamedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pizzaman.
Mamedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mamedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamedov fakes the body blow, causing Pizzaman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pizzaman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Mamedov!
An out of breath Khalid Mamedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Voodo Pizzaman was interviewed post fight and said 'Voodoo walks up too his opponent and goes for an hand shake. As his opponent reaches he knees him straight in the balls and then walks out of the ring. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Grady, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Grady gets a takedown into half guard.
Grady winds up and cracks Mamedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount!
Grady content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamedov for as long as he can get away with.
Grady has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mamedov's face.
#T1#
Grady scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grady with the ground and pound from mount.
Grady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grady lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Grady is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mamedov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mamedov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Grady anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mamedov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Grady slips an arm under Mamedov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Grady has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Grady is squeezing on Mamedov like an anaconda would it's prey. Mamedov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Grady!
A victorious Bill Grady thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mamedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Mamedov pushes him off.#CL#
Hammer rushes Mamedov and presses him up against the cage.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Mamedov is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Mamedov tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Mamedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Mamedov is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mamedov moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer throws a big counter combination but Mamedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Mamedov drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
#T1#
Mamedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Mamedov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Mamedov is controlling the position. #BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamedov tries to clinch up.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Mamedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mamedov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mamedov sprawls well. Mamedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mamedov tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer stalling the fight.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Mamedov working aggressively here.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Mamedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Mamedov back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamedov.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Khalid Mamedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Mamedov sprawls well.#T3#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hammer knocks Mamedov out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yosh Hammer!
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