i thought the fight would even end in DQ because Imavov kicked Dolidze while Dolidze is a grounded fighter by fingers lol it didn't stop Imavov from kicking Dolidze's head. crazy rules. Herb Dean must have put his money on Dolidze. he didn't stop the fight when Dolidze was on the ground receiving huge blows not bothering to answer it. it would have been a TKO end.
It was a funny thing that happened for sure Herb Dean is aware of the rule of a grounded fighter but for me, this rule should be abolished in all MMA platforms, The rules and decisions do seem quite baffling, Imavov's kick to Dolidze while he was a grounded fighter is usually grounds for a DQ, yet the fight continued. Herb Dean's refereeing decisions can be contentious, and it's unfortunate if they appear inconsistent or biased Hopefully, future matches have clearer and more consistent officiating to ensure the integrity of the sport, or just take that rule out of the textbook of the MMA,
That was a truly great fight, both of them put on a good show and did not disappoint.
Drew looked better in the stand-up but he also has a solid wrestling background, so wasn't too afraid of them. Unluckily for him, Moicano turned out to be even better on the ground and snatched the victory by decision.
Both are unlucky to be fighting in the Lightweight, which is currently the best weight-class packed with stars. If not for that, they would be ranked much higher than they are right now. I hope Dober doesn't lose his 15th spot in the ranking.
Official highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMq43zcAFd8It sounds like an intense and well-matched fight! Drew's stand-up skills and solid wrestling background made for an exciting combination, The Lightweight division indeed presents a tough challenge with its abundance of talent. Both fighters' skills could easily place them higher in other weight classes. Let's hope Dober maintains his 15th spot, reflecting his resilience and capabilities in such a competitive field, It's always unpredictable when it comes to ground skills, and Moicano's prowess in that area secured his victory by decision,
Aliaskhab Khizriev vs Makhmud Muradov
That fight had the potential to be a great one as well. But in the end, because of that eye poke the fight had to be ruled as a no contest.
Muslim Salikhov is probably already thinking about his retirement. Because even though he looks really good, he is very old. At least very old when we think about who his opponent might be in this competition. Let's be honest, 39 years of age is not considered to be the prime of any fighter.
The Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov fight had the potential for greatness, but the unfortunate eye poke leading to a no-contest surely changed the dynamics, and my bet was among the lucky ones that get voided their bet, it was really frustrating,
As for Muslim Salikhov, age can be a significant factor in such a competitive sport. While he may still perform exceptionally well, the consideration of potential opponents in the competition becomes crucial. At 39, fighters often face challenges, and retirement might be on Salikhov's mind. It's a tough decision, balancing skill, age, and the evolving landscape of mixed martial arts.