PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yang (ranked 5319 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Khamzat Nurmaputinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Adam Yang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Yang
vs
Nurmaputinov

177 cm
23
145
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
130
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamzat Nurmaputinov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmaputinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yang.
Nurmaputinov is pressed up against the cage. Yang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmaputinov down to the mat. Nurmaputinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Yang has Nurmaputinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmaputinov goes for a takedown attempt but Yang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Nurmaputinov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nurmaputinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmaputinov works over Yang with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmaputinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yang looking for a sweep. Not yet Yang, not yet.
Nurmaputinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Yang wants to stand and escape but Nurmaputinov is having none of it.

Yang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmaputinov has passed into half guard!

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmaputinov pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nurmaputinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nurmaputinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Yang wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmaputinov trying to pass the guard but Yang defending well.
Nurmaputinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmaputinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Nurmaputinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yang wants to sweep but no luck.
Yang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmaputinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yang can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmaputinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmaputinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Nurmaputinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmaputinov prevents Yang from improving his position.
Yang trying to control but Nurmaputinov postures up.
Yang missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yang is defended easily by Nurmaputinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Nurmaputinov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yang gets caught flat footed, as Nurmaputinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yang trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmaputinov is proving a slippery customer.

Yang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmaputinov stops Yang from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmaputinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Yang tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Yang manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang has a takedown stuffed.
Yang fails with the takedown

and Nurmaputinov counters with a shoot takedown. Yang fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurmaputinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmaputinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmaputinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khamzat Nurmaputinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmaputinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yang wants to stand up but Nurmaputinov is controlling him.
Nurmaputinov wants to pass the guard but Yang is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang is trying to control the position but Nurmaputinov postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Yang misses

and Nurmaputinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yang won't be happy with that.

Nurmaputinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmaputinov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yang is trying to improve his position.
Yang can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmaputinov taking a breather here.
Nurmaputinov is working Yang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmaputinov lands a decent elbow from side control.

Yang is rocked!
Yang is being controlled here.
Oh Yang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmaputinov lands a decent elbow from side control.

Nurmaputinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmaputinov lands a strong strike to the head of Yang. That's dazed him! Nurmaputinov looking to finish here. Yang is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nurmaputinov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khamzat Nurmaputinov!
Adam Yang was interviewed post fight and said 'You Cant win em all. My opponent did What he had to do. Im just super Motivated to get back in again and get a W'.