PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Muir (ranked 24055 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Kajulik Nuvaqirq (ranked 553 p4p, 452 weight class). Douglas Muir had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muir
vs
Nuvaqirq

176 cm
21
205
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
196
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Muir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajulik Nuvaqirq!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch.
Muir tries to work over Nuvaqirq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Nuvaqirq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is looking to break free of the clinch but Muir has double underhooks.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nuvaqirq taking a breather.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Muir.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nuvaqirq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muir moves into the clinch.
Muir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir trying to land knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muir lands with a short shot to the head.
Muir scores with a shoulder strike.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Muir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuvaqirq blocks the elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Nuvaqirq struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks with his arms.
Muir prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nuvaqirq pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuvaqirq takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muir scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muir.
Nuvaqirq lands a jab.
Muir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nuvaqirq misses its intended target.
Muir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuvaqirq counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Douglas Muir has been cut.

Muir clinches up with Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Muir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muir misses with an elbow over the top.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir throws a head punch that misses.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.

Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq circles away from the clinch attempt.

Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq tries to break free but Muir pushes him back against the cage.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.

Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq unleashes a big counter combination but Muir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Muir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muir.
Douglas Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a low kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuvaqirq keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a jab to the body but Muir is just out of range.
Nuvaqirq connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.

Nuvaqirq has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Nuvaqirq controls the action.
Muir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muir prevents a body shot from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Nuvaqirq to work.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nuvaqirq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch.

Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuvaqirq tries to bum rush Muir with a series of wild strikes but Muir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir wants to clinch.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuvaqirq just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMuir.

Muir has Nuvaqirq up against the cage in a clinch.
Muir lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuvaqirq backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuvaqirq.
Nice body punch from Muir - that landed with a thud.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Nuvaqirq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir is controlling him.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Muir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Muir throws a head kick that Nuvaqirq semi-blocks.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuvaqirq dodges the punch combination from Muir.
Nuvaqirq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muir.
A head kick misses from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Muir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuvaqirq can do to turn this around?
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muir misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir throws a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muir lands with a slapping head kick.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
Muir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muir throws a nice head kick!
Nuvaqirq misses with a shot to the body
and Muir counters with a two punch combo.
Muir misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
A head kick from Muir lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
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!
Muir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuvaqirq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muir scrambles back to his feet.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muir dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Muir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuvaqirq takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nuvaqirq fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muir wants to clinch up but Nuvaqirq keeps it at a distance.
Nuvaqirq is looking for the big counter here.
Nuvaqirq is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muir throws a head kick that misses
and Nuvaqirq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuvaqirq throws a body punch but Muir moves out of range.
Douglas Muir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuvaqirq swats away the attempt to clinch by Muir.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muir looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Muir lands a jab-cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is trying to force a seperation but Muir has the dominant position.
Muir is leaning against Nuvaqirq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muir pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuvaqirq leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Muir lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muir fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuvaqirq controls his hands.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuvaqirq is stalling here.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq is trying to push Muir away but Muir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuvaqirq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Muir.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muir, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Muir!