PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Ravage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Nordin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandy Ravage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ravage
vs
Nordin

195 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandy Ravage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Nordin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nordin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ravage sprawls well. Ravage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nordin gets slowly back to his feet.

Nordin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nordin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandy Ravage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Nordin.
Nordin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ravage won't allow it.
Ravage managing to block the knees to the body from Nordin.

Nordin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordin is looking to advance position but Ravage won't allow it.
Nordin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nordin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nordin.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Khalid Nordin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nordin tries to bum rush Ravage with a series of wild strikes but Ravage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandy Ravage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nordin moves into range and clinches up with Ravage.
Ravage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nordin.
Nordin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Nordin tightens his grip and picks Ravage up, before dumping him to the ground. Ravage manages to land in guard.
Nordin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nordin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nordin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nordin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nordin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ravage is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nordin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Khalid Nordin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nordin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravage. Ravage obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nordin shoots in and gets a takedown into Ravage's guard.
Ravage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Nordin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nordin closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nordin managing to block the knees to the body from Ravage.
A frustrated look appears on Nordin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ravage throws a head punch that misses.
Ravage is trying to stall.

Nordin drags the fight down to the ground.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordin wants to sweep here but Ravage controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ravage manages to pass to side control.
Nordin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordin is pressing down on Ravage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ravage won't allow Nordin to sweep him here.
Nordin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ravage being controlled here momentarily.

Nordin pushes Ravage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravage moves in looking to clinch but Nordin pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nordin feints and as Ravage raises his hands in defense, Nordin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ravage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nordin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ravage is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordin is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Nordin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ravage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nordin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sandy Ravage has been cut.

Nordin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ravage did well to prevent Nordin getting side control.
Nordin is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordin throwing shots but Ravage is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Khalid Nordin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nordin misses the shot to the body.

Nordin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandy Ravage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordin advances position into side control!
Nordin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ravage will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nordin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Nordin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nordin working the ground and pound.
Khalid Nordin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordin just content to control the position.
Ravage struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Nordin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ravage trying to remain calm as Nordin controls from the top position.
Khalid Nordin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Nordin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Nordin!