PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jarkko
vs
Nagiev

180 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

177 cm
28
165 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
Jarkko looks to land a left hand but Nagiev moved out of range nicely.
Nagiev takes one to the chin there.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Jarkko blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagiev at a distance.
Nagiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Jarkko.
Horrible takedown by Jarkko or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagiev which made him look bad.
Jarkko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Jarkko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jarkko is keen to just control but Nagiev is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jarkko lands a nice short elbow.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagiev is staying active underneath Jarkko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but Nagiev defending well.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarkko is trying to control. Nagiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagiev defending well though.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to mount his opponent but Nagiev defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jarkko lands a nice short elbow.
Nagiev tries to kick Jarkko off but Jarkko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jarkko wants to take a breather but Nagiev is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagiev tries to kick Jarkko off but Jarkko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but Nagiev defending well.
Jarkko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarkko.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to control from half guard but Nagiev is working away.
Jarkko stops Nagiev from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko is looking to advance position but Nagiev won't allow it.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from standing back up.
Jarkko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarkko works his way into side control.
Nagiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jarkko is controlling him well.
Jarkko working the head with strikes.
Jarkko is looking to take a break and control but Nagiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarkko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jarkko scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagiev keeps working.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from escaping the position.
Jarkko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagiev's head but Nagiev avoids it well.
Nagiev is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
Jarkko is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jarkko connects with a right hand. Nagiev shakes it off.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jarkko misses with a looping left.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Nagiev moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagiev as he connects with a hook.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagiev circles away.
Nagiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarkko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagiev.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Nagiev avoids them all with ease.
Jarkko scores with a hook to the body. Nagiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarkko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagiev.
Nagiev looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.

Jarkko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagiev's guard.
Jarkko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws an elbow that misses. Nagiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarkko's guard. Nice move by Nagiev!

Nagiev stands up and waves to Jarkko to follow him.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jarkko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jarkko gets a double leg takedown into Nagiev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko throws a strike but Nagiev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jarkko looking for a guillotine here but Nagiev defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to control the position but Nagiev postures up.

Nagiev gets to his feet. Jarkko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jarkko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagiev moves away from the strike by Jarkko.
Nagiev lands a head kick!
Nagiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarkko misses the body punch
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Nagiev looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko misses with a looping right.
Nagiev throws a hook to the side of Jarkko's head but Jarkko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko scores with a shot to the body.
Jarkko shoots in but Nagiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
That's time! Jarkko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Naru Jarkko is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Nagiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarkko throws a lazy right hand but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarkko swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Jarkko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko dives in and grabs Nagiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagiev pushes down on Jarkko's head and hops out.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jarkko throws a big shot that misses.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagiev counters with a big head kick but Jarkko shrugs it off.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagiev tries to sprawl out of it but Jarkko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jarkko throws a solid leg kick but Nagiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Jarkko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nagiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Jarkko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Jarkko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with a head kick that wobbles Jarkko - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Nagiev sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).