PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Nurgomedgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nurgomedgo
vs
Tural

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaleb Nurgomedgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Tural.
Nurgomedgo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurgomedgo has his takedown stuffed

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurgomedgo won't be happy with that.
Nurgomedgo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurgomedgo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tural wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurgomedgo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurgomedgo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tural's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nurgomedgo regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurgomedgo is pulling down on Tural's head. It's preventing any offense from Tural, at least for the moment.
Nurgomedgo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tural's guard.

Nurgomedgo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tural keeping moving, preventing Nurgomedgo from controlling successfully.
Tural avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurgomedgo has gone for a leg lock! Tural slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nurgomedgo's guard.

Nurgomedgo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurgomedgo working a defensive guard here.
Nurgomedgo wants to sweep here but Tural controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurgomedgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tural defends it easily.
Nurgomedgo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tural is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurgomedgo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo trying to control but Tural is working from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tural works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo being controlled here momentarily.
Tural keeping moving, preventing Nurgomedgo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abi Tural will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nurgomedgo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tural sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tural drives through and clinches with Nurgomedgo against the cage.
Tural pushes Nurgomedgo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurgomedgo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tural after a bit of a struggle.
Tural lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Nurgomedgo wants to take the fight to the mat but Tural manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Nurgomedgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurgomedgo wants a takedown.
Nurgomedgo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurgomedgo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tural is pressed up against the cage. Nurgomedgo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tural down to the mat. Tural avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tural misses with a few strikes there.
Nurgomedgo goes for a double leg but Tural avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tural continues to drive forward.
Tural pushes Nurgomedgo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tural.
Tural pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tural lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tural lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Tural lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurgomedgo backwards.
Tural has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tural stalling against the cage.
Tural lands an uppercut.
Nurgomedgo goes for a takedown attempt but Tural pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurgomedgo shoots in for a double leg but Tural sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurgomedgo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tural really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurgomedgo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tural must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tural is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tural tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurgomedgo is retaining full guard.
Nurgomedgo seems keen to control Tural's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurgomedgo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tural is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurgomedgo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurgomedgo passes Tural's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurgomedgo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurgomedgo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurgomedgo is trying to control. Tural wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurgomedgo closes the distance and clinches up with Tural, looking for a takedown. Nurgomedgo pushes Tural against the cage but Tural circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Tural.
Abi Tural is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but Tural avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurgomedgo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tural sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tural creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurgomedgo tries to pull guard but Tural holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurgomedgo drops back down to his feet.
Nurgomedgo is trying to pull guard but Tural turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abi Tural seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tural lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tural's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurgomedgo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tural just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Tural on the inside.
Nurgomedgo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tural is defending well.
Tural manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurgomedgo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tural shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Tural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Tural as Nurgomedgo shoots in.
Tural jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurgomedgo with a poor takedown

and Tural counters with a takedown into side control.
Tural trying to control the position but Nurgomedgo is working away.
Nurgomedgo sneaks back into half guard.
Nurgomedgo trying to control but Tural postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurgomedgo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurgomedgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurgomedgo looking to control.
Tural trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tural counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Nurgomedgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurgomedgo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tural counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurgomedgo won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurgomedgo struggling a bit here.
Kaleb Nurgomedgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo is looking to regain half guard here but Tural keeps moving and retains side control.
Tural in side control, throwing shots but Nurgomedgo defends.
Nurgomedgo tries to improve position but can't.
Tural moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurgomedgo is looking to regain half guard here but Tural keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurgomedgo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurgomedgo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tural.
Tural misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nurgomedgo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nurgomedgo wants to control but Tural is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurgomedgo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tural is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurgomedgo throws an elbow but Tural slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurgomedgo throws a strike aimed at the side of Tural's head but Tural avoids it well.
Tural managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurgomedgo.
Nurgomedgo working the strikes but Tural uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nurgomedgo misses with a head shot. Tural uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurgomedgo with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Tural comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tural 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Tural!