PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nokanedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra comes to the cage accompanied by Mozart - Lacrimosa. Khabib Nokanedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nagendra
vs
Nokanedov

193 cm
30
223 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

198 cm
18
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khabib Nokanedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nagendra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagendra connects with a nice short shot to Nokanedov's temple.
Nokanedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nagendra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagendra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nokanedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagendra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagendra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nokanedov's head.

Nagendra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nokanedov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nagendra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nokanedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagendra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nokanedov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagendra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokanedov defending well though.
Nagendra 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.
Nagendra wants to control but Nokanedov is keeping him busy.
Nagendra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagendra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagendra not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagendra is looking to advance position but Nokanedov won't allow it.
Nagendra moves into full mount! Nokanedov won't be happy about that!
Nokanedov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nagendra.
Nagendra landing punches.
Nokanedov looks winded!
Nagendra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokanedov is looking to escape.
Nagendra scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Nokanedov is rocked!

Nagendra throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nokanedov has his hands clasped together but Nagendra breaks the hold and Nokanedov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nagendra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Montgomery Nagendra thanked Wild Ones Apparel (Fightwear and Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).