PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansson has chosen Hammerfall - När Vindarna Viskar Mitt Namn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gustav Hansson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Hansson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

214 cm
24
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Fatty's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansson.
Hansson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hansson's guard.
Nurmagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Hansson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hansson trying to control the position.
Hansson has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hansson has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansson, not yet.
Hansson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov distracts Hansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hansson's guard.
Hansson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hansson for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansson wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Hansson is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hansson swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Hansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Hansson is working from the bottom.
Hansson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansson can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Hansson won't let him.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Hansson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansson is in trouble now - Nurmagomedov has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hansson is looking to escape.
Hansson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hansson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Hansson wants to get back to his feet.
Hansson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hansson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Hansson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov working over Hansson with some ground and pound. Hansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow - Hansson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nurmagomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!