PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Landings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nurmagomedov
vs
Landings

184 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Landings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Landings misses the target.

Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Landings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Landings looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurmagomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Landings 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.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Landings is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Landings avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Landings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Landings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Landings is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Landings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagomedov is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Landings tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Landings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Landings to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Landings 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Landings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurmagomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Landings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Landings being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Landings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Landings misses with a leg kick

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Landings wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Landings actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Landings throws a leg kick

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landings is trying to hold Nurmagomedov in close to prevent damage but Nurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Landings tries to roll over but Nurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landings can do to turn this around?
Landings keeps trying to improve his position.
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Landings's temple.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Landings punching from the bottom.
Landings wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov stops Landings from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Landings for as long as he can get away with.
Landings tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Landings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Landings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landings throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Landings trying to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Landings trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Landings?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov breaks from Landings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Landings working to try and regain half guard.
Landings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Landings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Landings to control.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Landings is looking to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Landings is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landings wants to control but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Landings being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Landings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Landings is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landings stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Landings throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Landings looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Landings trying to control the position.
Landings looking for a sweep. Not yet Landings, not yet.
Jason Landings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Landings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.

Landings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurmagomedov passes Landings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Landings has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov!
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Landings is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landings throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nurmagomedov to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Landings from controlling successfully.
Landings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landings throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Landings's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!

Landings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Landings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Landings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!