PBP Commentary

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

Binesdirty
vs
Nurmagomedov

185 cm
20
184 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitur Binesdirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
A low kick from Binesdirty is predictable there

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Binesdirty is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Binesdirty.

Binesdirty tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Binesdirty is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Binesdirty wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binesdirty tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Binesdirty wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.

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.
Binesdirty is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binesdirty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Binesdirty as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Binesdirty.

Binesdirty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Binesdirty keeps moving.
Binesdirty has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Binesdirty is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Binesdirty keeps moving.
Binesdirty seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Binesdirty's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Binesdirty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Binesdirty wants it to stay on the feet.
Binesdirty slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Binesdirty misses.
Binesdirty throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binesdirty defends it well.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Binesdirty avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitur Binesdirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binesdirty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Binesdirty wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Binesdirty is trying to improve his position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Binesdirty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Binesdirty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nurmagomedov easily slips into full mount!
Binesdirty is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Binesdirty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Binesdirty is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Binesdirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Binesdirty blocking the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Binesdirty is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Binesdirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Binesdirty holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Binesdirty wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Binesdirty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.

Binesdirty tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Binesdirty manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Binesdirty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Binesdirty shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Binesdirty under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Binesdirty.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Binesdirty ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Binesdirty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Binesdirty's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binesdirty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Binesdirty throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Binesdirty. Those never looked like landing.
Mitur Binesdirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Binesdirty counters with a solid body kick.
Mitur Binesdirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binesdirty is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Binesdirty circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Binesdirty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Binesdirty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
letting Binesdirty counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitur Binesdirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Binesdirty tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binesdirty defends it well.
Binesdirty throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Binesdirty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Binesdirty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Mitur Binesdirty is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty throws a leg kick

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Binesdirty keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Binesdirty trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Binesdirty throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Binesdirty keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitur Binesdirty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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