PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalabib Nurmagodingdong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGill
vs
Nurmagodingdong

184 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGill looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagodingdong is defending well but McGill drives through and ends up in Nurmagodingdong's guard.
McGill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagodingdong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagodingdong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGill is in close to Nurmagodingdong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagodingdong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagodingdong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagodingdong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGill.
McGill throws a strike but Nurmagodingdong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGill wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Nurmagodingdong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagodingdong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagodingdong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGill controls Nurmagodingdong momentarily but Nurmagodingdong frees himself.
Nurmagodingdong is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Nurmagodingdong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Nurmagodingdong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt

and Nurmagodingdong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmagodingdong wants to pass the guard but McGill is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagodingdong's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McGill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McGill drags the fight down to the ground.
McGill is trying to control the position but Nurmagodingdong postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagodingdong sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGill is trying to keep Nurmagodingdong in close.
McGill is breathing heavily.
Nurmagodingdong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagodingdong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurmagodingdong.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGill shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagodingdong shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagodingdong wants to counter the offense by McGill and move into the clinch position.

Nurmagodingdong tries to keep at a distance but McGill has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGill jumps guard but Nurmagodingdong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy McGill will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGill misses with a takedown attempt - Nurmagodingdong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagodingdong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagodingdong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGill some visible discomfort.
McGill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nurmagodingdong staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong is working McGill over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmagodingdong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nurmagodingdong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the action but McGill is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagodingdong is working McGill over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagodingdong wants to control but McGill is keeping him busy.
McGill is letting Nurmagodingdong control him for a moment.
Nurmagodingdong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGill keeps working.
McGill sneaks back into half guard.
McGill is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagodingdong sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Nurmagodingdong seems content to control.
Nurmagodingdong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagodingdong goes for a double leg but McGill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGill continues to drive forward.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGill is defended easily by Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nurmagodingdong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGill!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the position but McGill is working away.
McGill struggling a bit here.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the position but McGill is working away.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodingdong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Nurmagodingdong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalabib Nurmagodingdong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Nurmagodingdong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGill napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagodingdong wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGill keeps working.
Nurmagodingdong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McGill tries to improve position but can't.
McGill taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill struggling a bit here.
Nurmagodingdong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagodingdong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurmagodingdong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagodingdong fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill wants to control but Nurmagodingdong postures up.
Nurmagodingdong working the ground and pound.
Nurmagodingdong trying to control the position but McGill is working away.
Nurmagodingdong lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagodingdong working away.
You can see the frustration on McGill's face as Nurmagodingdong controls the position.
McGill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGill being controlled for a moment.
McGill wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.
Nurmagodingdong wants to control but McGill is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGill goes for a double leg but Nurmagodingdong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagodingdong continues to drive forward.

McGill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nurmagodingdong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagodingdong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagodingdong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGill dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagodingdong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGill sprawls well. McGill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagodingdong gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McGill moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurmagodingdong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nurmagodingdong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGill.

Nurmagodingdong lands a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagodingdong is continuing to stall.
Nurmagodingdong preventing the sweep.
McGill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagodingdong is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodingdong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagodingdong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagodingdong 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!