PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Nurmagodingdong (ranked 6787 p4p, 514 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 23186 p4p, 616 weight class). Paddy Fagan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nurmagodingdong
vs
Fagan

187 cm
20
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagodingdong throws a hook but Fagan blocks it.
Fagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but Fagan is having none of it.
Nurmagodingdong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagodingdong with a body shot.
We've been informed that Fagan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fagan throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagodingdong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nurmagodingdong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagodingdong missing with a left hand there. Fagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Nurmagodingdong has managed to clinch.
Fagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagodingdong controls his hands.
Fagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fagan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmagodingdong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagan.
Fagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurmagodingdong has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagodingdong has a couple of punches blocked by Fagan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong wants a takedown.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagodingdong won't allow it.

Nurmagodingdong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fagan is trying to keep an underhook but Nurmagodingdong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagodingdong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fagan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagodingdong working the head and body with strikes.
Fagan controlling the position well.
Nurmagodingdong slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Nurmagodingdong is controlling well.
Fagan is looking to control Nurmagodingdong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fagan avoid being mounted?
Fagan keeping control of the position.
Nurmagodingdong slows the pace down in half guard.
Fagan tries to roll over but Nurmagodingdong keeps him under control.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the pace.
Fagan is looking to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Fagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fagan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagodingdong lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagodingdong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagodingdong 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.
Nice strikes from Nurmagodingdong there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagan is pressing down on Nurmagodingdong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagodingdong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagodingdong sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Khalabib Nurmagodingdong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch there but Fagan circles away.
Fagan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagodingdong has his takedown stuffed
and Fagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagodingdong thinking.
Nurmagodingdong looks to clinch
and Fagan counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagodingdong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmagodingdong has been working on his balance at Roosters Coop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fagan.
Nurmagodingdong wants to clinch up but Fagan keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurmagodingdong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nurmagodingdong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fagan sprawls well initially but Nurmagodingdong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagodingdong not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong is thwarting Fagan's attempts to control the position.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Nurmagodingdong is controlling well.
Fagan is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagodingdong is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagodingdong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fagan is trying to stand back up but Nurmagodingdong is controlling him
Fagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagodingdong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagodingdong's back!
Fagan wants to control but Nurmagodingdong manages to buck him off and is now in Fagan's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagodingdong!
Nurmagodingdong works over Fagan with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fagan is looking to stand up but Nurmagodingdong isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagodingdong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagodingdong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagodingdong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fagan wants to sweep here but Nurmagodingdong controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagodingdong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagodingdong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagodingdong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagodingdong stopping the sweep attempt from Fagan.
Nurmagodingdong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fagan has his hands on Nurmagodingdong's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagan working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagodingdong tries to free his leg and advance position but Fagan is retaining full guard.
Fagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagodingdong manages to get himself to full guard.

Fagan looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to control from the top but Nurmagodingdong keeps moving.
Nurmagodingdong pulls Fagan in close to his closed guard and prevents Fagan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fagan trying to control but Nurmagodingdong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagodingdong wants to get back to his feet but Fagan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paddy Fagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nurmagodingdong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fagan's guard.
Fagan wants to sweep here but Nurmagodingdong controlling him for the moment.
Fagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nurmagodingdong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fagan manages to get himself to full guard.

Nurmagodingdong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fagan's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fagan looking to control.
Nurmagodingdong works over Fagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagodingdong controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagodingdong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fagan trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagodingdong is proving a slippery customer.
Fagan has his hands on Nurmagodingdong's head, controlling the position.
Nurmagodingdong content to stall in guard here.
Fagan trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagodingdong is proving a slippery customer.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagodingdong being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagodingdong controlling from the top position.
Fagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Fagan looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fagan slips under a jab from Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a right hand
and Fagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagodingdong shoots and misses
and Fagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fagan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Nurmagodingdong is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Fagan shuts the power down on Nurmagodingdong. Lights out, game over! Fagan is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paddy Fagan!