PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 25008 p4p, 708 weight class) and Greg Mclovin (ranked 25694 p4p, 690 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Mclovin's chin.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Mclovin

177 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

184 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 3 - 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mclovin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mclovin stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Mclovin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin postures up.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mclovin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mclovin has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.

Mclovin has hold of one of Nurmagomedov's legs. Nurmagomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mclovin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mclovin wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Mclovin is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mclovin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mclovin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin is pressing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurmagomedov is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin is keeping busy.
Mclovin is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to strike off his back.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Mclovin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slows the pace down in half guard.
Mclovin is thwarting Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mclovin as he avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mclovin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mclovin dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape the position but Mclovin is controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to buck Mclovin off but Mclovin is having none of it.
Mclovin controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Mclovin's posture but Mclovin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Mclovin dominated that round.
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.

Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mclovin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mclovin. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.

Mclovin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mclovin controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mclovin is staying tight to Nurmagomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mclovin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Mclovin stalls from top position.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Nurmagomedov is being controlled here.
Mclovin working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclovin leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Mclovin gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but Mclovin is having none of it.

Mclovin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mclovin slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mclovin controls the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mclovin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov is letting Mclovin control him for a moment.

Mclovin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurmagomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.

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.
Mclovin tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Mclovin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nurmagomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurmagomedov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mclovin from improving position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin advances nicely into full mount.
Greg Mclovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclovin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mclovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mclovin swivels and escapes.

Mclovin looking to score a takedown here. Nurmagomedov is defending well but Mclovin drives through and ends up in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Mclovin passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is in trouble now - Mclovin has advanced to mount!
Nurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Mclovin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov wants to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin controlling the pace for now.

Mclovin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurmagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to lock up and control but Mclovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin blocks Nurmagomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mclovin controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mclovin.

Mclovin working for a submission but Nurmagomedov is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mclovin is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position but Mclovin isn't that keen on the idea.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Mclovin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mclovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mclovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mclovin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mclovin!