PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagoduv (ranked 4848 p4p, 434 weight class) and Henry Shaw (ranked 7056 p4p, 514 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nurmagoduv
vs
Shaw

186 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

CAGED CROW Clothings 50$
Top Nutrition 160Q\200$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagoduv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagoduv drops his hands momentarily and Shaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nurmagoduv fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagoduv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurmagoduv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaw circles away.
Shaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagoduv with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagoduv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw misses with a left hand

and Nurmagoduv counters with a shoot takedown. Shaw fights it but they end up in guard.
Shaw is looking to stand up but Nurmagoduv isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagoduv stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to keep Nurmagoduv in close.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagoduv throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagoduv throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagoduv throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Nurmagoduv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nurmagoduv 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.
Nurmagoduv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagoduv postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagoduv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagoduv trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Nurmagoduv is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurmagoduv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagoduv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagoduv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagoduv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagoduv distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagoduv trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagoduv with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagoduv is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagoduv trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagoduv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagoduv is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Nurmagoduv lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagoduv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Nurmagoduv slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagoduv throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Nurmagoduv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagoduv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Nurmagoduv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Nurmagoduv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagoduv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Shaw is rocked!
Nurmagoduv throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Nurmagoduv slips an elbow through the middle.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagoduv finish him?
Nurmagoduv gets to his feet and stands over Shaw, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shaw felt that one! Nurmagoduv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shaw from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagoduv!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagoduv made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.