PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chief Navajo (ranked 2030 p4p, 206 weight class) and Abdul Nurmy (ranked 5676 p4p, 387 weight class). Chief Navajo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Navajo
vs
Nurmy

173 cm
28
154 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Navajo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Nurmy!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navajo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmy somewhat.
Navajo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Navajo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nurmy's half guard.
Nurmy pushes Navajo off looking to stand but Navajo dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navajo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Navajo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nurmy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Navajo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Navajo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Navajo throws a strike but Nurmy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Navajo distracts Nurmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo is in close to Nurmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navajo postures up in Nurmy's guard and throws a big left but Nurmy blocks it.
Navajo postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmy's brow.
Navajo wants to pass the guard but Nurmy is keeping the position.
Navajo won't allow Nurmy to sweep him here.
Navajo distracts Nurmy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Nurmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navajo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navajo cracks Nurmy with a solid left hand.

Nurmy has his foot on Navajo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navajo works his way back into a safe position though.
Navajo working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navajo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Navajo lands a couple of elbows.
Navajo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.
Navajo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navajo throwing strikes but missing.
Navajo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navajo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navajo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmy's head.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navajo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navajo chips away with some ground and pound.
Navajo is in close to Nurmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Navajo is working Nurmy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navajo throws a big elbow that misses.

Nurmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmy looks winded!
Navajo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navajo landing some decent shots from guard.
Navajo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Navajo is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Navajo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navajo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Navajo stands up over Nurmy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navajo throws an elbow that misses. Nurmy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Navajo's guard. Nice move by Nurmy!

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Navajo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Navajo has his foot on Nurmy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmy works his way back into a safe position though.

Nurmy drops back looking for a leg! Navajo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navajo manages to kick Nurmy off! Nurmy jumps back into Navajo's guard.

Navajo is looking for a triangle but Nurmy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Navajo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nurmy instigates a clinch.

Navajo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Navajo scoring with punches and elbows.
Navajo working the body and head with strikes.
Navajo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nurmy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Navajo tries to score with some ground and pound. Nurmy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Navajo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmy some visible discomfort.
Navajo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmy can do to turn this around?
Navajo lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmy is trying to control Navajo's posture but Navajo avoids it.
Navajo working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navajo cracks Nurmy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmy dodges the ground and pound from Navajo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmy is trying to control Navajo's posture but Navajo avoids it.
Navajo landing strikes.
Nurmy gets back to half guard.
Navajo slips a nice elbow through Nurmy's hands, connecting with Nurmy's forehead.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Nurmy is rocked!
Navajo working over Nurmy with some ground and pound. Nurmy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmy is still in real trouble! Can Navajo finish him?
Navajo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmy is looking to control Navajo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmy avoid being mounted?
Nurmy taking some punishment here, with Navajo in his half guard.
Navajo is nestled in close to Nurmy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurmy is breathing heavily.
Nurmy tries to get to full guard but Navajo has control of the leg.
Navajo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Navajo connects with a nice short shot to Nurmy's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navajo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Navajo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navajo lands a big elbow - Nurmy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Navajo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Navajo!
Chief Navajo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.