PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4478 p4p, 3872 weight class) and RInger Zinc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RInger Zinc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Zinc

178 cm
21
154
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
148
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RInger Zinc!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zinc as he avoids it easily.
Zinc is looking for the big counter here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zinc but Zinc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Zinc sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Zinc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov connects with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zinc counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Zinc throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zinc counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Zinc breaks away
and Zinc counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Zinc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov looks for the body kick but Zinc saw that one coming.
A head kick by Nurmagomedov misses
and Zinc counters with a straight right hand.
Zinc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zinc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch but Zinc slips to the side
and Zinc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Zinc. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Zinc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Zinc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zinc continues to drive forward.
Zinc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinc stalling the fight.
Zinc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zinc leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zinc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zinc pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zinc lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinc stalling in the clinch.
Zinc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Zinc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zinc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zinc.
Zinc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zinc stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zinc.
Zinc stalls.
Zinc lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Zinc.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RInger Zinc.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zinc counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmagomedov backing up. Nurmagomedov nods at Zinc to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Zinc circles away easily

and Zinc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! Zinc lets Nurmagomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Zinc breaks away

and Zinc counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zinc finish him?!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zinc swivels and escapes.
Zinc lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zinc to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RInger Zinc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Zinc with a series of wild strikes but Zinc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Nurmagomedov misses
and Zinc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zinc counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! Zinc lets Nurmagomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Nurmagomedov is rocked!

Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zinc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinc has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Zinc 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Zinc to sweep him here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Zinc is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zinc wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown

and Zinc counters with a crisp one two that drops Nurmagomedov! Zinc thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nurmagomedov to his feet! Nurmagomedov is in big trouble!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Zinc counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Nurmagomedov to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Zinc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). RInger Zinc!