PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2346 p4p, 2266 weight class) and Grant Owens (ranked 308 p4p, 292 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagomedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Khabib Nurmagomedov Mix || The Eagle Motivation. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nurmagomedov
vs
Owens

181 cm
22
189
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
190
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Owens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.

It looks like Grant Owens has been cut.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov punishes Owens's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Nurmagomedov's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Owens throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Owens avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Owens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens scores with a head kick. Nurmagomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Owens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Owens tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Owens on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Owens misses.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owens thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens throws a head kick that Nurmagomedov semi-blocks.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up Grant Owens's cut even more.
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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurmagomedov.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens lands a nice looking body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Owens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Owens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Owens thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurmagomedov defends it well.
Owens throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Owens misses with a looping right.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owens's head backwards.
Crunch! Owens slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
A low kick lands for Owens.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Owens slips a straight right by Nurmagomedov.
Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Owens moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Owens finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it well.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Owens misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Whack! Owens lands a heavy head kick that drops Nurmagomedov. The ref tackles Owens to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nurmagomedov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Grant Owens!