PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 555 p4p, 259 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 72 p4p, 32 weight class). Akhmed Dudayev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dudayev
vs
Nurmagomedov

180 cm
37
160
34 - 24 - 0

170 cm
28
162
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudayev scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudayev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dudayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nurmagomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dudayev misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev feints a jab promting Nurmagomedov to slip. Dudayev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nurmagomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dudayev blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Dudayev both land. Nice combination.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Dudayev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Dudayev lands with a hook. Nurmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dudayev jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Dudayev sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dudayev avoids it this time.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Dudayev tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dudayev slips a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Dudayev misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Dudayev misses.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Dudayev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dudayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Dudayev throws a combination that misses

and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dudayev won't be happy with that.
Dudayev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dudayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Dudayev is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dudayev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nurmagomedov tries to advance position but instead Dudayev slips a leg back in to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Dudayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dudayev is holding on for now.
Dudayev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudayev keeps working.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dudayev defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudayev, as that shot connected.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Dudayev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dudayev misses with a head kick.
Dudayev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Dudayev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dudayev is rocked!
Dudayev misses with the body kick

and Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Dudayev is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Dudayev but Nurmagomedov is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.