PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nurmagomedov
vs
Jewtuszko

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
28
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jewtuszko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jewtuszko.

Jewtuszko stands up.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.

Jewtuszko clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Jewtuszko to the mat but Jewtuszko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jewtuszko breaks the clinch.

Jewtuszko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jewtuszko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jewtuszko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Jewtuszko tries to pass.
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Jewtuszko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jewtuszko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewtuszko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jewtuszko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jewtuszko lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko stays in close to Nurmagomedov's body and controls the position.

Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jewtuszko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jewtuszko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nurmagomedov, up you get!

Jewtuszko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Jewtuszko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Jewtuszko lands a takedown into guard.
Jewtuszko won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Jewtuszko looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jewtuszko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nurmagomedov has his foot on Jewtuszko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jewtuszko works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Jewtuszko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jewtuszko dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jewtuszko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Jewtuszko circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Jewtuszko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jewtuszko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jewtuszko showed some decent athleticism there.
Jewtuszko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jewtuszko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jewtuszko is working away from the top position though.
Maciej Jewtuszko has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jewtuszko.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jewtuszko controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Jewtuszko wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jewtuszko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Jewtuszko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jewtuszko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Jewtuszko is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.

Jewtuszko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nurmagomedov to get to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jewtuszko. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jewtuszko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jewtuszko is taking a breather. Nurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jewtuszko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jewtuszko throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Jewtuszko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jewtuszko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov gets back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov landing rabbit punches to the side of Jewtuszko's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Jewtuszko's head to control him but Jewtuszko postures up.
Jewtuszko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jewtuszko works his way into side control.

Jewtuszko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurmagomedov circles away quickly and effectively.

Nurmagomedov tries to sprawl but Jewtuszko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Jewtuszko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Jewtuszko control the position.
Jewtuszko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jewtuszko trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jewtuszko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jewtuszko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jewtuszko trying to mount his opponent but Nurmagomedov defends it.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Jewtuszko has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Jewtuszko to pass to mount.
Jewtuszko stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.

Jewtuszko decides to stand and escape the position.

Jewtuszko gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Jewtuszko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov being controlled for a moment.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko advances to mount.
Jewtuszko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov tries to reverse the position but Jewtuszko maintains control.
Jewtuszko looking to finish Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nurmagomedov!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmagomedov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciej Jewtuszko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jewtuszko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Jewtuszko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jewtuszko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Jewtuszko!