PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nokanedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Khabib Nokanedov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Maldonado
vs
Nokanedov

169 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khabib Nokanedov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Nokanedov.

Nokanedov dives in and scores a takedown into Maldonado's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nokanedov 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.
Nokanedov stops Maldonado from standing up.
Maldonado working a defensive guard here.
Nokanedov stands up over Maldonado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maldonado keeping full guard, as Nokanedov tries to pass.
Maldonado could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nokanedov trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
Maldonado working a defensive guard but Nokanedov passes into half guard.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet.
Maldonado is looking to improve his position.
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!
Nokanedov working Maldonado over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nokanedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maldonado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maldonado is looking to control Nokanedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maldonado avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nokanedov working Maldonado over with strikes.
Nokanedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Nokanedov! Maldonado is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nokanedov!