PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nurmagomed Khabibov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jack Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khabibov
vs
Jack Harris

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nurmagomed Khabibov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Jack Harris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khabibov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billy Jack Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khabibov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabibov, pushing him back against the cage.
Khabibov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris stalls.
Khabibov wants a takedown.
Khabibov is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabibov moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabibov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabibov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabibov checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Khabibov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Khabibov backing up. Khabibov nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Khabibov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Harris moves into the clinch.
Khabibov tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurmagomed Khabibov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khabibov tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Khabibov.
A short left from Harris.

Khabibov is rocked!
Khabibov is breathing heavily.

Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Khabibov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Khabibov ducks straight into an uppercut from Harris and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Khabibov manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris wants to stand but Khabibov is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabibov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khabibov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Khabibov's takedown attempt.

Harris breaks the clinch.

Harris closes the distance and pushes Khabibov back into the cage.

Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.

Harris pushes Khabibov up against the cage in a clinch.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Khabibov gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Harris breaks the clinch.

Khabibov tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khabibov.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Khabibov.
Khabibov misses with some punches.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged Khabibov in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Jack Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab from Harris.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khabibov, pushing him back against the cage.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Khabibov has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.

Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Harris clinches with his opponent.

Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris is looking to clinch.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabibov tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
Khabibov tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabibov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurmagomed Khabibov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris catches Khabibov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Khabibov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Jack Harris!