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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 5986 p4p, 588 weight class) and Evan Lynn (ranked 4765 p4p, 507 weight class). Evan Lynn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Lynn! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynn throws a hook to the side of Nurmagabeeb's head but Nurmagabeeb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lynn scores with a jab to the body. Lynn misses the jab. Nurmagabeeb attempts a counter takedown but Lynn avoids it well and moves away. Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynn cracks Nurmagabeeb with a good jab. Nurmagabeeb wants to clinch up but Lynn keeps it at a distance. A right-left combo lands from Lynn.
It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut. Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn misses with a looping left. Lynn throws a jab when Nurmagabeeb was well out of range. Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown. Lynn lands a jab. A jab lands there for Lynn. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lynn misses the body punch and Nurmagabeeb counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurmagabeeb wants to control but Lynn is keeping him busy. Nurmagabeeb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lynn parries the strikes from Nurmagabeeb easily there. Nurmagabeeb is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lynn to escape.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control for a moment but Lynn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Nurmagabeeb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nurmagabeeb is working for a submission of some sort.
Lynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagabeeb scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Nurmagabeeb thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb. Lynn trying to hold on to Nurmagabeeb's head to control him but Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynn can do anything to dispel that myth. Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagabeeb. Nurmagabeeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nurmagabeeb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work. Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagabeeb.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lynn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Nurmagabeeb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nurmagabeeb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nurmagabeeb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nurmagabeeb with the ground and pound but Lynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've been informed that Lynn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nurmagabeeb postures up.
Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. Nurmagabeeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagabeeb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Nurmagabeeb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lynn controlling the position well. Nurmagabeeb trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Lynn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut. That's time! Nurmagabeeb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb avoids it really well and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagabeeb. Nice takedown defense from Nurmagabeeb. No joy for Lynn on that attempt. Lynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown. Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Lynn. Lynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagabeeb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynn somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss. Nurmagabeeb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn. Nurmagabeeb avoids the body shot from Lynn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynn misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Lynn misses its intended target. Lynn swings for the body but Nurmagabeeb moves out of range.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Lynn is quick to defend against it. Evan Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lynn is breathing heavily. Nurmagabeeb looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nurmagabeeb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagabeeb working some strikes from top position. Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes but missing. Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nurmagabeeb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Nurmagabeeb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagabeeb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nurmagabeeb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nurmagabeeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nurmagabeeb stands up over Lynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nurmagabeeb content to stall in guard here. Nurmagabeeb throwing strikes from guard but Lynn blocks nicely. Nurmagabeeb with a nice head shot there. Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. Nurmagabeeb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nurmagabeeb, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully. Lynn is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nurmagabeeb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn. Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nurmagabeeb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lynn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nurmagabeeb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nurmagabeeb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lynn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lynn drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagabeeb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Nurmagabeeb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Nurmagabeeb tries for a kimura but Lynn is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lynn is not content to let Nurmagabeeb control the position. Lynn tries to bench press Nurmagabeeb off him but Nurmagabeeb keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nurmagabeeb is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lynn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagabeeb gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lynn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagabeeb lets go of the hold and Lynn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb! A very excited looking Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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