PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 3688 p4p, 365 weight class) and Nilo Putsok (ranked 3856 p4p, 375 weight class). Nurmagabeeb comes to the cage accompanied by Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nurmagabeeb
vs
Putsok

178 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nilo Putsok!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putsok throws a right hand that Nurmagabeeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagabeeb also avoids with ease.
Nurmagabeeb feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab from Putsok.
Putsok stuns Nurmagabeeb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagabeeb dodges the punch combination from Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Putsok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Putsok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagabeeb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Putsok pinned against the cage. Putsok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Putsok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagabeeb paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Putsok catches Nurmagabeeb right on the button with a cross.
Putsok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putsok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagabeeb eats them both and turns towards Putsok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has been cut.
Nurmagabeeb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putsok throws out the jab.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nilo Putsok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putsok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nurmagabeeb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putsok tries to avoid it but Nurmagabeeb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putsok to the ground. Putsok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putsok throws a counter combo.

Putsok gets caught napping as Nurmagabeeb dives in and scores a takedown. Putsok manages to retain guard.

Putsok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagabeeb is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Putsok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb throws a looping overhand right but Putsok ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagabeeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Putsok darts in and clinches Nurmagabeeb up against the cage.
Putsok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagabeeb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Putsok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putsok moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagabeeb pushes him off.
Putsok works the jab nicely.
Putsok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Putsok defends well and Nurmagabeeb ends up having to push Putsok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Putsok. No joy for Nurmagabeeb on that attempt.
Putsok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Putsok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagabeeb.

Putsok clinches with his opponent.

Nurmagabeeb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putsok tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagabeeb is retaining full guard.

Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Putsok defends easily.
Putsok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putsok throws a big elbow that misses.

Nurmagabeeb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putsok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putsok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Nurmagabeeb has his foot on Putsok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putsok works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagabeeb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Putsok wants to control from the top but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nilo Putsok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nurmagabeeb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagabeeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb swats away the attempt to clinch by Putsok.
Putsok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagabeeb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagabeeb tries to counter with a takedown but Putsok is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagabeeb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putsok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Putsok connects with a body shot.
Putsok misses with a combination

and Nurmagabeeb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Putsok won't be happy with that.

Putsok bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nilo Putsok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagabeeb slips a jab from Putsok.
Nurmagabeeb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putsok sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putsok.
Putsok works over Nurmagabeeb's head and body with a nice combination.

Putsok has Nurmagabeeb up against the cage in a clinch.

Putsok has Nurmagabeeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Putsok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nurmagabeeb tumbling to the mat - Putsok dives into Nurmagabeeb's guard.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to keep Putsok in close.
Nilo Putsok has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagabeeb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Putsok from controlling successfully.

Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putsok wants to pass the guard but Nurmagabeeb is keeping the position.

Putsok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putsok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nurmagabeeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nurmagabeeb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Putsok escapes and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmagabeeb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Putsok connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Putsok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurmagabeeb tries to buck Putsok off but Putsok is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Putsok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagabeeb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putsok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Putsok decides to stand back up.
Nurmagabeeb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Nurmagabeeb gets caught flat footed, as Putsok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Nurmagabeeb has an active guard here but Putsok has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Putsok working his ground and pound in the gym.

Nurmagabeeb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putsok pulls his head out easily.

Nurmagabeeb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nilo Putsok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Putsok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nurmagabeeb wants a takedown.
Putsok is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagabeeb gets an underhook and turns Putsok into the cage.
Putsok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nurmagabeeb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Putsok has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nurmagabeeb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Putsok doesn't have the hooks in and Nurmagabeeb manages to turn into his guard.
Nurmagabeeb trying to control but Putsok is working from the bottom.
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Nurmagabeeb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putsok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putsok has escaped and now he's on top!

Putsok cracks Nurmagabeeb with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putsok lands a couple of digs.
Putsok chips away with some ground and pound.

Nurmagabeeb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putsok defends it easily.

Nurmagabeeb looking for a guillotine here but Putsok defends easily.

Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putsok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putsok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagabeeb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putsok wants to control from the top but Nurmagabeeb keeps moving.

Nurmagabeeb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putsok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmagabeeb keeping moving, preventing Putsok from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Putsok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Putsok is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmagabeeb is defending well.
Putsok scoring with punches and elbows.
Putsok looks up at the clock and then as Nurmagabeeb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Putsok smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagabeeb struggling a bit here.
Putsok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagabeeb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Putsok connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nurmagabeeb some visible discomfort.
Nurmagabeeb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Nurmagabeeb is right now.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putsok scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nurmagabeeb to see if he's OK.
Nilo Putsok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putsok trying to control the position but Nurmagabeeb is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nilo Putsok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putsok 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nilo Putsok!
In defeat, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I'll be back, though!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

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