PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khatib Nurmagomedow (ranked 3754 p4p, 315 weight class) and Guillaume Dupre (ranked 5174 p4p, 383 weight class). Khatib Nurmagomedow had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Khatib Nurmagomedow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nurmagomedow
vs
Dupre

175 cm
25
154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khatib Nurmagomedow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guillaume Dupre!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagomedow scores with a takedown into Dupre's guard.
Nurmagomedow is fighting to break Dupre's control of his arms but Dupre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupre is on top in guard.

Nurmagomedow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedow striking off his back but it's not causing Dupre any problems.
Dupre slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nurmagomedow is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupre.
Dupre is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedow wants to improve his position but Dupre is controlling well.
Dupre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedow tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedow wants to get back to his feet.
Dupre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedow keeps working.

Dupre seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupre wants to take a breather but Nurmagomedow is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedow.
Dupre won't allow Nurmagomedow to sweep him here.
Dupre 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.
Dupre trying to control but Nurmagomedow is working from the bottom.
Dupre tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedow is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Dupre gets the takedown into side control.
Dupre works to advance to full mount. Nurmagomedow defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedow prevents Dupre from taking his back.
Dupre looking to control and managing it successfully.

Dupre working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dupre is working for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedow frees his head quite easily.
Dupre looks winded!
Dupre looking to take Nurmagomedow's back but Nurmagomedow rolls and after a scramble, Nurmagomedow ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nurmagomedow to escape a tricky position.

Dupre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dupre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurmagomedow stays in close to Dupre's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dupre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nurmagomedow rolls with it to try and escape but Dupre cranks on the arm and Nurmagomedow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Dupre!