PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 1263 p4p, 149 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 2649 p4p, 285 weight class). Curry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman. On his way into the cage it seems that Steph Curry has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steph Curry seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Curry
vs
Nuragomidova

178 cm
23
162 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

181 cm
24
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry lands with a hook. Nuragomidova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Nuragomidova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curry has Nuragomidova pulled in close to control his posture.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nuragomidova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry wants to sweep here but Nuragomidova controlling him for the moment.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nuragomidova staying out of range there.
Curry swings for the body but Nuragomidova moves out of range.
Nuragomidova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curry punishes Nuragomidova's body with a nice straight punch.
Curry misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a double leg but Curry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Curry.
Nuragomidova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuragomidova was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Steph Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Nuragomidova's defenses.
Nuragomidova on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Khalib Nuragomidova has been cut.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuragomidova is just out of range.

Nuragomidova shoots in and bounces Curry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Curry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curry defending well though.
Nuragomidova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curry gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry looking for a sweep. Not yet Curry, not yet.
Nuragomidova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nuragomidova looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Curry is standing up over Nuragomidova. Nuragomidova looks to escape but Curry dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep.
Curry is looking to take a break and control but Nuragomidova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steph Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalib Nuragomidova's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Curry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuragomidova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuragomidova missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuragomidova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuragomidova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Nuragomidova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steph Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuragomidova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nuragomidova duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuragomidova tries to counter with a clinch but Curry shakes him off and moves away.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nuragomidova!
Steph Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova scores with a three punch combo!
Nuragomidova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Nuragomidova is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Curry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova pushes Curry against the cage but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Curry throws a jab when Nuragomidova was well out of range.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curry misses with a hook
and Nuragomidova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuragomidova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry connects with a body shot that sends Nuragomidova's belly button to the back.
Nuragomidova wants to clinch
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curry as he avoids it easily.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalib Nuragomidova.
Curry scores with a hook to the body. Nuragomidova takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curry thuds his right hand into Nuragomidova's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuragomidova moves away.
Curry scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Nuragomidova's defenses.

Nuragomidova is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova fails with the takedown.
Nuragomidova gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Curry gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
After the fight, Steph Curry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.