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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 3451 p4p, 350 weight class) and Chief Slayer (ranked 1682 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalib Nuragomidova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slayer misses with a right hand
and Nuragomidova counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slayer misses the jab.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuragomidova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Nuragomidova throws a big counter combination but Slayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nuragomidova misses with a two punch combination.
Nuragomidova scores with a jab to the head.
Nuragomidova with a hook.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches.
Nuragomidova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slayer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuragomidova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nuragomidova or perhaps it was just good defense by Slayer, which made it look bad.
Nuragomidova stuffs the takedown attempt from Slayer. Slayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuragomidova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayer counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Nuragomidova finds it's target.
Slayer with a poor takedown
enabling Nuragomidova to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayer goes for a double leg but Nuragomidova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuragomidova continues to drive forward.
Slayer looks to land a left hand but Nuragomidova moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuragomidova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Nuragomidova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuragomidova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slayer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is looking for a triangle here but Nuragomidova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Slayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Nuragomidova eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuragomidova pulls his head out easily.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova working Slayer over with strikes.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is trying to control. Slayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Nuragomidova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nuragomidova throws a combination. Slayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Slayer.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuragomidova misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuragomidova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nuragomidova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slayer.
Khalib Nuragomidova is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nuragomidova on the side of the head.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuragomidova attempts a counter takedown but Slayer avoids it well and moves away.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up with Nuragomidova, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes Nuragomidova against the cage but Nuragomidova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuragomidova pushes Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova looking for a takedown.
Slayer breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slayer pinned against the cage. Slayer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalib Nuragomidova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Nuragomidova went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalib Nuragomidova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuragomidova has managed to clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Slayer has him pinned against the cage.
Nuragomidova throws a head punch that misses.
Nuragomidova goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer pushes Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Slayer is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova blocks the elbow strike.
Nuragomidova has picked Slayer up - he's going for a ride! Nuragomidova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova drops an elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Slayer defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuragomidova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
Slayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuragomidova seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nuragomidova lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova is looking to clinch but Slayer is avoiding it.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nuragomidova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Slayer.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuragomidova blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nuragomidova lands a nice looking body shot.
Slayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuragomidova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Nuragomidova works the jab nicely.
Nuragomidova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuragomidova gets a double leg takedown into Slayer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slayer's head.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khalib Nuragomidova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuragomidova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova pushes his legs off easily.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slayer has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuragomidova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
That's four 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.
Slayer working for a triangle but Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Nuragomidova.
Chief Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Nuragomidova slips the punch.
Slayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Nuragomidova lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nuragomidova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Khalib Nuragomidova wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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