PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4004 p4p, 378 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 23881 p4p, 524 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nurmagomedov
vs
Kazama

179 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

177 cm
21
165 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Solid boxing
Good chin

World class MT
Powerful

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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Kazama was well out of range.
Jin Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazama has time to react.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kazama is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazama chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Kazama.
Kazama swinging wildly here.
Kazama looks winded!
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazama.
Kazama throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Kazama throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazama missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazama!
Kazama avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
Kazama ducks right into an uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazama.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazama.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kazama. Nurmagomedov shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazama! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Kazama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kazama missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Kazama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazama at a distance.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazama. Kazama obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Kazama lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Kazama's body. Kazama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Kazama misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kazama.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kazama.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kazama misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
Kazama throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazama is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses its target.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Kazama throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Kazama.
Kazama throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Kazama moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama looks for the body kick but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov cracks Kazama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Kazama throws a body kick.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov works Kazama's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazama connects with a high kick.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Kazama avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kazama seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Kazama throws a leg kick
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Kazama ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Kazama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKazama.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazama.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kazama misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but Kazama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kazama ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Nurmagomedov finds it's way through Kazama's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Kazama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kazama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Kazama scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Kazama.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Kazama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Kazama's ribs.
Kazama throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Kazama.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.