PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fieri (ranked 3527 p4p, 5681 weight class) and Hasbulla Nurmagomedov (ranked 449 p4p, 541 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fieri
vs
Nurmagomedov

180 cm
27
215
4 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
213
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Fieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Fieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Fieri.
Fieri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fieri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Fieri counters with a leg kick.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fieri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Fieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but Fieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Fieri lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.

Nurmagomedov has Fieri up against the cage in a clinch.

Fieri breaks the clinch.

Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Fieri in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fieri prevents it.

Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fieri controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Nurmagomedov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.

Nurmagomedov postures up in Fieri's guard and throws a big left but Fieri blocks it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fieri controlling Nurmagomedov's posture.
Fieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fieri controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
Fieri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fieri tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fieri has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fieri being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Nurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Fieri prevents the takedown attempt.

Nurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fieri scores with a decent looking hook.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fieri.
Fieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fieri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fieri duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Fieri as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Fieri gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fieri's waist but Fieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Fieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fieri scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Fieri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch up but Fieri keeps it at a distance.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance but Fieri moves to the side
and Fieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fieri scores with a punch to the head.
Fieri lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fieri.
Guy Fieri is winning the standup battle so far.

Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Fieri up against the cage.
Fieri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Fieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Fieri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fieri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.

Nurmagomedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fieri uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fieri controls the pace.
Fieri chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Fieri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov pulls Fieri in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fieri wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Fieri wants to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Fieri against the cage.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Fieri stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Nurmagomedov has Fieri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fieri tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Fieri's guard.
Fieri pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Fieri is retaining full guard.
Fieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov distracts Fieri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fieri keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Fieri blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Fieri dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Fieri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri has him pressed against the cage.
Fieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nurmagomedov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fieri wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Fieri would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Fieri content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Fieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Fieri advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Fieri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Nurmagomedov rushes Fieri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Fieri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagomedov has Fieri pushed against the cage.
Fieri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fieri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy Fieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Fieri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fieri tries to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.

Fieri manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Fieri.
Jab from Fieri.
Fieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fieri, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Fieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fieri.
Fieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fieri cracks Nurmagomedov with an open hand slap.
Fieri clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Fieri.
An inside leg kick lands from Fieri.
Guy Fieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fieri lands a jab.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fieri is defending well.

Fieri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fieri lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fieri.
Hasbulla Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Fieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fieri, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.