PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Habib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Van Eyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Eyck has chosen Surfin' USA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Parker Van Eyck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Habib Nurmagomedov's chin.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Van Eyck

178 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Habib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Parker Van Eyck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Eyck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nurmagomedov to the ground. Van Eyck is now in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Van Eyck trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Eyck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Eyck manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Eyck trying to strike off his back.
Nurmagomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Eyck can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Van Eyck controls his leg.
Van Eyck wants to get back to full guard.
Van Eyck pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Eyck is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov working over Van Eyck with some ground and pound. Van Eyck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because Habib Nurmagomedov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Eyck flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Eyck is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Eyck has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nurmagomedov works his way into full mount!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.

Nurmagomedov looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Eyck defends it well.
Nurmagomedov with shots to the head and body - Van Eyck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Van Eyck is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Van Eyck looks a forlorn figure.
Van Eyck flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Van Eyck swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Nurmagomedov working for a submission but Van Eyck is keeping him at bay.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Eyck swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nurmagomedov controlling the pace for now.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Eyck's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Eyck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Van Eyck with some ground and pound. This is bad for Van Eyck!
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov working Van Eyck over with strikes here.
Van Eyck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nurmagomedov. What's that going to do exactly?
Van Eyck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov landing punches.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Eyck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Eyck looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Van Eyck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Eyck is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Eyck.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Van Eyck's posture but Van Eyck avoids it.
Van Eyck with the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Van Eyck throws a strike but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nurmagomedov seems keen to control Van Eyck's posture.
Van Eyck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Eyck being controlled here momentarily.
Van Eyck throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Habib Nurmagomedov just wasn't active enough.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Eyck.

It looks like Habib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Van Eyck fails to land with a series of punches.

Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Eyck is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Eyck is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Nurmagomedov blocks the strikes from Van Eyck.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Van Eyck is controlling his head.
Van Eyck pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Van Eyck throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Van Eyck is looking for a sweep.
Van Eyck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov cracks Van Eyck with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Van Eyck takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Nurmagomedov has hold of Van Eyck's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Eyck tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nurmagomedov cranks the arm and Van Eyck screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Eyck, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Habib Nurmagomedov!