PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monokio Mow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurmagemedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster. Mow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Genesis. Monokio Mow struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Monokio Mow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Khabib Nurmagemedov's chin.

Nurmagemedov
vs
Mow

177 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

168 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

GREEN!160
Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monokio Mow!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mow closes the distance and pushes Nurmagemedov back into the ropes.

Mow breaks from the clinch.
Mow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mow fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mow darts in and clinches Nurmagemedov up against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagemedov is blocking nicely.

Mow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagemedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagemedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurmagemedov throws a front kick aimed at Mow's knee but Mow avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mow tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagemedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Nurmagemedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nurmagemedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmagemedov has Mow pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagemedov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mow tumbling to the mat - Nurmagemedov dives into Mow's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mow is looking to stand up but Nurmagemedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagemedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagemedov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov 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.
Nurmagemedov prevents Mow from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagemedov wants to control from the top but Mow keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mow swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mow.
Nurmagemedov tries to work over Mow's front leg with a kick but Mow checks it.
Mow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nurmagemedov takes a swing at Mow's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagemedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mow has Nurmagemedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurmagemedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagemedov jumps guard but Mow stands there with Nurmagemedov around his waist. Nurmagemedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagemedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mow walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagemedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monokio Mow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nurmagemedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mow doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagemedov circles away.
Mow tries to clinch but Nurmagemedov moves out of range.

Mow gets a clinch.

Mow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nurmagemedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nurmagemedov trying to control the position but Mow is working away.

Nurmagemedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mow wants to get back to his feet but Nurmagemedov drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagemedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mow keeps working.
Mow tries to escape but Nurmagemedov is in control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mow instigates a clinch.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Mow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Mow gets underhooks to prevent Nurmagemedov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mow's calf.

Mow gets a clinch.
Mow misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow tries to break free but Nurmagemedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mow is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mow down to the mat. Mow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Monokio Mow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mow sprawls and moves away.

Nurmagemedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nurmagemedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mow pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mow misses with a knee to the head.
Nurmagemedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmagemedov tries to pull guard but Mow holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nurmagemedov drops back down to his feet.

Mow breaks the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mow swivels and escapes.
Mow swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagemedov.
Mow follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Mow.
Nurmagemedov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monokio Mow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nurmagemedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mow defends well and Nurmagemedov ends up having to push Mow into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
Mow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mow checks a low kick from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagemedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagemedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov throws a series of strikes that have Mow backpedaling.
Monokio Mow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mow wants to clinch up but Nurmagemedov keeps it at a distance.
Mow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagemedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagemedov keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monokio Mow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mow looking to throw knees to the head but Nurmagemedov is blocking nicely.
Mow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmagemedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagemedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mow is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagemedov is controlling him.
Mow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmagemedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Mow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mow lands a head kick. Nurmagemedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagemedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mow moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagemedov pushes him off.
Nurmagemedov attempts a counter takedown but Mow avoids it well and moves away.
Nurmagemedov fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Nurmagemedov misses.
Mow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Mow clinches up against the ropes.
Nurmagemedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mow tries a knee to the head but Nurmagemedov blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagemedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mow is defending well.

Mow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagemedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mow stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagemedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mow, which made it look bad.
Nurmagemedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagemedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagemedov feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurmagemedov, pushing him back against the ropes.

Mow manages to break the clinch.
Mow throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagemedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagemedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagemedov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Mow has Nurmagemedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurmagemedov blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Mow manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monokio Mow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monokio Mow!