PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Black
vs
Nurmagomedov

195 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Black closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.

Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nurmagomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Black is looking to defend but Nurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Black! Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Black taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Fedor Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.