PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobuki Imanari (ranked 4954 p4p, 3753 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 523 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Imanari
vs
Nuragomidova

170 cm
28
155
5 - 3 - 1

181 cm
34
155
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobuki Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuragomidova doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Imanari counter with a right hand.

Nuragomidova gets the takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nuragomidova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Golden Harvest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches from side control.
Nuragomidova tries to move to full mount but Imanari actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuragomidova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Imanari wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Imanari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Imanari won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Imanari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Imanari's thigh. Imanari counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari controlling the position.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Imanari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuragomidova landing with the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of elbows.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.

Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Nuragomidova defends easily.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Imanari controlling the position.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Imanari is trying to keep Nuragomidova in close.
Imanari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuragomidova landing some decent shots from guard.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Imanari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuragomidova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Imanari's head.
Imanari controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova stands up over Imanari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova 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.

Imanari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuragomidova.

Nuragomidova feints and as Imanari raises his hands in defense, Nuragomidova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nuragomidova works over Imanari with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Nuragomidova is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari is not content to let Nuragomidova control the position.
Nuragomidova is looking to stall here but Imanari recovers full guard.
Nuragomidova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes but missing.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Nuragomidova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imanari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Imanari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalib Nuragomidova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Imanari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of digs.

Imanari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nuragomidova lands a couple of elbows.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is trying to control the position but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuragomidova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Imanari has wrist control.
Nuragomidova cracks Imanari with a solid left hand.
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imanari is keeping the position for now.
Imanari controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Imanari has momentary wrist control but Nuragomidova slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuragomidova advances to half guard.
Nuragomidova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari trying to hold on to Nuragomidova's head to control him but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Imanari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Imanari is not content to let Nuragomidova control the position.
Nuragomidova throwing shots but Imanari is blocking nicely.
Nuragomidova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanari defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imanari taking some punishment here, with Nuragomidova in his half guard.
Nuragomidova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nuragomidova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalib Nuragomidova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nuragomidova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imanari slips a straight right by Nuragomidova.
Imanari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nuragomidova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Imanari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuragomidova throws a big elbow that misses.
Nuragomidova passes Imanari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Imanari regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nuragomidova.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova is in close to Imanari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Imanari pulls Nuragomidova in close to prevent any damage.
Nuragomidova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Nuragomidova from controlling successfully.
Nuragomidova forces his way into half guard.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
Nuragomidova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuragomidova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nuragomidova trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away.
Nobuki Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari trying to control here.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nuragomidova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuragomidova trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away.

Imanari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuragomidova working over Imanari with some ground and pound. Imanari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Nuragomidova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imanari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuragomidova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanari defending well though.
Ground and pound from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Imanari is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nuragomidova connects with a nice short shot to Imanari's temple.
Nuragomidova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuragomidova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuragomidova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Imanari misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Imanari missing with punches from the bottom.
Imanari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Imanari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nuragomidova there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Imanari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is nestled in close to Imanari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuragomidova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Imanari looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuragomidova working Imanari over with strikes.

Nuragomidova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuragomidova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalib Nuragomidova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuragomidova 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khalib Nuragomidova!

Khalib Nuragomidova wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Khalib Nuragomidova stared into the camera and said 'PARTY IN THE CARDBOARD ALLEY FREE 40'S FOR ALL BUMS. '.