PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 1304 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 171 p4p, 272 weight class). Bonifacio 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Karate - Kennedy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bonifacio
vs
Nuragomidova

184 cm
41
163
20 - 23 - 0

181 cm
42
155
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

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 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonifacio has Nuragomidova up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Bonifacio 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonifacio is leaning against Nuragomidova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonifacio presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuragomidova looks for a takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well.
Nuragomidova throws a nice looking combination but Bonifacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nuragomidova thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Nuragomidova tries to get set, Bonifacio tries to push him back and clinch up but Nuragomidova manages to avoid the attempt.

Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Nuragomidova avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuragomidova wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nuragomidova misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuragomidova effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuragomidova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Nuragomidova misses with some punches.
Bonifacio presses Nuragomidova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio cracks Nuragomidova with a nice body shot.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuragomidova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuragomidova takes a shot to the head.

Nuragomidova is rocked!
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Nuragomidova blocks it.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch but Bonifacio keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio pushes Nuragomidova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuragomidova tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch but Bonifacio keeps him there for the moment.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonifacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank.
Nuragomidova seems to have recovered his senses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio is working Nuragomidova over against the cage.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio works on Nuragomidova's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova can't break the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio .
A head punch on the inside from Nuragomidova fails to land.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio tries to work over Nuragomidova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nuragomidova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuragomidova.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuragomidova.
Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nuragomidova at a distance.
Nuragomidova falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Bonifacio clinches up with Nuragomidova and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Nuragomidova misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuragomidova controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio keeps control of Nuragomidova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuragomidova backwards.
Nuragomidova wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Bonifacio has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage, preventing Nuragomidova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch to the body.
Nuragomidova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuragomidova's elbow.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuragomidova misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Nuragomidova's ribcage. Nuragomidova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Bonifacio is leaning against Nuragomidova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuragomidova is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio keeps control of Nuragomidova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Nuragomidova tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Nuragomidova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Bonifacio has the dominant position.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuragomidova can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuragomidovas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonifacio has double underhooks.
Nuragomidova has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio .
A frustrated look appears on Nuragomidova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Nuragomidova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuragomidova's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nuragomidova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nuragomidova drops to his knees and Bonifacio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Khalib Nuragomidova had this to say: 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '.