PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karter Kinshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagemedov has chosen Kanye West ft Jay-Z Nicki Minaj Rick Ross and Bon Iver - Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kinshaw
vs
Nurmagemedov

177 cm
24
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Kinshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagemedov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a good jab.
Nurmagemedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kinshaw throws a jab when Nurmagemedov was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov is defended easily by Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kinshaw swivels and escapes.
Nurmagemedov avoids the body shot from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Nurmagemedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kinshaw's guard.
Kinshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kinshaw has his hands on Nurmagemedov's head, controlling the position.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagemedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kinshaw's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Nurmagemedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagemedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagemedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
Kinshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagemedov throws an elbow that misses. Kinshaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagemedov's guard. Nice move by Kinshaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagemedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov wants to stand but Kinshaw is controlling the position.
Kinshaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinshaw misses with the combination.
Nurmagemedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinshaw tries to avoid it but Nurmagemedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinshaw to the ground. Kinshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kinshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Kinshaw catches Nurmagemedov right on the button with a cross.

Nurmagemedov feints and as Kinshaw raises his hands in defense, Nurmagemedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagemedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinshaw controlling Nurmagemedov's posture.
Nurmagemedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinshaw has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nurmagemedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kinshaw keeping moving, preventing Nurmagemedov from controlling successfully.
Kinshaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kinshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagemedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinshaw is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kinshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karter Kinshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kinshaw misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Kinshaw's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagemedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurmagemedov misses with a takedown
and Kinshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinshaw defends it well.

Kinshaw clinches.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break the clinch but Kinshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagemedov is trying to drag Kinshaw to the mat but Kinshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karter Kinshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov prevents a body shot from Kinshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagemedov tries for a takedown but Kinshaw manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kinshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagemedov's head.
A short uppercut from Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is trying to pull guard but Kinshaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nurmagemedov wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinshaw lands a right hand.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmagemedov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Kinshaw lands an uppercut.
Kinshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagemedov has been cut.
Nurmagemedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinshaw is leaning against Nurmagemedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagemedov managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurmagemedov avoids it.
Kinshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagemedov can do to turn this around?
Kinshaw cracks Nurmagemedov with a nice body shot.
Kinshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagemedov can't get the takedown.
Nurmagemedov is trying to break free.
Kinshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagemedovs head.

Nurmagemedov is rocked!
Kinshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagemedov backwards.
Nurmagemedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinshaw finish him?
Kinshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurmagemedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kinshaw.
Nurmagemedov is looking for a takedown.
Kinshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagemedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nurmagemedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kinshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Kinshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Kinshaw lands a shot to the body.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw misses with some punches.
Nurmagemedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagemedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kinshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinshaw works on Nurmagemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kinshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karter Kinshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagemedov.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Kinshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurmagemedov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurmagemedov drops to his knees and Kinshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw retains his lightweight title!