PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wade Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalabib Nurmagodingdong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Jr comes into the arena with UEFA Champions League-Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Khalabib Nurmagodingdong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wade Jr
vs
Nurmagodingdong

175 cm
16
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Aspire Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wade Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmagodingdong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagodingdong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade Jr tries to avoid it but Nurmagodingdong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade Jr to the ground. Wade Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wade Jr throws a body shot but no joy.

Nurmagodingdong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wade Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Wade Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagodingdong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wade Jr is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagodingdong is very close to passing his half guard.
Wade Jr tries to roll over but Nurmagodingdong keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagodingdong in particular looking to stall.
Wade Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nurmagodingdong is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wade Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade Jr tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagodingdong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Nurmagodingdong is looking for a kimura but Wade Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmagodingdong to get the leverage.
Nurmagodingdong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nurmagodingdong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wade Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagodingdong is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagodingdong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wade Jr taking some punishment here, with Nurmagodingdong in his half guard.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Wade Jr tries to roll over but Nurmagodingdong keeps him under control.
Nurmagodingdong wants to pass the guard but Wade Jr is defending well.
Well, if Nurmagodingdong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagodingdong looks winded!
Wade Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagodingdong controlling the action here.
Wade Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagodingdong working the head and body with strikes.
Wade Jr is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wade Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagodingdong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Wade Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagodingdong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade Jr.
Wade Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Nurmagodingdong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Wade Jr.
Wade Jr misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalabib Nurmagodingdong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wade Jr misses with a double jab.
Nurmagodingdong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wade Jr misses with a straight left.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch up but Wade Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Wade Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wade Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong misses with a takedown
and Wade Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagodingdong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a double leg but Wade Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrone Wade Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabib Nurmagodingdong.
Nurmagodingdong is breathing heavily.
Wade Jr swings for the body but Nurmagodingdong moves out of range.
Wade Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagodingdong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade Jr.
Nurmagodingdong avoids the body shot from Wade Jr.
Nurmagodingdong dives in for a single leg takedown but Wade Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wade Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagodingdong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade Jr.
Wade Jr connects with a right hand. Nurmagodingdong shakes it off.
Nurmagodingdong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wade Jr swivels and escapes.
Wade Jr throws a body punch but Nurmagodingdong moves out of range.
Wade Jr sets himself, and Nurmagodingdong steps forward looking for the clinch! Wade Jr avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nurmagodingdong counters with a takedown into side control.
Wade Jr struggling a bit here.
Nurmagodingdong wants to control but Wade Jr is keeping him busy.
Wade Jr tries to buck Nurmagodingdong off but Nurmagodingdong is having none of it.

Nurmagodingdong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade Jr is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade Jr is not content to let Nurmagodingdong control the position.
Wade Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wade Jr is trying to control Nurmagodingdong's posture but Nurmagodingdong avoids it.
Wade Jr tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurmagodingdong wants to control but Wade Jr is keeping him busy.
Wade Jr is looking for a sweep.
Wade Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Wade Jr is trying to control Nurmagodingdong's posture but Nurmagodingdong avoids it.
Wade Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagodingdong keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Wade Jr tries to sprawl but Nurmagodingdong drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Nurmagodingdong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Wade Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagodingdong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagodingdong or perhaps it was just good defense by Wade Jr, which made it look bad.
Tyrone Wade Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalabib Nurmagodingdong.
Wade Jr throws a body punch but Nurmagodingdong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade Jr misses with a body shot.
And Nurmagodingdong tries to counter it with a takedown but Wade Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagodingdong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wade Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagodingdong is just out of range.
Nurmagodingdong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagodingdong ducks under a wild hook from Wade Jr.
Nurmagodingdong with the counter takedown but Wade Jr avoids it easily.
Khalabib Nurmagodingdong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagodingdong moves away from the strike by Wade Jr.
Wade Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagodingdong.
The crowd cheers as Wade Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagodingdong doesn't seem phased though.
Wade Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade Jr lands a jab to the head.
Nurmagodingdong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wade Jr counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagodingdong manages to avoid it.
Wade Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Wade Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wade Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wade Jr misses with a double jab.
Nurmagodingdong unleashes a big counter combination but Wade Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurmagodingdong wants to clinch.
Nurmagodingdong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagodingdong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade Jr misses its target.
Wade Jr stuns Nurmagodingdong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wade Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagodingdong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagodingdong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagodingdong slips under a jab.
Wade Jr misses with the combination.
Wade Jr misses with a body shot.
Nurmagodingdong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade Jr. Nurmagodingdong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagodingdong tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Wade Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wade Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Wade Jr!
Tyrone Wade Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.