PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jastrzabski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eza Nahka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jastrzabski
vs
Nahka

188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jastrzabski!
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, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nahka shoots in and bounces Jastrzabski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nahka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jastrzabski is trying to improve his position.

Nahka tries for a kimura but Jastrzabski is defending well.

Nahka tries for a kimura but Jastrzabski is defending well.
Nahka advances to full mount.

Nahka is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jastrzabski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jastrzabski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jastrzabski tries to buck Nahka off but he can't manage it.

Nahka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jastrzabski has worked his arm free - good work by Jastrzabski!
Nahka looks gassed!
Jastrzabski is pushing Nahka's head away, looking to escape. Nahka manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka advances nicely into full mount.
Jastrzabski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jastrzabski is trying desperately to improve position.
Jastrzabski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Nahka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jastrzabski prevents Nahka from taking his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jastrzabski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nahka working for a guillotine from mount but Jastrzabski is in no mood to give up.
Jastrzabski has given up his back. Will we see Nahka going for some submissions?
Jastrzabski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jastrzabski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nahka tightening his grip on Jastrzabski, looking for the choke.

Nahka looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jastrzabski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nahka's arms.
Jastrzabski breaks Nahka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nahka looking for a guillotine here but Jastrzabski defends easily.
Jastrzabski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka looking for a sweep. Not yet Nahka, not yet.

Nahka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nahka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nahka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jastrzabski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nahka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nahka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jastrzabski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nahka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jastrzabski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahka wants to sweep here but Jastrzabski controlling him for the moment.
Jastrzabski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nahka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jastrzabski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nahka's guard.
Nahka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jastrzabski manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahka forces his way into half guard.

Nahka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jastrzabski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nahka.
Jastrzabski manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nahka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eza Nahka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nahka looks for a takedown but Jastrzabski sprawls well.
Nahka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nahka fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Jastrzabski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nahka.

Jastrzabski moves into the clinch.

Jastrzabski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahka swats away the attempt to clinch by Jastrzabski.
Nice jab there from Jastrzabski.
Jastrzabski is looking to clinch but Nahka is avoiding it.
Nahka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jastrzabski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jastrzabski.
Jastrzabski scores with a spinning back kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jastrzabski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nahka will feel that in the morning.

Nahka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nahka lands in his opponent's guard.
Nahka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahka forces his way into half guard.
Nahka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jastrzabski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jastrzabski is defending against the submission attempts here by Nahka.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
Jastrzabski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nahka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nahka's back!
Nahka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jastrzabski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nahka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Eza Nahka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahka won't allow Jastrzabski to sweep him here.
Nahka passes Jastrzabski's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nahka is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jastrzabski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nahka uses his free foot to push down on Jastrzabski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jastrzabski.

Nahka goes for an armbar but Jastrzabski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jastrzabski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jastrzabski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Nahka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jastrzabski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nahka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jastrzabski manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jastrzabski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nahka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nahka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahka advances position into side control!

Nahka tries for a kimura but Jastrzabski is defending well.
Nahka has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jastrzabski is trying to stand up.

Nahka looking to isolate an arm here. Jastrzabski doesn't see it coming and as Nahka extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nahka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eza Nahka!