PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Kanzaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Kanzaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nestle
vs
Kanzaki

185 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Kanzaki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanzaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nestle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Nestle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kanzaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nestle.

Nestle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nestle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanzaki sees it coming and defends easily.

Kanzaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Nestle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nestle is working for a kimura but Kanzaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Nestle thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kanzaki to regain full guard.
Nestle looking to pass the guard.

Nestle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nestle pushes down on Kanzaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Nestle is looking for a kimura but Kanzaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nestle to get the leverage.

Nestle is looking for a kimura but Kanzaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nestle to get the leverage.
Kanzaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nestle.

Nestle seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanzaki is pressing down on Nestle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kanzaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nestle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nestle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanzaki is keeping the position for now.

Nestle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kanzaki dives on top into guard.

Nestle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanzaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nestle has his foot on Kanzaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanzaki works his way back into a safe position though.

Nestle working for a triangle but Kanzaki defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nestle is looking to sweep but instead, Kanzaki has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nestle looking for submissions off his back.
Nestle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nestle.

Nestle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanzaki defends it easily.
Kanzaki wants to pass the guard but Nestle is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanzaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nestle's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nestle tries for a takedown but Kanzaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nestle shoots and misses

and Kanzaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nestle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kanzaki pulls his head out easily.
Nestle trying to hold on to Kanzaki's head to control him but Kanzaki postures up.
Nestle is staying active underneath Kanzaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nestle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kanzaki is pressing down on Nestle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nestle is holding on for now.
Nestle is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kanzaki.

Nestle has his feet on Kanzaki's thighs here. He's pushed Kanzaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kanzaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Nestle!
Joe Nestle made sure to mention his sponsor, FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale! in his post fight interview.