PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Numbnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nastula
vs
Numbnuts

184 cm
19
233 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Numbnuts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula tries to clinch but Numbnuts moves out of range.
Nastula looks to clinch

and Numbnuts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nastula won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numbnuts is trying to move to mount but Nastula reverses beautifully and ends up in Numbnuts's guard.
Numbnuts wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment.

Nastula drops back looking for a leg! Numbnuts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Numbnuts manages to kick Nastula off! Nastula jumps back into Numbnuts's guard.
Numbnuts wants to improve his position but instead Nastula has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Numbnuts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nastula wants to get up but he can't break Numbnuts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Numbnuts manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Numbnuts should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numbnuts stays in close to Nastula's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbnuts is pushing down on Nastula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nastula is fighting to maintain full guard but Numbnuts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Numbnuts is looking to advance position but Nastula won't allow it.
Nastula trying to control here.
Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Numbnuts sits in half guard.
Numbnuts trying to advance position but Nastula counters by regaining guard.

Nastula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Numbnuts defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nastula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Numbnuts defends well.
Numbnuts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nastula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Numbnuts passes Nastula's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Numbnuts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nastula looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Numbnuts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Numbnuts seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.
Numbnuts controlling the pace.

Nastula makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nastula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numbnuts.
Nastula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Numbnuts moves into the clinch.
Numbnuts tries to pull guard but Nastula forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numbnuts jumps guard but Nastula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Numbnuts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pavel Nastula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Numbnuts.
Numbnuts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nastula smiles and moves away.
Numbnuts takes a swing at Nastula's ribcage but misses.
Numbnuts misses with a looping left.
Nastula doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Numbnuts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Numbnuts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Nastula is working an open guard so Numbnuts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Numbnuts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Numbnuts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nastula manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Numbnuts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nastula some visible discomfort.
Nastula is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Numbnuts off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nastula.
Numbnuts can't escape the position.

Numbnuts preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nastula.
Nastula is hanging on to Numbnuts's back as he tries to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastula doesn't have the hooks in and Numbnuts manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numbnuts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Numbnuts slips nicely into half guard.
Nastula is trying to maintain the position but Numbnuts is very close to passing his half guard.
Numbnuts trying to pass the guard but Nastula defending well.
Numbnuts wants to take a breather but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is trying to maintain the position but Numbnuts is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numbnuts passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Numbnuts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nastula is wriggling around trying to escape.
Numbnuts moves to the back position.
Numbnuts is looking to control Nastula but Nastula is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numbnuts just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Numbnuts struggling to keep hold of the position.

Nastula preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Numbnuts.

Numbnuts is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nastula is defending well though. Numbnuts let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nastula defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Numbnuts's arms.
I really don't envy Nastula right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Numbnuts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nastula defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Nastula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Numbnuts looking to break Nastula's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nastula remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Numbnuts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Numbnuts is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nastula has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Numbnuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nastula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Numbnuts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nastula keeping full guard, as Numbnuts tries to pass.
Numbnuts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Nastula looking for a guillotine here but Numbnuts defends easily.

Numbnuts gets to his feet - Nastula follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numbnuts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nastula's waist but Nastula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Numbnuts off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula shoots for a takedown but Numbnuts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Numbnuts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Numbnuts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Numbnuts tries to clinch there but Nastula circles away.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Numbnuts as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbnuts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Numbnuts circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Numbnuts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.

Numbnuts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Numbnuts wants to free his trapped foot but Nastula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Numbnuts is thwarting Nastula's attempts to control the position.
Numbnuts wants to take a breather but Nastula is having none of it.

Numbnuts seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nastula is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Numbnuts!