PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Nastul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Harvey
vs
Nastul

195 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Nastul!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nastul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harvey was covering up waiting for the punch and Nastul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Nastul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harvey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harvey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nastul is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nastul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well.

Nastul is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harvey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Nastul!
Pavel Nastul thanked the fans post fight for their support.