PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Himen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buster Himen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Washington
vs
Himen

210 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

197 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Himen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Himen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Himen is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Himen taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Himen is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him

Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Himen wants to get back to his feet.

Washington seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himen is looking to escape.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Washington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Himen defend it? Washington steps over the head and cranks it - Himen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nestor Washington!