PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Von Holstein (ranked 4613 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov (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.

Von Holstein
vs
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov

172 cm
21
144
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Von Holstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Holstein shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Holstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Von Holstein is working for an americana but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Von Holstein was thinking about the submission.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Holstein's guard.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Holstein is retaining full guard.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to control from the top but Von Holstein keeps moving.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Holstein keeping moving, preventing Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov from controlling successfully.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to pass the guard but Von Holstein is keeping the position.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Holstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking to pass the guard.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Holstein is retaining full guard.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is working Von Holstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Von Holstein is looking for a triangle but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov pushes his legs off easily.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Holstein trying to keep a closed guard but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is proving a slippery customer.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Holstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Holstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Holstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Holstein!

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Von Holstein keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov pulls guard successfully.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to sweep here but Von Holstein controlling him for the moment.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is still trying to improve position.
Von Holstein trying to control but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is working from the bottom.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Holstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is tightening it up a little... Von Holstein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Von Holstein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Von Holstein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov!