PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Titus Von Holstein (ranked 5520 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov (ranked 0 p4p, 283 weight class). The key to victory for Titus Von Holstein has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Von Holstein
vs
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov

172 cm
21
144
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
145
1 - 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Holstein takes a swing at Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov's ribcage but misses.

Von Holstein instigates a clinch.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov lands with a light punch inside.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov lands a takedown into guard.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Holstein is keeping the position for now.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Holstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has managed to get both his arms back between Von Holstein's legs - danger averted.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Holstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Holstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov distracts Von Holstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to control from the top but Von Holstein keeps moving.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has gone for a leg lock! Von Holstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov's guard.

Von Holstein throwing strikes from guard but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov blocks nicely.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov keeping full guard, as Von Holstein tries to pass.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking to control.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Holstein is aware though and is defending well.
Von Holstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to sweep here but Von Holstein controlling him for the moment.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov throwing short punches from the bottom.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has his foot on Von Holstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Holstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Von Holstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Holstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 is working Von Holstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Holstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov, into his guard.

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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Holstein keeping moving, preventing Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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 improve position but can't.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov struggling a bit here.

Von Holstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Von Holstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Holstein.
Von Holstein is breathing heavily.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov dominated that round.
That's time! Von Holstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Holstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has Von Holstein in his guard.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov wants to sweep here but Von Holstein controlling him for the moment.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Holstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking for a guillotine here but Von Holstein defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Holstein is aware though and is defending well.
Von Holstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Holstein wants to stand but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov tries to strike from the bottom.

Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Von Holstein rolls with it to try and escape but Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov cranks on the arm and Von Holstein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Abdulmanapovic Nurmohamadov!