PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Nosula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Nathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nathan
vs
Nosula

170 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Nathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Nosula!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nosula slaps away a takedown attempt from Nathan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nosula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nosula looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nathan dives in and grabs Nosula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nosula pushes down on Nathan's head and hops out.
Nathan is looking to clinch but Nosula is avoiding it.
Nathan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nathan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nathan has closed the distance and engaged Nosula in a clinch.
Nosula tries for a takedown but Nathan manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nosula wants a takedown.
Nosula wants a takedown.
Nosula avoiding damage as Nathan throws knees to the body.

Nathan successfully pulls guard.
Nathan is looking to stand up but Nosula isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan is trying to control the position but Nosula postures up.
Nathan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nathan is looking for a triangle but Nosula pushes his legs off easily.
Nathan is trying to keep Nosula in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nathan wants to sweep here but Nosula controlling him for the moment.
Nathan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nathan is wriggling around but Nosula manages to pass to half guard.
Nosula is taking a breather. Nathan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nathan is looking to control Nosula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nathan avoid being mounted?
Nosula trying to mount his opponent but Nathan defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nosula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nathan defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nathan taking some punishment here, with Nosula in his half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nathan is defending against the submission attempts here by Nosula.
Nathan is refusing to be controlled, as Nosula sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robert Nathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nosula but Nosula pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Nathan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nosula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Nathan looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Nosula do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Nathan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nathan moves into range and clinches up with Nosula.
Nosula stalling the fight.
Nosula is working for takedown but Nathan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nosula blocks a body shot from Nathan.

Nathan jumps into guard, dragging Nosula to the mat.
Nathan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nathan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nosula is aware though and is defending well.
Nosula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nathan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nosula tries to free his leg and advance position but Nathan is retaining full guard.
Nathan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nosula is breathing heavily.
Nathan controls Nosula momentarily but Nosula frees himself.
Robert Nathan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nathan is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nosula is one step ahead there.
Nosula throws a big right hand that misses.

Nosula is posturing up here but Nathan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nosula tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nosula has to tap! Slick submission there by Nathan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Nathan!