PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Psa (ranked 5196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matas Kestenis (ranked 5149 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.

Psa
vs
Kestenis

190 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 Montreal, Khabib Psa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matas Kestenis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kestenis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Psa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Psa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kestenis can't do much from the bottom here.
Psa taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Psa just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kestenis can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psa taking a breather here.
Psa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kestenis some visible discomfort.
Psa controls the position from side control.

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

Psa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Psa is working to tighten his grip on Kestenis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kestenis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Psa is really squeezing tight and eventually Kestenis passes out! Psa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Psa!