PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uros Brezovec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noffsinger comes to the cage accompanied by Flash Gordon. Uros Brezovec looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Noffsinger
vs
Brezovec

183 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Noffsinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uros Brezovec!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Uros Brezovec has been cut.
Noffsinger works on Brezovec's body with a couple of short punches.
Brezovec takes an elbow to the temple.
Noffsinger lands an elbow just above Brezovec 's eye.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body.
Brezovec looks gassed!
Noffsinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.

Noffsinger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noffsinger winds up and cracks Brezovec with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noffsinger is looking to advance position but Brezovec won't allow it.
Noffsinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noffsinger throwing shots but Brezovec is blocking nicely.
Noffsinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Noffsinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brezovec for as long as he can get away with.
Noffsinger works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Noffsinger crashes against the mat.
Brezovec is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Noffsinger is controlling him well.
Noffsinger is working Brezovec over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noffsinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brezovec on the ground.
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Noffsinger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noffsinger scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noffsinger scores with punches from side control.
Noffsinger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brezovec is avoiding damage well.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brezovec trying to remain calm as Noffsinger controls from the top position.
Noffsinger working the body and head with strikes.
Brezovec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brezovec defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noffsinger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but Brezovec slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Noffsinger.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger working the head with strikes.
Brezovec tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Noffsinger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noffsinger scoring with punches from side control.
Noffsinger throws an elbow but Brezovec slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noffsinger controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noffsinger working the ground and pound.
Noffsinger lands an elbow.
Noffsinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noffsinger cracks Brezovec with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noffsinger working the head and body with strikes.
Brezovec is looking for a sweep.
Brezovec pushes Noffsinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noffsinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Noffsinger grinds an elbow into Brezovec's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brezovec is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Noffsinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Noffsinger working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Noffsinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uros Brezovec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Noffsinger rushes Brezovec and presses him up against the cage.
Brezovec is trying to drag Noffsinger to the mat but Noffsinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noffsinger misses with a body punch.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
Noffsinger lands an elbow that stopped Brezovec in his tracks for a moment.
Noffsinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Noffsinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Noffsinger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brezovec's defenses.
Noffsinger lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Noffsinger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brezovec is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brezovec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Noffsinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Brezovec's head but Brezovec avoids it well.
Noffsinger takes a little break here. Brezovec wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brezovec is trying to get back to half guard.
Brezovec is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noffsinger connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noffsinger working the ground and pound but Brezovec is defending the strikes.
Noffsinger takes a little break here. Brezovec wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brezovec is trying to control Noffsinger's posture but Noffsinger avoids it.
Noffsinger taking a breather here.
Brezovec is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noffsinger connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec is being controlled here.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cain Noffsinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noffsinger scores with punches from side control.
Noffsinger happy to just control the position for now.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noffsinger landing strikes.
Noffsinger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Noffsinger is staying tight to Brezovec's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brezovec taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brezovec down.
Noffsinger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Noffsinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Brezovec controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Noffsinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Noffsinger landing a few strikes.
Brezovec takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Noffsinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Brezovec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noffsinger working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Noffsinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uros Brezovec's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Noffsinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brezovec paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Noffsinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noffsinger in particular looking to stall.
Noffsinger wants to take a breather but Brezovec is having none of it.
Noffsinger working Brezovec over with strikes.
Brezovec is looking to control Noffsinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brezovec avoid being mounted?
Brezovec taking some punishment here, with Noffsinger in his half guard.
Noffsinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noffsinger connects with a nice short shot to Brezovec's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noffsinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brezovec taking some punishment here, with Noffsinger in his half guard.
Noffsinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Noffsinger is thwarting Brezovec's attempts to control the position.
Noffsinger controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brezovec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noffsinger.
Brezovec is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noffsinger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brezovec is trying to get back to full guard.
Brezovec keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brezovec avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger with the ground and pound but Brezovec uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noffsinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noffsinger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brezovec is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Noffsinger clinches with his opponent.
Noffsinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Noffsinger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noffsinger tries a knee to the head but Brezovec blocks it.
Noffsinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brezovec can do to turn this around?
Noffsinger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noffsinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brezovec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noffsinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noffsinger tries to land a knee to the head but Brezovec blocks with his arms.
Noffsinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noffsinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noffsinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brezovec tries to pull guard but Noffsinger holds him up against the cage and eventually Brezovec drops back down to his feet.
Cain Noffsinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brezovec tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cain Noffsinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Brezovec.
Brezovec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Noffsinger smiles and moves away.

Noffsinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noffsinger slows the pace down in half guard.
Uros Brezovec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Noffsinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noffsinger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Noffsinger!