PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Phillips
vs
Nogueira

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Bling Bling

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira controlling from the top position.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Phillips misses.

Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phillips did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control.
Nogueira prevents Phillips from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.

Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phillips tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Nogueira thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Phillips tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips cracks Nogueira with a good jab.
Phillips scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nate Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.

Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nogueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phillips throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Phillips works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips misses with a low kick as Nogueira jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phillips can pounce on him.

Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Phillips will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A good leg kick by Phillips.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips leaves Nogueira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Phillips takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.

Phillips clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.

Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.
Nogueira has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.

Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nate Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controlling the action here.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueira.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phillips.
Phillips scores with a decent looking hook.
Phillips throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.

Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape.
Phillips is trying to stand up.

Nogueira is working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips frees his head quite easily.
Phillips trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.

Nogueira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Phillips squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Phillips looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.
Nogueira walks into a stiff left hand from Phillips.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips cracks Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Phillips.
Nate Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Phillips has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nogueira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Nogueira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phillips pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira controlling the pace.
Nogueira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueira wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phillips misses with a kick to the body.

Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phillips pushes Nogueira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Phillips connects with the punch.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Nogueira!