PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nosnom
vs
Rosalando

174 cm
25
245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
290 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snowman Nosnom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nosnom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nosnom tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosalando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosalando moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nosnom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rosalando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nosnom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosalando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nosnom somewhat.
Nosnom dives in and grabs Rosalando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosalando pushes down on Nosnom's head and hops out.

Rosalando shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rosalando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rosalando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nosnom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Nosnom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosalando pulls his head out easily.
Nosnom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosalando lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nosnom is pressing down on Rosalando's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rosalando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosalando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rosalando got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nosnom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosalando has managed to get both his arms back between Nosnom's legs - danger averted.
Rosalando trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosalando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nosnom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosalando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosalando trying to control but Nosnom is working from the bottom.

Nosnom working for a triangle but Rosalando defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando throwing strikes from guard but Nosnom blocks nicely.
Rosalando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nosnom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosalando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Nosnom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosalando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosalando landing with the ground and pound.

Nosnom has his foot on Rosalando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rosalando works his way back into a safe position though.
Rosalando is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rosalando scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rosalando trying to control but Nosnom is working from the bottom.
Rosalando lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nosnom is trying to keep Rosalando in close.

Nosnom working for a triangle but Rosalando defends it easily.
Rosalando trying to control but Nosnom is working from the bottom.
Rosalando postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosalando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosalando trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nosnom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rosalando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rosalando loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rosalando scoring with some ground and pound.

Nosnom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rosalando lands a couple of digs.
Rosalando working some strikes from top position.
Rosalando trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosalando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Nosnom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rosalando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosalando accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nosnom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rosalando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosalando working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glen Rosalando will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nosnom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rosalando counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nosnom won't be happy with that.
Rosalando in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rosalando in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nosnom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nosnom is trying to control. Rosalando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rosalando regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nosnom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nosnom preventing the sweep.
Nosnom looking to pass the guard.
Nosnom trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosalando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nosnom stopping the sweep attempt from Rosalando.

Nosnom drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nosnom as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rosalando screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nosnom! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Snowman Nosnom!