PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cl Nonato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevens
vs
Nonato

190 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cl Nonato!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevens has managed to clinch.
Nonato jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.

Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nonato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nonato lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nonato throws a solid leg kick but Stevens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nonato.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nonato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nonato.
Nonato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
Stevens checks a leg kick.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nonato can pounce on him.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nonato. Nonato obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nonato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevens is able to avoid easily.
Stevens is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonato misses with a low kick.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stevens has Nonato up against the cage in a clinch.

Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Nonato throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Nonato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nonato can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Nonato.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nonato.
Nonato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nonato misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nonato.
Nonato throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nonato keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Nonato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens throws a chopping leg kick but Nonato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nonato misses with the body kick

and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura but Nonato is defending well.
It looks like Stevens is going to stand back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nonato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nonato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nonato on the ground.
Nonato has momentary wrist control but Stevens slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nonato keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nonato dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nonato postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.

Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nonato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nonato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Nonato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nonato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nonato is working for a submission of some sort.
Nonato is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stevens reverses the position - he's now on top in Nonato's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cl Nonato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Both fighters circling a little - Nonato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nonato throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Tommy Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Nonato circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nonato.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nonato can pounce on him.

Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nonato was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.

Nonato is working an open guard so Stevens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stevens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nonato.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens drives through with a takedown into Nonato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nonato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nonato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.

Stevens gets to his feet - Nonato follows without any prompting.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nonato. Nonato obviously looking to wear him down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nonato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nonato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevens just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.

Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nonato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nonato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nonato. That's going to slow Stevens down.
Nonato throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Nonato.
Stevens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nonato scoring well with a low kick there.

Stevens gets a double leg takedown into Nonato's guard.
Nonato is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonato lands a decent shot there.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Nonato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stevens stands up from Nonato's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.

Stevens closes the distance and clinches.

Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Nonato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nonato scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nonato avoids a punch combination nicely.

Stevens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nonato to the ground. Stevens is now in Nonato's guard.

Nonato working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nonato working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cl Nonato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nonato feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.

Stevens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nonato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nonato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nonato wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.

Nonato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nonato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens is looking to work some ground and pound but Nonato has wrist control.
Stevens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stevens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nonato wants to sweep but no luck.
Nonato keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nonato is proving hard to escape from.

Stevens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nonato, up you get!

Nonato gets tackled into the cage by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
Nonato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Nonato has the dominant position.

Stevens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stevens manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens landing strikes.
Nonato regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonato is looking to improve his position.
Nonato wants to get back to full guard but Stevens has passed into side control.
Nonato is looking to reverse the position.

Stevens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stevens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nonato manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling here. Nonato is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nonato has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stevens wants to control but Nonato postures up.
Stevens taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cl Nonato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nonato trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens gets back to half guard.
Tommy Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nonato wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Stevens.
I think Nonato 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cl Nonato!