PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Misuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bebe Nose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Misuki
vs
Nose

185 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
30
210 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Misuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Misuki circles away.
Nose slaps away a takedown attempt from Misuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Misuki really is a fat lump.
Misuki has a takedown stuffed.
Nose throws a right hand that Misuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Misuki also avoids with ease.
Nose tries to clinch up.
Misuki checks a leg kick.
Nose tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Misuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Misuki.
Nose is working for takedown but Misuki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Misuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Misuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misuki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Misuki wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Misuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misuki can't get the takedown.
Misuki with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bebe Nose has been cut.
Nose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Misuki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Misuki dodges the punch combination from Nose.

Misuki rushes Nose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misuki can't get the takedown.
Misuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Misuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Misuki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Misuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Misuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Misuki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nose being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nose manages to get himself to full guard.

Nose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Misuki passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Misuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nose to his feet.
Misuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nose as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nose is fending him off so far but Misuki persists. Nope, Nose circles away and we're back to standing.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nose lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Misuki clinches up against the cage.

Misuki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Misuki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misuki is keeping the position for now.
Misuki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nose wants to stand but Misuki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misuki has control of Nose's left arm, preventing Nose from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Misuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bebe Nose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Misuki swivels and escapes.

Misuki rushes Nose and presses him up against the cage.
Misuki tries for a takedown but Nose manages to get underhooks.

Misuki pulls Nose into guard.
Misuki keeping moving, preventing Nose from controlling successfully.
Nose being controlled here momentarily.
Misuki keeping moving, preventing Nose from controlling successfully.
Misuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misuki controlling from the full mount.
Nose is trying desperately to improve position.
Nose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Misuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nose blocking the ground and pound.

Misuki working for a guillotine from mount but Nose is in no mood to give up.
Misuki controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misuki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ken Misuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Misuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misuki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Misuki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nose tries to lock up and control but Misuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Misuki throwing strikes here but Nose is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Misuki throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nose can't escape the position.
Nose tries to lock up and control but Misuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Misuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misuki lands a big shot there that rocks Nose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Nose is rocked!
Misuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Nose is still in real trouble! Can Misuki finish him?
Nose seems to have recovered his senses.
Misuki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misuki throws some wild stikes that Nose manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Misuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bebe Nose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nose misses with a series of wild punches.
Misuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nose avoids it really well and circles away.
Nose misses with the combination.
Nose wants to clinch but Misuki slips to the side

and Misuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Misuki.

Misuki jumps into guard, dragging Nose to the mat.
Misuki pulls Nose in close to prevent any damage.
Misuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Misuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misuki is controlling the pace.
Nose tries to get to full guard but Misuki has control of the leg.
Misuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Misuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nose!
Misuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misuki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Misuki throws some wild stikes that Nose manages to avoid easily.
Nose blocking the ground and pound.
Misuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nose reaches up to try and control the position but Misuki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nose rolls and tries to escape and now Misuki has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misuki controls the position.
Misuki somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Misuki controls the position.
Misuki misses with an elbow to the head.
Nose trying to control the hands but Misuki breaks the grip.

Misuki is looking for the choke from the back position but Nose is controlling his hands well.

Misuki is persistently looking for the submission but Nose is defending it well.
Nose is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misuki throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Nose is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Misuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nose can do to turn this around?
Misuki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Misuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Misuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Misuki!
Ken Misuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * , into his post fight interview.