PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senca Caliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nogueira
vs
Caliot

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 Tokyo, Daniel Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senca Caliot!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caliot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nogueira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caliot throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.

Nogueira moves into range and clinches up with Caliot.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Caliot holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira has Caliot pressed against the cage, preventing Caliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caliot tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.

Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Caliot uses from the top position.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caliot!
Caliot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliot wants to try and get back to his feet.
Caliot is trying to stand but he's just given Nogueira his back.

Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Nogueira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Good control from Nogueira.
Caliot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caliot controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Caliot covering up well under a series of strikes from Nogueira.
Caliot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caliot trying to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in full control for now.

Nogueira looking for the RNC.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nogueira controlling the positon.
Caliot holding both Nogueira 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nogueira biding his time, controlling Caliot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caliot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nogueira struggling to land strikes to the head as Caliot covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Caliot doesn't escape.
Caliot wants to get back to his feet.
Caliot looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Nogueira.

Nogueira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caliot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Nogueira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Caliot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Nogueira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Caliot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Caliot as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Caliot.
Caliot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Caliot.

Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Caliot tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira stalling.
Nogueira is working for takedown but Caliot is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Caliot. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Caliot finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Caliot shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniel Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caliot lands a head kick. Nogueira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Nogueira moves into range and clinches up with Caliot.

Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caliot misses with a head kick.
Caliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Caliot throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Caliot.
Caliot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caliot throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caliot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caliot defends it nicely.
Nogueira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Caliot.
Nogueira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caliot counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caliot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caliot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Senca Caliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caliot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses.
Senca Caliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Caliot. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caliot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Caliot sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caliot throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.

Nogueira rushes Caliot and presses him up against the cage.

Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caliot.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caliot's waist but Caliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Caliot.
A head kick misses from Caliot.
Caliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caliot as he jumps to the side.
Caliot connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caliot tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caliot to the ground. Caliot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Senca Caliot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Caliot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caliot tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caliot to the ground. Caliot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caliot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nogueira.
Caliot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caliot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses.
Caliot throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caliot circles away.
Caliot misses with a head kick.
Caliot lands a head kick. Nogueira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caliot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Caliot.
Nogueira shoots in but Caliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caliot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Nogueira rushes Caliot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Caliot is trying to force a seperation but Nogueira has the dominant position.
Nogueira is trying to drag Caliot to the mat but Caliot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caliot is pressed up against the cage. Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Caliot down to the mat. Caliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caliot throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Caliot delivers a nice body kick.
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Caliot pinned against the cage. Caliot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Caliot is avoiding it.
Caliot throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Nogueira rushes Caliot and presses him up against the cage.
Caliot is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Caliot won't allow it.
Nogueira prevents Caliot from breaking the clinch.
Caliot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nogueira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard but Caliot stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Caliot after a bit of a struggle.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Caliot keeps him there for the moment.
Nogueira keeps control of Caliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Caliot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira prevents Caliot from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Senca Caliot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caliot 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Senca Caliot!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Senca Caliot!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Senca Caliot!

Senca Caliot wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Senca Caliot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.