PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Nostro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bruiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruiser has chosen Rainmaker as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nostro
vs
Bruiser

185 cm
34
198 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

185 cm
32
179 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Nostro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bruiser!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nostro misses with a takedown attempt - Bruiser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nostro 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.
Bruiser tries to score with a low kick but Nostro moves his leg out of the way.
Nostro avoids the head kick by Bruiser.

Nostro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nostro lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruiser working a defensive guard here.
Nostro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nostro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nostro cracks Bruiser with a solid left hand.
Nostro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruiser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nostro is controlling him.
Nostro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bruiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruiser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nostro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nostro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nostro postures up.
Nostro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nostro throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nostro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nostro postures up in Bruiser's guard and throws a big left but Bruiser blocks it.
Nostro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nostro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruiser wants to stand and escape but Nostro is having none of it.
Nostro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nostro throwing strikes from guard but Bruiser blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nostro throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nostro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nostro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruiser wants to get back to his feet but Nostro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nostro throwing strikes but missing.
Nostro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nostro throwing strikes from guard but Bruiser blocks nicely.
Nostro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nostro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nostro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nostro lands a couple of elbows.
Bruiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nostro.
Nostro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruiser is retaining full guard.
Nostro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nostro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruiser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruiser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nostro.
Nostro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nostro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruiser is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Nostro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nostro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nostro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruiser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Nostro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruiser is looking to chop away at Nostro's legs.
Nostro 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.
Nostro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruiser tries to sprawl out of it but Nostro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruiser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nostro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruiser.
Bruiser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Nostro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruiser prevents Nostro from improving position.

Nostro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bruiser, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nostro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bruiser works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nostro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nostro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nostro thows a huge punch but Bruiser dodges it nicely.
Bruiser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nostro.
Nostro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bruiser tries to kick Nostro off but Nostro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Nostro seems to be working for a kimura but Bruiser defends the submission attempt.

Nostro is working for a submission of some sort.
Nostro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruiser's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nostro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruiser's head.

Bruiser is defending against the submission attempts here by Nostro.
Nostro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nostro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nostro is working for a submission of some sort.
Nostro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nostro misses with a head shot. Bruiser uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nostro landing with the ground and pound.

Bruiser is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nostro passes Bruiser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Nostro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nostro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruiser is still on wobbly legs! Can Nostro finish him?

Nostro shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Nostro slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Nostro lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Vincent Nostro!
A victorious Vincent Nostro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.