PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned's entrance music is Dr. Dre - The Watcher. A fine choice. Nacon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Oliver Stoned could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ah Puch Nacon's chin.

Stoned
vs
Puch Nacon

177 cm
27
166 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
168 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nacon takes one to the chin there.
Stoned throws the left hand but Nacon avoids the punch easily.
Nacon moves away from the strike by Stoned.
Stoned waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nacon.
Stoned throws the left hand but Nacon avoids the punch easily.
Stoned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nacon manages to avoid it.
Nacon misses with a wild body shot.
Nacon checks a leg kick.
Stoned throws an overhand right that lands on Nacon's shoulder, as Nacon tries to avoid the shot.
Stoned misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nacon to counter with a crisp jab.

Nacon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoned napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nacon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stoned gets back to half guard.
Nacon is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoned is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nacon moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Stoned's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nacon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stoned tries to buck Nacon off but Nacon is having none of it.
Nacon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stoned!
Stoned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nacon looking to finish Stoned with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stoned!
Stoned is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stoned is squirming around, avoiding Nacon's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon unloads with some shots from mount but Stoned bucks and avoids them well.
Nacon with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Nacon breaks from Stoned's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
Stoned regains half guard.
Nacon not doing much here.

Nacon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoned doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nacon.
Stoned on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoned's head.
Stoned holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nacon is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoned is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nacon stalling.
Nacon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoned does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stoned tries to roll over but Nacon keeps him under control.
Stoned won't allow Nacon to pass to mount.
Stoned taking some punishment here, with Nacon in his half guard.
Stoned is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nacon jumps into side control!
Nacon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoned manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nacon's best efforts.
Stoned tries to get to full guard but Nacon has control of the leg.

Stoned looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stoned manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nacon is stalling in the full guard.
Stoned trying to keep a closed guard but Nacon is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nacon looking to pass the guard.
Nacon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ah Puch Nacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nacon darts in looking for a takedown but Stoned gets double underhooks and turns Nacon into the cage.
Stoned has a couple of punches blocked by Nacon.

Nacon successfully pulls guard.
Nacon trying to control the position.
Nacon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stoned controls the pace.
Stoned pushes down on Nacon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stoned trying to control the action but Nacon is working from the bottom.
Nacon is trying to get back to full guard.
Nacon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Nacon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoned doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoned manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoned controlling from the top position.
Stoned has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Nacon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoned is aware though and is defending well.
Stoned is looking to advance position but Nacon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nacon controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nacon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stoned to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stoned shrugs it off.
Stoned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nacon raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nacon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stoned can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nacon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stoned is looking to escape.
Nacon with a couple of short strikes.

Oliver Stoned's cut is getting worse.
Stoned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stoned is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
A nice elbow there by Nacon.
Stoned is squirming around, avoiding Nacon's attempts to control the action.
Stoned stops Nacon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stoned slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stoned is trying to control but can't.
Ah Puch Nacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoned blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nacon.
Nacon is looking to take a break and control but Stoned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stoned looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stoned wants to improve his position but Nacon is controlling well.
Stoned has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nacon is working away from the top position though.
Nacon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoned is trying to maintain the position but Nacon is very close to passing his half guard.
Stoned is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nacon throwing shots but Stoned is blocking nicely.
Nacon is controlling the pace.

Nacon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stoned sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ah Puch Nacon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoned.
Stoned lands a right hook to the body.
Nacon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Nacon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoned quickly recovers to half guard.
Nacon is looking to take a break and control but Stoned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoned scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nacon manages to mount him!
Nacon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stoned is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nacon wants to control the pace but Stoned is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon avoids the attempt from Stoned to control.

Nacon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nacon is landing with some decent strikes but Stoned is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stoned regains half guard.
Nacon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoned with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoned is trying to get back to full guard.
Stoned wants to control but Nacon is keeping busy.
Nacon is looking to take a break and control but Stoned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stoned blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nacon.
Stoned wants to improve his position but Nacon is controlling well.
Nacon controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ah Puch Nacon.

Nacon drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stoned is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon is pushing down on Stoned's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stoned is fighting to maintain full guard but Nacon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stoned is staying active underneath Nacon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stoned is looking for a sweep. Nacon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stoned manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stoned throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nacon preventing the sweep.
Nacon wants to pass the guard but Stoned is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacon wants to control from the top but Stoned keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ah Puch Nacon.
Stoned stuffs the takedown.

Nacon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stoned on his heels. He'll look to pass Stoned's guard now, I'm sure.
Nacon pushing down on Stoned's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nacon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stoned to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Stoned looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ah Puch Nacon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nacon moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoned.
Nacon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Stoned finds it's way through Nacon's defenses.
We've been told by Stoned's head coaches at *Nelson Fight Camp* 17 coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoned lands with a shot to the body.
Nacon avoids the body shot from Stoned.
Stoned moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliver Stoned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoned clobbers Nacon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nacon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoned sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stoned gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nacon wants to control from the top but Stoned keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon preventing the sweep.

Stoned looking for a guillotine here but Nacon defends easily.
Stoned keeping moving, preventing Nacon from controlling successfully.
Nacon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nacon tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoned is retaining full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned keeping moving, preventing Nacon from controlling successfully.
Nacon looking to pass the guard.
Nacon trying to control but Stoned is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ah Puch Nacon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stoned misses with a left hand
letting Nacon counter with a right hand.
Stoned bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nacon's head.
Nacon shoots in and drives through. Stoned sprawls well.
Stoned misses the jab.
Stoned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoned lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned misses with a body shot.
Stoned takes a swing at Nacon's ribcage but misses.
Nacon slips a straight right by Stoned.
Oliver Stoned is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoned rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nacon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nacon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stoned's head.
Nacon wants to control from the top but Stoned keeps moving.

Stoned looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoned is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nacon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nacon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoned's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned trying to control here.
Nacon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nacon tries to control but Stoned wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nacon breaks from Stoned's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ah Puch Nacon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nacon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nacon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoned keeps working.
Stoned tries to buck Nacon off but Nacon is having none of it.
Stoned regains half guard.
Nacon trying to control from half guard but Stoned is working away.
Nacon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stoned is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned trying to hold on to Nacon's head to control him but Nacon postures up.
Nacon moves nicely into side control.
Stoned is looking for a sweep.
Stoned being controlled for a moment.
Stoned stops Nacon from passing to mount.
Nacon advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned working to try and regain half guard.
Nacon breaks from Stoned's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stoned wants to control but Nacon is having none of it.
Stoned is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stoned taking shots to the head.
Stoned wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!
Stoned wants to control his opponent's hands but Nacon gets his hands free.
Nacon cracks Stoned with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stoned from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stoned is trying to remain composed but Nacon is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stoned.

Nacon is cranking Stoned's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stoned! He's tightened the choke and Stoned is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ah Puch Nacon! Ah Puch Nacon retains his lightweight title!
Ah Puch Nacon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.