PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Puckerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Puckerman
vs
Aurelius

184 cm
31
220 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

187 cm
31
195 lbs
22 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Puckerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puckerman throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
Puckerman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aurelius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Puckerman.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Aurelius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puckerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puckerman is trying to control Aurelius's posture but Aurelius avoids it.
Puckerman controls the position for a moment.
Puckerman's coaches at Riddum Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puckerman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aurelius has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckerman is looking to reverse the position.
Puckerman is not content to let Aurelius control the position.
Puckerman can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Puckerman is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Aurelius crashes against the mat.
Puckerman tries to buck Aurelius off but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelius tries to advance to mount but Puckerman denies him.
Aurelius working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelius keeps moving and retains side control.
Aurelius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aurelius throws an elbow but Puckerman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puckerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aurelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aurelius tries to get to his feet but Puckerman is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Aurelius in his guard.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Puckerman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puckerman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puckerman keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puckerman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aurelius!
Puckerman tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Puckerman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Puckerman trying to control but Aurelius is having none of it.
Puckerman wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman prevents Aurelius from getting the reversal.
Puckerman wants to control the pace but Aurelius is squirming around nicely.
Puckerman is looking to stand but Puckerman has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Aurelius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aurelius tries to lock up and control but Puckerman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aurelius is trying desperately to improve position.
Puckerman controlling his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puckerman momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Puckerman there.
Aurelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puckerman stuns Aurelius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Aurelius stuns Puckerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Puckerman misses

and Aurelius counters with a shoot takedown. Puckerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Aurelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Puckerman is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius cracks Puckerman with a solid left hand.
Puckerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Puckerman is keeping the position.
Aurelius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puckerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aurelius is in close to Puckerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aurelius wants to stand but Puckerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Puckerman is working from the bottom.
Puckerman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckerman trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puckerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puckerman wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Aurelius uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Puckerman tries to stand but Aurelius is controlling from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aurelius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aurelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puckerman is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius has control of Puckerman's left arm, preventing Puckerman from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puckerman stands up and waves to Aurelius to follow him.
Puckerman lands with a nice body punch.
Puckerman needs to keep his hands up - Aurelius had a free shot at his head there.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Puckerman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Aurelius catches Puckerman right on the button with a cross.
Aurelius tries to score with a low kick but Puckerman moves his leg out of the way.
Puckerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Puckerman.
Puckerman blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Puckerman ducked under it nicely.
Noah Puckerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puckerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aurelius eats them both and turns towards Puckerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aurelius throws the left hand but Puckerman avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Puckerman coming out on top.
Puckerman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puckerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius throws out a powerful jab.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelius cracks Puckerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Puckerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aurelius.
Aurelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aurelius swings for the body but Puckerman moves out of range.
Puckerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puckerman throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Aurelius throws a leg kick which misses Puckerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Puckerman tries to avoid it.
Puckerman lands a jab to Aurelius's midsection.
Good leg kick by Aurelius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Aurelius.
Puckerman misses with a few strikes there.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Puckerman throws a low kick, looking for Aurelius's leg but Aurelius calmly moves out of range.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lands with an uppercut that bounces Puckerman off the cage and back into range.
Puckerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aurelius staying out of range there.
Nero Aurelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius cracks a nice hook into Puckerman's ribs.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Aurelius takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Puckerman. That snapped Aurelius's head back.
Puckerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aurelius motions for Puckerman to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noah Puckerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Puckerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puckerman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puckerman misses with a body shot.
Puckerman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Puckerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aurelius. That one must have hurt.
Puckerman ducks right into an uppercut from Aurelius.
Puckerman takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puckerman. That did some damage!
Puckerman throws a lazy right hand but Aurelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelius scores with a head kick. Puckerman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aurelius lands with a nice combination. Puckerman backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Noah Puckerman has been cut.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius swings for the body but Puckerman moves out of range.
Puckerman connects with a body shot that sends Aurelius's belly button to the back.
Nero Aurelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puckerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with the body kick
and Puckerman counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aurelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Puckerman.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Puckerman ducked under it nicely.
Puckerman slips a straight right by Aurelius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Puckerman.
Puckerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Aurelius.

Puckerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puckerman keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Puckerman keeps moving.
Puckerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aurelius manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puckerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aurelius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Our winner, Nero Aurelius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.