PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Noisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lancaster
vs
Noisy

180 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrick Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Noisy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.

Noisy drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Noisy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster being controlled here momentarily.
Noisy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Noisy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Noisy striking off his back but it's not causing Lancaster any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noisy trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Noisy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Noisy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lancaster 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.

Noisy seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster is not content to let Noisy control the position.

Noisy is trying to work for a kimura but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Noisy is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisy tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
Noisy is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
Lancaster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to kick Noisy off but Noisy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster controlling the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredrick Lancaster wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Noisy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lancaster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lancaster has control of Noisy's left arm, preventing Noisy from doing any damage.
Noisy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noisy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noisy postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noisy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fredrick Lancaster just wasn't active enough.
Lancaster shoots and misses

and Noisy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Noisy gets control of Lancaster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Noisy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lancaster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Noisy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lancaster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Noisy pulls down on the head and he's put Lancaster to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Noisy!