PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Fry (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.

Noble
vs
Fry

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Fry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Noble counters with a takedown into side control.

Noble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noble looks up at the clock and then as Fry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Noble smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fry, who protects the arm well.
Fry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noble working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fry, who protects the arm well.
Fry pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble with the ground and pound but Fry regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fry tries to kick Noble off but Noble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Noble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fry has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fry is defending against the submission attempts here by Noble.

Noble is trying to work for a kimura but Fry is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Noble is looking for a kimura but Fry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noble to get the leverage.

Noble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fry has managed to free his arm - good work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noble is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fry as he works his way to full guard.
Fry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Fry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Noble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fry dives on top into guard.

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.

Noble looking for subs off his back but Fry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noble tries to kick Fry off but Fry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Noble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fry prevents Noble from standing back up.
Noble scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fry manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble really wants to buck Fry off and get back to his feet.
Noble is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Noble really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fry misses with a head shot.

Noble bucks up and throws Fry to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philip Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fry lands with a nice combination. Noble backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lester Noble will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fry throws a body shot but no joy.
Noble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fry jabs Noble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Fry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fry connects with a jab.
A cross from Fry lands.
Fry lands a nice shot to the body.
Noble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noble tries to move into range but Fry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Philip Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry misses with a two punch combination.
Noble attempts a counter takedown but Fry avoids it well and moves away.
Fry misses the shot to the body.
Noble walks into a stiff left hand from Fry.
Fry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Fry drops Noble with a left right combo! Fry follows him down to the ground into side control.

Noble is rocked!
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!
Noble is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noble is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fry is controlling him well.

Fry stands up and beckons Noble to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fry.
Philip Fry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fry.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
Fry digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Noble counters with a takedown into side control.

Noble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Noble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Noble tries for a kimura but Fry is defending well.

Noble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Noble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fry works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fry's head.

Noble seems to be looking for submissions.
Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fry's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Fry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fry lands with a nice combination. Noble backs away looking to recover.
Fry digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.
Fry digs a good hook to Noble's body.
Fry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fry works Noble's body with a nice hook.
Fry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Fry drops Noble with a right and a left! Fry comes rushing in but Noble regains his composure and manages to keep Fry in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fry stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry lands a really nice looking cross but Noble seems unphased.
Noble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fry misses with a few strikes there.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fry misses with a two punch combination.

Fry drops Noble with a left right combo! Fry follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Noble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noble is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noble seems to have got his legs back now.
Noble is trying to get back to half guard.
Fry controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is trying to buck Fry off.
Noble tries to improve position but can't.
Noble is trying to buck Fry off.
Lester Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fry stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Fry fights it but they end up in guard.

Noble drops back looking for a leg! Fry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fry manages to kick Noble off! Noble jumps back into Fry's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Fry's brow.

Noble drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noble has Fry in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noble is looking for a triangle here but Fry uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Noble is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noble 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.
Fry working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Fry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fry 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Philip Fry!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Philip Fry!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Philip Fry!

Philip Fry wins by unanimous decision!