PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between fg Fgfgf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Nunes (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.

Fgfgf
vs
Nunes

200 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, fg Fgfgf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fgfgf misses with a series of wild punches.

Nunes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fgfgf sprawls well initially but Nunes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fgfgf has one foot on Nunes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fgfgf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Fgfgf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Fgfgf shoots in.
Fgfgf dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Fgfgf's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fg Fgfgf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nunes darts in and clinches Fgfgf up against the cage.

Fgfgf pulls guard.
Nunes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nunes passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a couple of short elbows.

Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nunes trying to control the action but Fgfgf is working from the bottom.
Nunes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nunes wants to control but Fgfgf is keeping him busy.
Nunes wants to stand but Fgfgf is controlling his arm.
Nunes controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fgfgf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Fgfgf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Fgfgf regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fgfgf is on top in guard.

Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fgfgf pushing down on Nunes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Nunes is trying to maintain the position but Fgfgf is very close to passing his half guard.
Nunes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fgfgf trying to control from half guard but Nunes is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fgfgf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fgfgf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nunes for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nunes has eaten all the pies!
Fgfgf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Fgfgf ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunes is looking to clinch but Fgfgf is avoiding it.
Fgfgf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nunes just manages to avoid it.
Fgfgf tries to score with a low kick but Nunes moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fgfgf throws a head kick but Nunes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fg Fgfgf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fgfgf shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Fgfgf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Fgfgf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fgfgf tries to clinch up.
Nunes is looking for the big counter here.
Fgfgf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fgfgf.
Fgfgf with a poor takedown

and Nunes counters by moving into the clinch.
Nunes tries to pull guard but Fgfgf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fgfgf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fg Fgfgf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Nunes successfully pulls guard.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Fgfgf from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fgfgf throwing strikes but missing.
Fgfgf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nunes's head.
Fgfgf is fighting to break Nunes's control of his arms but Nunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nunes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fgfgf's guard.

Nunes wanted to stand there but Fgfgf had control of the position.
Nunes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fgfgf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fgfgf looking for a sweep. Not yet Fgfgf, not yet.
Nunes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nunes tries to stand but Fgfgf is controlling his head.
Fgfgf wants to get back to his feet but Nunes drags him back down.
Lucius Nunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes trying to control the position but Fgfgf is working away.
Fgfgf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fgfgf is trying to control but can't.

Fgfgf looking for submissions off his back.
Fgfgf tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nunes tries to stand and escape but Fgfgf is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Fgfgf moves out of range.
Fgfgf shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nunes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fgfgf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fgfgf is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nunes dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fgfgf is not content to let Nunes control the position.
Fgfgf is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nunes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fgfgf tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fgfgf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fgfgf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fgfgf shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Fgfgf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Nunes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fgfgf to the ground. Nunes is now in Fgfgf's guard.

Fgfgf has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nunes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fgfgf is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Fgfgf is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fgfgf jumps guard but Nunes stands there with Fgfgf around his waist. Fgfgf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fg Fgfgf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nunes drags the fight down to the ground.

Nunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fgfgf defends well.

Nunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fgfgf defends well.
Nunes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fgfgf's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fgfgf trying to control the position.
Fgfgf controlling Nunes's posture.
Fgfgf wants to sweep but no luck.

Nunes drops back looking for a leg! Fgfgf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fgfgf manages to kick Nunes off! Nunes jumps back into Fgfgf's guard.
Fgfgf wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Fgfgf keeps moving.
Fgfgf trying to control the position.
Nunes prevents Fgfgf from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fgfgf fails with the takedown

and Nunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Fgfgf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fgfgf wants to take the fight to the mat but Nunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fgfgf avoiding damage as Nunes throws knees to the body.
Nunes has Fgfgf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fgfgf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Fgfgf has him pressed against the cage.

Nunes successfully pulls guard.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Fgfgf from controlling successfully.
Fgfgf stays in close to Nunes's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fgfgf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucius Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!

Lucius Nunes wins by unanimous decision!