PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 3036 p4p, 288 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 3593 p4p, 330 weight class). Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Theodore Nouveau's chin.

Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
vs
Nouveau

170 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buonarroti Simoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head.

It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Buonarroti Simoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Nouveau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buonarroti Simoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buonarroti Simoni's waist but Buonarroti Simoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.

Nouveau drives through and clinches with Buonarroti Simoni against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buonarroti Simoni just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nouveau looks winded!
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni letting Nouveau take a breather here.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buonarroti Simoni can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buonarroti Simoni working Nouveau over with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nouveau prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Nouveau is rocked!

Buonarroti Simoni tightens his grip and picks Nouveau up, before dumping him to the ground. Nouveau manages to land in guard.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Buonarroti Simoni finish him?
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to land a body kick
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nouveau's sensitive parts.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a body kick that stops Nouveau in his tracks momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice body kick.
Nouveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nouveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Nouveau's front leg.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nouveau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buonarroti Simoni.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Buonarroti Simoni gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nouveau's calf.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nouveau's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a hook.
Nouveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Buonarroti Simoni throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Buonarroti Simoni tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buonarroti Simoni walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau controlling the action here.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nouveau tries to escape but Buonarroti Simoni has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Nouveau right now.
Buonarroti Simoni gets his hands free as Nouveau looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni biding his time, controlling Nouveau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position well here. Nouveau rolled but Buonarroti Simoni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked the fans post fight for their support.