PFC 1- The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wesker Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesker Snider could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evangelista Nunes's chin.

Snider
vs
Nunes

177 cm
24
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesker Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evangelista Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes throws a head kick that Snider semi-blocks.
Snider shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snider blocks a leg kick.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snider has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nunes.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes lands with a nice body kick.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider blocks the body kick.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Snider.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Snider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snider is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snider is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes throws a body kick that misses.
Snider wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider fails with a takedown attempt.
Snider is looking to clinch.
No luck for Snider with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesker Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snider shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Snider moves out of range easily.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snider moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Snider as Nunes shoots in.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snider tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snider under the eye.
Snider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snider tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Snider is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Snider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Snider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off.
Nunes scores with a kick to the body.
Snider is looking to clinch.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snider slaps away a takedown attempt from Nunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunes but Nunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snider is looking to clinch.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Snider.
Snider fails to land the takedown.
Snider checks a leg kick.
Nunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snider will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evangelista Nunes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Snider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snider tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Snider really felt that one!
Snider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nunes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snider darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a big head kick but Snider shrugs it off.
Nunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider tries to clinch up.

Snider shoots in and bounces Nunes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snider is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Nunes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snider passes into half guard.
Nunes tries to get to full guard but Snider has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snider moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nunes.
Nunes is looking to regain half guard here but Snider keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Snider stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snider closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
Snider tries to land a knee to the head but Nunes blocks with his arms.
Snider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snider pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snider landing knees to the head.
Nunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes just leaning against Snider, taking a breather.
Snider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nunes is keeping busy.
Snider will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nunes tries to stall but Snider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evangelista Nunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Snider tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. Snider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nunes shoots in looking for a takedown but Snider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nunes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Snider.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesker Snider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snider wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Snider after a bit of a struggle.
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Snider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snider tries a knee to the head but Nunes blocks it.
Snider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nunes looking to stall.
Nunes is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Nunes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snider walks away with a smile on his face. Nunes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wesker Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelista Nunes.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sniders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Snider down.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Snider tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Nunes throws a front kick that sends Snider stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Snider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Snider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evangelista Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snider.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snider wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Snider tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Nunes jabs at Snider's body.
Nunes throws a wild body kick that Snider sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snider is defended easily by Nunes.
Snider tries to clinch up.
Snider tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Nunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Snider looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a good low kick that Snider was not able to check.
Snider wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Snider.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Snider slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.

Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider lands a knee to the head.
Snider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evangelista Nunes.
I've got Nunes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Evangelista Nunes!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Evangelista Nunes!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Evangelista Nunes!

Evangelista Nunes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konar Macloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Penties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macloud comes to the cage accompanied by Nutz on Ur Chin. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Macloud
vs
Penties

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konar Macloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Penties!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penties throws a body kick the misses
and Macloud counters with an inside leg kick.
Macloud leaves Penties with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penties fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Macloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Penties which made him look bad.
Penties throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macloud.
Penties tries to close the distance and clinch but Macloud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macloud thows a body shot but no joy.

Macloud shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Penties is trying to defend but Macloud finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macloud is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Penties reverses the position - he's now on top in Macloud's guard.
Macloud wants to stand but Penties is controlling the position.
Macloud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penties is one step ahead there.
Penties is looking to advance position but Macloud has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macloud throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Macloud goes for an armbar but Penties turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penties.
Macloud working a defensive guard but Penties manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macloud is trying to get back to half guard.
Penties has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Macloud!
Macloud tries to buck Penties off but he can't manage it.
Penties throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macloud because Penties loaded up on that one.
Macloud is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penties landing shots from mount.
Macloud is breathing heavily.
Penties scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Penties can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macloud is looking to escape.
Macloud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penties on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Penties is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Macloud has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Macloud!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Penties will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A good leg kick by Penties.
Penties wants to clinch.
Penties wants to clinch but Macloud slips to the side
and Macloud counters with a leg kick.
Ben Penties seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penties lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Macloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penties.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penties.
Penties darts in trying to clinch

so Macloud counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Macloud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macloud throwing strikes from guard but Penties blocks nicely.
Macloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Macloud throws an elbow that misses. Penties uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macloud's guard. Nice move by Penties!
Penties trying to control but Macloud is working from the bottom.

Macloud working for submissions but it's allowed Penties to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macloud is looking for a sweep. Penties is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penties passes the guard and advances to mount!
Macloud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macloud is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Penties tries to control but Macloud wriggling away.

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.

Penties swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Penties!
Ben Penties made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Guys thank you for coming out to watch my 1st fight tonight and i be coming back for more in the cage until next time'.