PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lightning Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iran Nogueira (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.

Flash
vs
Nogueira

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lightning Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iran Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Flash tries to clinch up.
Flash blocks the body kick.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Flash.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nogueira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nogueira scores with a head kick.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Flash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Flash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flash wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Flash shoots in but no luck this time.
Flash tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nogueira has Flash pressed against the cage.

Flash manages to pull guard.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Flash.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Flash throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nogueira won't allow Flash to sweep him here.
Flash has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Flash blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flash avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Flash moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Nogueira misses with a low kick as Flash jumps back.
Flash throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Flash misses.
Flash is looking to clinch but Nogueira is avoiding it.
Flash shoots for a takedown but Nogueira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iran Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.
Flash fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lightning Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flash throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.

It looks like Iran Nogueira has been cut.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Nogueira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Flash on that attempt.
A head kick by Nogueira misses

and Flash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flash stops Nogueira from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira trying to control here.

Flash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira keeping hold of Flash's head, controlling as best he can.
Flash wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is holding on to half guard well.
Nogueira trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flash manages to pass to mount!

Flash swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nogueira is now in Flash's guard. A big mistake from Flash there, giving up the dominant position!

Nogueira stands and steps away. Flash gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nogueira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Nogueira has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lightning Flash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iran Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks the body kick.
Nogueira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Flash moves out of range easily.
Nogueira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flash.
A clash of legs there as Flash blocks the low kick.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flash is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Flash circles away and we're back to standing.

Flash scores a takedown into full mount!
Flash tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira really wants to buck Flash off and get back to his feet.
Flash trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flash wants to finish this one by submission but Nogueira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flash.
Nogueira wants to hold on but Flash pushes him away.
Nogueira tries to buck Flash off but he can't manage it.
Nogueira wants to hold on but Flash pushes him away.
Nogueira regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira won't allow Flash to pass to mount.

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.
Flash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.

Nogueira has one foot on Flash's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Flash tries to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
Flash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flash shoots in but Nogueira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nogueira's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face as Flash controls the position.
Flash working away.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Flash keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flash trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.

Nogueira decides to stand up.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Flash takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Flash gets the takedown into side control.
Nogueira pushes Flash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Flash keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flash off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lightning Flash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iran Nogueira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Flash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nogueira can pounce on him.
Lightning Flash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira is looking to chop away at Flash's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nogueira.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt - Nogueira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flash checks a leg kick.
Flash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nogueira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Nogueira misses

and Flash moves into the clinch.

Flash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lightning Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nogueira does it's job there.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nogueira's waist but Nogueira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flash off to one side.
Nogueira throws a low kick, looking for Flash's leg but Flash calmly moves out of range.
Flash avoids the head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt

and Flash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flash.

Nogueira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick
and Flash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Nogueira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash shoots for a takedown but Nogueira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flash. Flash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Flash moves out of range.
Nogueira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nogueira misses with a body punch

and Flash counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira trying to strike off his back.
Flash wants to get up but he can't break Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nogueira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Flash defends it easily.

Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flash is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira is adopting a defensive guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nogueira counters with a left and a right that stings Flash.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Flash moves out of range.
Flash throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Flash wants to clinch.
Iran Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira scores with a leg kick.
Flash looks for a takedown but Nogueira sprawls well.
Flash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nogueira's waist but Nogueira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flash off to one side.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flash swivels and escapes.
Lightning Flash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flash has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lightning Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lightning Flash!