PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 1354 p4p, 1315 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 220 p4p, 212 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodthirsty. Spicoli has chosen Money Buy Drugs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nogueira
vs
Spicoli

190 cm
25
215
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
215
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads
Silverback Sweatshop

Fantasy Threads
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Spicoli circles away easily
enabling Spicoli to counter with a crisp jab.

Spicoli gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spicoli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Spicoli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spicoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Spicoli.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Spicoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spicoli tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spicoli to the ground. Spicoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nogueira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spicoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira scrambles back to his feet.

Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spicoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spicoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spicoli lands an uppercut.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a head punch that misses.
Spicoli works on Nogueira's body with a couple of short punches.
Spicoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spicoli misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Spicoli.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spicoli to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira jumps guard but Spicoli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spicoli uses from the top position.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Spicoli tries to pass.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Spicoli from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is trying to keep Spicoli in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nogueira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spicoli has picked Nogueira up and slammed him! Nogueira can't keep hold of the triangle and Spicoli manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Spicoli is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.

Spicoli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nogueira to his feet.

Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spicoli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicoli is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
Spicoli controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Spicoli is retaining full guard.
Spicoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Spicoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira pulls Spicoli in close to his closed guard and prevents Spicoli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spicoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Spicoli is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Spicoli with the inside leg kick.
Nogueira tries to clinch
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spicoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spicoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spicoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nogueira is able to avoid easily.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Spicoli is quick to defend against it.
Spicoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Spicoli circles away.

Nogueira clinches with his opponent.

Nogueira jumps guard and drags Spicoli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Spicoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spicoli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spicoli looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spicoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicoli looking to pass the guard.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Spicoli pushes his legs off easily.
Diego Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Spicoli defends it easily.
Spicoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.

Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spicoli is aware though and is defending well.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Spicoli defends it easily.
Nogueira wants to hit a sweep here but Spicoli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nogueira there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Spicoli isn't that keen on the idea.
Spicoli looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Nogueira looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spicoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nogueira feints and as Spicoli raises his hands in defense, Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Spicoli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira's guard.

Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Spicoli has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Spicoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spicoli trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Spicoli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spicoli prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard but Spicoli has passed into side control.
Spicoli is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Spicoli trying to control the position but Nogueira is working away.
Nogueira wants to control but Spicoli postures up.
Nogueira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spicoli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spicoli controlling the position from side mount.
Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
Nogueira wants to control but Spicoli postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Spicoli wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nogueira moves to clinch but Spicoli breaks away
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nogueira with a body shot.
Spicoli misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spicoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli throws a fast counter high kick but Nogueira manages to duck under it in time.
Spicoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Nogueira's body.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spicoli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
Our winner, Jeff Spicoli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.