PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brunta Nguana (ranked 1442 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Marc Schlager (ranked 167 p4p, 237 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brunta Nguana has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brunta Nguana seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nguana
vs
Schlager

179 cm
19
166
5 - 5 - 0

172 cm
26
155
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunta Nguana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Schlager!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schlager swivels and escapes.
Schlager wants to counter with a clinch but Nguana pushes him away.
Nguana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schlager but Schlager pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Nguana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguana moves nicely into side control.
Schlager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlager is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager sneaks back into half guard.
Nguana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nguana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schlager tries to reverse the position but Nguana maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager gets back to half guard.
Nguana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Nguana is looking for a kimura but Schlager is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguana to get the leverage.

Schlager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nguana pulls his head out easily.
Nguana is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nguana is pressing down on Schlager's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schlager is holding on for now.
Nguana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nguana wants to pass the guard but Schlager is defending well.
Schlager on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana drops an elbow to the side of Schlager's head.

Nguana is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguana is really struggling to control Schlager but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Schlager actively working from the bottom here.

Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schlager with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Schlager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Schlager actively working from the bottom here.

Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schlager is refusing to be controlled, as Nguana sits in half guard.

Schlager looking for submissions off his back.

Schlager has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nguana escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nguana!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nguana is trying to get an arm triangle but Schlager is defending well.
Schlager is looking to regain half guard here but Nguana keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nguana cracks Schlager with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schlager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlager tries to buck Nguana off but Nguana is having none of it.
Schlager takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schlager tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlager taking a bit of punishment here - Nguana scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlager is not content to let Nguana control the position.
Schlager manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nguana's best efforts.

Schlager looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nguana drives through with a takedown into Schlager's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nguana wants to control from the top but Schlager keeps moving.

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

Schlager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nguana defends it easily.
Nguana advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nguana lands an elbow.

Nguana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schlager knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager is looking for a sweep.
Nguana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Schlager tries to improve position but can't.
Nguana looks up at the clock and then as Schlager takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nguana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schlager is trying to improve his position.
Schlager is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nguana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nguana trying to control from half guard but Schlager is working away.
Schlager tries to roll over but Nguana keeps him under control.
Nguana wants to take a breather but Schlager is having none of it.
Nguana controlling the action here.

Schlager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguana trying to control the action but Schlager is working from the bottom.

Nguana moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schlager.
Schlager tries to improve position but can't.
Schlager manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nguana is controlling Schlager's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nguana wants to get back to full guard.

Schlager is looking for a kimura but Nguana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlager to get the leverage.

Nguana actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schlager seems to be working for a kimura but Nguana defends the submission attempt.
Schlager is breathing heavily.
Schlager wants to free his trapped foot but Nguana is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Schlager is looking for a kimura but Nguana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlager to get the leverage.
Nguana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nguana wants to control but Schlager is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Schlager wants to work for an arm triangle but Nguana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nguana tries to roll over but Schlager keeps him under control.

Schlager is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nguana sees it coming and defends easily.

Schlager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four 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.

Schlager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nguana moves into full guard.

Schlager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nguana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Schlager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nguana is tightening it up a little... Schlager has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Schlager reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Schlager taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nguana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brunta Nguana!
Our winner, Brunta Nguana, 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.