PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leanardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leanardo Nogueira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Python
vs
Nogueira

150 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leanardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Python feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Python postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Python might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Python is in close to Nogueira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Python throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely.
Python being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Python postures up.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Python is one step ahead there.
Python keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nogueira's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Python works over Nogueira with some ground and pound from guard.
Python knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Python working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Python.
Python tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Python content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Nogueira pushes a forearm under Python's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Python is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leanardo Nogueira!