PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Nogue comes to the cage accompanied by Scred Connexion - Partis de rien. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hades's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Le Nogue
vs
Hades

177 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

191 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Nogue is defended easily by Hades.
Hades connects with a jab.
Hades connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hades throws out a loose jab but Le Nogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt - Hades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Nogue blocks the leg kick.
Hades scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Nogue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Nogue.
Hades scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Nogue should have avoided that one.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hades finds it's way through Le Nogue's defenses.
Le Nogue takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hades fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Le Nogue sprawls well initially but Hades persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Le Nogue is staying active underneath Hades, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hades is controlling the pace.
Le Nogue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hades is working away from the top position though.
Le Nogue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hades.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hades wants to pass to mount but Le Nogue is defending the position.
Hades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Nogue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hades scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hades passes to full mount!
Hades looking to ground and pound but Le Nogue is blocking nicely.
Le Nogue wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hades.
Hades punching from mount but Le Nogue doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades working Le Nogue over with strikes here.
Hades tries to control but Le Nogue wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Hades there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Le Nogue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hades's lack of action.
Le Nogue wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Nogue's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Nogue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hades.
Le Nogue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hades.
Le Nogue pushes Hades off looking to stand but Hades dives back in and keeps control.
Le Nogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Nogue is not content to let Hades control the position.
Le Nogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hades is trying to control the action in half guard but Le Nogue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hades misses with a head shot. Le Nogue uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hades dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Danga de danga de dang - Hades scores with a four punch combination!
Hades lands a jab to the head.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hades as he avoids it easily.
Hades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Nogue.
Hades looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hades throws a shot to the body.
Le Nogue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hades swivels and escapes.
Le Nogue tries to clinch
and Hades counters with a two punch combo.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Nogue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Nogue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Le Nogue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hades with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Nogue. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hades misses with the combination.
Hades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Nogue under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hades looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Nogue is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Nogue.
Hades lands a jab to Le Nogue's midsection.
A cross from Hades lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Hades as he connects with a hook.
Hades cracks Le Nogue with a good jab.
Hades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Nogue.
Hades tries to clinch there but Le Nogue circles away.
Le Nogue dives in and grabs Hades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hades pushes down on Le Nogue's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hades tries to clinch but Le Nogue moves out of range.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown
and Hades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Nogue gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Nogue slips a jab and a cross from Hades.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Nogue's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Nogue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Nogue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hades shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Nogue tries to sprawl out of it but Hades keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Nogue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Nogue moves away.
Hades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown
and Hades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hades lands a nice hook to Le Nogue's body. Le Nogue takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Nogue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Nogue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hades pinned against the cage. Hades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Nogue on the side of the head.
Hades's corner calls for a 1-2. Hades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue moves out of range of the leg kick from Hades.
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hades throws a leg kick but Le Nogue sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hades fails to land the takedown.
Hades slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Nogue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hades is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Nogue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hades somewhat.
Le Nogue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hades sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Nogue somewhat.
Hades throws a leg kick but Le Nogue sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hades fails to land with a series of punches.
Hades misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Hades.
Hades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Nogue under the eye.
Hades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Hades misses with a few strikes there.

Hades rushes Le Nogue and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hades digs a right hand into Le Nogue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Nogue's gas tank.

Le Nogue manages to break the clinch.
Hades connects with a looping right hand.
Hades leaves Le Nogue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Le Nogue scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hades looking for a sweep. Not yet Hades, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Le Nogue slips a jab and a cross from Hades.
Le Nogue shoots in and drives through. Hades sprawls well.
Le Nogue tries to clinch up but Hades circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Nogue fails to land the takedown.
Hades changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Nogue tries to avoid it but Hades manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Nogue to the ground. Le Nogue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hades 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 Le Nogue has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Nogue and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastien Le Nogue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hades tries to sprawl out of it but Le Nogue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hades is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Hades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Nogue doesn't seem phased though.
Hades throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A cross from Hades lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hades getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Le Nogue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hades throws a combination. Le Nogue tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hades tries to work over Le Nogue's front leg with a kick but Le Nogue checks it.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hades will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hades fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Nogue shoots in but Hades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hades scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Hades coming out on top.
Le Nogue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Nogue sprawls well. Le Nogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hades gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades connects with a nice looking jab.
Hades tries to bum rush Le Nogue with a series of wild strikes but Le Nogue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hades moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hades motions for Le Nogue to come forward. Hades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Nogue.
Hades connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Nogue tries for a takedown but Hades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hades avoids the body shot from Le Nogue.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hades.
Hades cracks Le Nogue with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hades as Le Nogue shoots in.
Hades fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades lands a jab to the head.
Hades lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hades 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.
Bastien Le Nogue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Nogue moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Le Nogue checks a leg kick.
Hades scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Nogue should have avoided that one.
Hades jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Nogue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Nogue wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Nogue checks a leg kick.
Le Nogue blocks a leg kick.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a takedown. Hades tries to sprawl out of it but Le Nogue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hades looks to land a body kick but Le Nogue moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Nogue pinned against the cage. Le Nogue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bastien Le Nogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Nogue throws a series of punches but Hades moves out of range.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Hades.
Hades swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Hades.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hades 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hades!
Sam Hades very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.