PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Down - Stone the Crow. Christian Nolan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nolan
vs
Time

195 cm
28
212 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

183 cm
33
225 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Prime Time!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time throws a leg kick
and Nolan counters with a thumping low kick.
Time misses the body punch
and Time takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Time feints a jab promting Nolan to slip. Time then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nolan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Christian Nolan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Nolan moves out of range as Time throws a body kick.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.

Time pushes Nolan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nolan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Time lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nolan as Time tries to tie him up.
Nolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time lands an uppercut.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
Time can't get the takedown.

Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Time throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Time shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christian Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nolan throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
Nolan throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
Nolan cracks Time with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nolan.
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Time.
Nolan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Time fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Time clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nolan.
Nolan controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan lands an elbow inside that Time shrugs off.
Nolan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nolan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan missing with knees to the body.
Time misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Nolan.
Nolan throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
Nolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nolan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Time misses with a hook to the ribs.

Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nolan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Time.
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!
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.

Time closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Time lands in his opponent's guard.
Nolan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Time is fighting to break Nolan's control of his arms but Nolan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Time throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nolan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Time trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time looking to pass the guard.
Nolan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Christian Nolan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Nolan is just out of range.
Nolan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Time bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Time working the strikes but Nolan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Time looks to land a strike but Nolan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Time wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nolan pulls Time in close to his closed guard and prevents Time from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nolan trying to keep a closed guard but Time is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a big elbow that misses.
Nolan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nolan content just to control the position here.
Time is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Time is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nolan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Time bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan 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.

Christian Nolan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nolan swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Nolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christian Nolan is winning the standup battle so far.
Time moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Time connects with a body shot.
Nolan lands a leg kick that knocks Time off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time wants to slow Nolan down by chopping away at his legs.
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Time moves out of range easily.
Time stuns Nolan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Time moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nolan blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time is looking to clinch but Nolan is avoiding it.
Time cracks a nice hook into Nolan's ribs.
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 Christian Nolan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
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.

Nolan cracks Time with an open hand slap.
Nolan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Nolan throws the kick towards the body but Time avoids it.
Nolan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Time throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Time. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Time.
Time takes one on the button.
Nolan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nolan finds it's way round the side to connect with Time's head.
Time takes a swing at Nolan's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nolan's waist but Nolan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Time off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Nolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nolan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nolan cracks the inside of Time's front leg.
Time throws a low kick, looking for Nolan's leg but Nolan calmly moves out of range.
Nolan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Nolan checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Time is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nolan rather than just go for the knockout.
Time takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan scores with a nice strike.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nolan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Time rushes Nolan and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nolan.
Good body shot from Nolan.

Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Nolan stuns Time with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nolan.
Nolan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Time's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nolan has closed the distance and engaged Time in a clinch.
Nolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Time is rocked!
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolan misses with an elbow over the top.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow.
Nolan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A knee to the head by Nolan.
Time is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him?
Time is looking to control Nolan's arms but Nolan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Time has his back to the cage.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time seems to have recovered his senses.
Nolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nolan pushes Time back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan has Time pressed against the cage, preventing Time from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Time slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Nolan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nolan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Nolan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Time tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Nolan.
A short uppercut from Nolan.
A short right from Nolan.
Nolan missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Time.
Nolan lands with a short shot to the head.
Time tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan lands an elbow inside that Time shrugs off.
Nolan misses with a knee strike.

Nolan drops Time with a big knee straight up the middle! Time is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Time pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Nolan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
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.

An inside leg kick lands from Nolan.
Nolan is looking to clinch but Time is avoiding it.
Nolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Nolan.
Nolan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Time.
Time looks to land a right hand but Nolan moved out of range.
Nolan looks for the body kick but Time saw that one coming.
That kick from Nolan tenderised Time's leg. Time is trying to keep his angry face on.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nolan, right into the meat.
Time is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nolan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Time moves out of range as Nolan throws a body kick.
Nolan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nolan tries to avoid it but Time manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nolan to the ground. Nolan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Time fails with a takedown attempt.
Nolan scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time throws a hook but Nolan avoids it easily.
Time misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Time thows a leg kick but Nolan checks it
and Nolan counters with a body kick.
Nolan thows a body kick. Time tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Nolan lands a left and a right that send Time crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nolan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nolan.
Time's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
Time throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Time on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nolan leaves Time with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christian Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prime Time.
Time tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nolan scores with a kick to the body.
Nolan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Nice body punch from Nolan.
Nolan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nolan scores with a hook to the body. Time takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Nolan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan lands with a nice body punch.
Nolan scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Nolan had his way with Prime Time in that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Time walks into a left hand.

Time shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Time in particular looking to stall.
Nolan is trying to maintain the position but Time is very close to passing his half guard.
Nolan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Time trying to control from half guard but Nolan is working away.
Nolan is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a strike but Nolan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Time accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Time in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Time is looking to work some ground and pound but Nolan has wrist control.
Nolan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Time postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nolan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nolan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
Time throwing strikes from guard but Nolan blocks nicely.
Nolan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Time throws an elbow that misses. Nolan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Time's guard. Nice move by Nolan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time wants to sweep but no luck.
Time keeping full guard, as Nolan tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nolan controls the pace.
Time looking for a sweep. Not yet Time, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nolan misses with a low kick.
Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nolan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nolan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Time misses with a left hand
and Nolan counters with a low kick, right behind Time 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time checks a low kick from Nolan.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Time.
Nolan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nolan looks to land a combination. Time sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Time has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nolan.
Time pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prime Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nolan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nolan sprawls well. Nolan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Time gets slowly back to his feet.
Time is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nolan thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nolan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Nolan!
Christian Nolan retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Christian Nolan gave a big smile as he said 'Prime Time eh? Well, I dont think thats a fitting name at all. Prime beating maybe? Or prime skull fracture?'.