PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Noguera Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Noguera Junior
vs
Koslov

185 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Noguera Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Koslov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noguera Junior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koslov is staying active underneath Noguera Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov wants to control but Noguera Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noguera Junior is trying to control. Koslov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Noguera Junior prevents Koslov from improving his position.
Noguera Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koslov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Noguera Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noguera Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koslov's head.
Noguera Junior wants to pass to mount but Koslov is defending the position.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noguera Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Noguera Junior is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koslov moves into full guard.
Noguera Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Koslov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Noguera Junior escapes and throws Koslov's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noguera Junior decides to stand back up.
Koslov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noguera Junior.
Noguera Junior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koslov as he jumps to the side.

Koslov moves into the clinch successfully.
Koslov is stalling here.

Koslov pulls guard successfully.
Noguera Junior trying to control but Koslov is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koslov wants to sweep here but Noguera Junior controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov looking to control.
Noguera Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koslov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noguera Junior is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Koslov.
Noguera Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Noguera Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koslov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noguera Junior stands up.

Koslov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noguera Junior is trying to defend but Koslov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koslov prevents Noguera Junior from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Noguera Junior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Koslov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noguera Junior is trying to defend but Koslov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noguera Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koslov in particular looking to stall.
Noguera Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koslov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koslov's back!
Noguera Junior punches the canvas rather than the man.
Koslov is covering up but some of the strikes from Noguera Junior are getting through and doing damage.
Koslov trying to control the hands but Noguera Junior breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noguera Junior looking to hold on to the position here but Koslov rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Noguera Junior wanted to stand there but Koslov had control of the position.
Noguera Junior wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Koslov wants to sweep here but Noguera Junior controlling him for the moment.
Noguera Junior looking to sit in guard and control but Koslov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Noguera Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noguera Junior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Noguera Junior misses with a takedown attempt

and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noguera Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noguera Junior tries to kick Koslov off but Koslov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koslov controlling the pace.
Koslov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Noguera Junior is in a horrible position here. Koslov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov landing strikes from the mount.
Koslov controlling the pace for now.
Koslov lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov controlling the pace for now.
Noguera Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Koslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Koslov swings for the body but Noguera Junior moves out of range.

Noguera Junior gets caught flat footed, as Koslov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koslov postures up.

Koslov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noguera Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koslov has managed to get both his arms back between Noguera Junior's legs - danger averted.

Koslov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koslov stuffs the takedown attempt from Noguera Junior. Noguera Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Noguera Junior wants to clinch but Koslov slips to the side

and Koslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Koslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koslov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Noguera Junior's thigh. Noguera Junior counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguera Junior working a defensive guard but Koslov manages to pass into side control anyway.

Koslov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noguera Junior shoots and misses

and Koslov counters with a shoot takedown. Noguera Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
Noguera Junior keeping full guard, as Koslov tries to pass.
Koslov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koslov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Koslov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noguera Junior was covering up waiting for the punch and Koslov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koslov is looking to work some ground and pound but Noguera Junior has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koslov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Victor Koslov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Noguera Junior misses with a leg kick

and Koslov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Noguera Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noguera Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguera Junior looking to control.
Koslov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koslov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noguera Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noguera Junior wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koslov is now in half guard.
Antonio Noguera Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Koslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Victor Koslov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Victor Koslov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Victor Koslov!

Victor Koslov wins by unanimous decision!