PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Noguer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Noguer
vs
Kuzmejniev

188 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Noguer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Noguer. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmejniev as Noguer shoots in.
Noguer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noguer.
Noguer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Noguer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noguer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noguer avoids the head kick by Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuzmejniev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noguer.
Noguer misses with a combination
and Kuzmejniev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noguer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzmejniev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noguer somewhat.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Roger Noguer has been cut.
Kuzmejniev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noguer momentarily.
Noguer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noguer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noguer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noguer misses with a two punch combination.

Kuzmejniev tries to sprawl but Noguer drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Noguer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuzmejniev tries to get to full guard but Noguer has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev keeping control of the position.

Noguer is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuzmejniev trying to hold on to Noguer's head to control him but Noguer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noguer wants to control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him busy.

Kuzmejniev is defending against the submission attempts here by Noguer.

Noguer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Noguer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Noguer keeps him under control.

Kuzmejniev is defending against the submission attempts here by Noguer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noguer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuzmejniev keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlato Kuzmejniev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Noguer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Noguer fails with the takedown.
Noguer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuzmejniev swivels and escapes.
Noguer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuzmejniev counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Noguer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noguer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noguer tries for a takedown but Kuzmejniev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuzmejniev lands with a nice body punch.

Noguer gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuzmejniev is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noguer is looking for a kimura here.
Kuzmejniev is positioning himself well to prevent Noguer advancing to mount.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
Kuzmejniev controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noguer seems to be looking for submissions.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.

Noguer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuzmejniev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Noguer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuzmejniev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Noguer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
Noguer trying to control from half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away.

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

Noguer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuzmejniev defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev is trying to get back to full guard.

Noguer is working for a submission of some sort.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuzmejniev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Noguer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuzmejniev is just riding it out for now. Noguer eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Noguer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Noguer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Noguer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuzmejniev sprawls well initially but Noguer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Noguer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Noguer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuzmejniev is looking to improve his position.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuzmejniev has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noguer is trying to work for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
Kuzmejniev is pressing down on Noguer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Noguer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noguer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Noguer advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguer prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.

Noguer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuzmejniev defends it well.

Noguer seems to be working for a kimura but Kuzmejniev defends the submission attempt.

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

Noguer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuzmejniev sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguer wants to pass to mount but Kuzmejniev is defending the position.

Noguer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Noguer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuzmejniev is just riding it out for now. Noguer eventually gives up the hold.
Kuzmejniev wants to improve his position but Noguer is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguer stalling.
Kuzmejniev is positioning himself well to prevent Noguer advancing to mount.
Noguer is thwarting Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the position.
Roger Noguer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Noguer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Noguer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noguer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Noguer!