PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loren Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcazar Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nolan
vs
Tomas

208 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loren Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alcazar Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Nolan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nolan circles away.

Tomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nolan, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loren Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alcazar Tomas.
Nolan goes for a takedown attempt but Tomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomas is pressed up against the cage. Nolan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomas down to the mat. Tomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alcazar Tomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas misses with a takedown attempt - Nolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nolan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Tomas pushes him off.
Nolan leaves Tomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nolan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nolan attempts a counter takedown but Tomas avoids it well and moves away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tomas has eaten all the pies!
Nolan avoids the head kick by Tomas.
Tomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nolan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tomas shoots and misses
and Nolan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomas looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nolan.
And Tomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Nolan pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tomas closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan is stalling here.
Tomas missing with knees to the body.

Nolan pulls guard.
Tomas wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Tomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan is trying to keep Tomas in close.
Nolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nolan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomas's guard.

Nolan throwing strikes but missing.
Nolan throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tomas wants to sweep but no luck.

Tomas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nolan uses it to pass to side control.
Nolan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nolan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tomas is avoiding damage well.
Tomas is not content to let Nolan control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomas is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loren Nolan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tomas has Nolan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but Tomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nolan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomas.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomas to keep the fight standing.
Nolan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomas walks away with a smile on his face. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loren Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tomas moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomas walks away with a smile on his face. Nolan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tomas shoots in for a double leg but Nolan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nolan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Tomas clinches.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomas to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan jumps guard but Tomas stands there with Nolan around his waist. Nolan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomas tries for a takedown but Nolan manages to get underhooks.
Nolan is pressed up against the cage. Tomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nolan down to the mat. Nolan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tomas moves into the clinch.
Nolan is working for takedown but Tomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Tomas won't allow it.
Nolan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nolan is stalling here.

Tomas pulls guard.
Tomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomas, not yet.
Tomas is pulling down on Nolan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nolan, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomas working a defensive guard here.
Tomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nolan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan stopping the sweep attempt from Tomas.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Tomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Tomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.
Tomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Tomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Tomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.
Nolan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but Tomas has him pressed against the cage.
Nolan tries to pull guard but Tomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.

Tomas breaks the clinch.
Tomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Nolan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.

Tomas clinches up with Nolan and pushes him back against the cage.
Nolan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Nolan gets control of Tomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nolan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Tomas gets to his feet - Nolan follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tomas jumps into guard, dragging Nolan to the mat.
Tomas looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcazar Tomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nolan shoots in and bounces Tomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tomas pushes Nolan off and gets back to his feet.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nolan as he avoids it easily.
Nolan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomas thuds his right hand into Nolan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Loren Nolan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nolan shoots in and bounces Tomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tomas working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nolan manages to get himself to full guard.

Tomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nolan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Tomas with that takedown attempt.
Loren Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alcazar Tomas.
Tomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomas tries to avoid it but Nolan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomas to the ground. Tomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nolan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nolan somewhat.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown but Nolan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nolan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomas counters with a big head kick but Nolan shrugs it off.
Tomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Nolan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nolan throws a strike but Tomas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tomas wants to control but Nolan is keeping him busy.
Nolan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tomas is looking for a kimura here.
Nolan is not content to let Tomas control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas wants to free his trapped foot but Nolan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nolan landing a few short strikes.
Tomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nolan wants to hold on but Tomas pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nolan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Nolan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alcazar Tomas.
I think Tomas 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alcazar Tomas!