PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oisin Nolan (ranked 5673 p4p, 5685 weight class) and Vladimir Simeonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeonov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alex P - Puta Madre. Oisin Nolan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Simeonov's chin.

Nolan
vs
Simeonov

190 cm
19
155
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
150
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Oisin Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Simeonov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeonov scores with a nice head shot.
Vladimir Simeonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nolan slips a straight right by Simeonov.
Nolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nolan drops his hands momentarily and Simeonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simeonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nolan.
Simeonov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Simeonov is looking to clinch but Nolan is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a head kick.
Nolan moves forwards but Simeonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simeonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nolan.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Simeonov.
Simeonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simeonov tries to clinch up but Nolan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nolan moves out of range of the body kick from Simeonov.
Nolan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simeonov sprawls and moves away.

Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Simeonov is trying to force a seperation but Nolan has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nolan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simeonov is trying to keep an underhook but Nolan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simeonov looks winded!
Nolan stalling.

Nolan stands up out of the half guard.
Simeonov misses with a few strikes there.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Simeonov.

Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nolan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nolan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simeonov's guard.

Nolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nolan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nolan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simeonov, up you get!
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simeonov throws a chopping leg kick but Nolan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nolan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Nolan to work.
Simeonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Nolan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nolan manages to end up in side control.
Simeonov wants to get back to his feet but Nolan is dominant here and he's now got Simeonov's back!
Good control from Nolan.

Nolan has managed to slip his arm under Simeonov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Simeonov is tapping out! Submission win for Nolan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oisin Nolan!
The defeated Vladimir Simeonov had this to say: 'Depressing result, but we will come back better than ever!'.