PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beuys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandercy Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandercy Nogueira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Beuys
vs
Nogueira

188 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Beuys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandercy Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beuys shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nogueira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beuys will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nogueira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beuys is controlling him well.
Nogueira tries to buck Beuys off but Beuys is having none of it.
Beuys is staying tight to Nogueira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Beuys seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.

Beuys working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Beuys controlling the position.
Nogueira is trying to control Beuys's posture but Beuys avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beuys swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Beuys circles away easily

and Beuys counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beuys working away.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Beuys slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira being controlled for a moment.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nogueira is pushing Beuys's head away, looking to escape. Beuys manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Beuys has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beuys lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nogueira misses with a body punch
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nogueira throws a shot from downtown. Beuys moves away and avoids it.
Beuys circles away from the clinch attempt

and Beuys counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beuys not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nogueira wants to stand but Beuys is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Beuys dominated that round.
That's time! Beuys's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nogueira tries for a takedown but Beuys circles away easily

and Beuys counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nogueira's guard now.
Beuys pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Beuys passes into half guard.
Nogueira wants to control but Beuys passes into side.
Beuys just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control but Beuys postures up.
Nogueira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Beuys decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nogueira to his feet.
Nogueira misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogueira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Nogueira misses.
Beuys throws a good cross that connects.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
enabling Beuys to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Beuys smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beuys.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Beuys controls the position from side control.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Hans Beuys overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beuys content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Beuys has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nogueira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nogueira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beuys's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Beuys dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nogueira fails with the takedown

and Beuys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beuys keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira is looking to escape.
Beuys takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beuys is thwarting Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Beuys stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hans Beuys.

Nogueira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Beuys gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nogueira looking to control.

Beuys stands up and waves to Nogueira to follow him.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Beuys circles away easily
and Beuys makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nogueira wants to clinch

and Beuys counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beuys wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control the action here but instead Beuys manages to pass to full mount!
Beuys controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira tries to hold on but Beuys postures up.
Beuys content just to control the position here.
Nogueira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beuys controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira wants to control but Beuys is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Beuys gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hans Beuys is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beuys is looking to work his way around to Nogueira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Beuys avoids the attempt from Nogueira to control.
Beuys tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Beuys showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beuys has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Beuys!