PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Granger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Granger
vs
Nosnom

225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
25
245 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snowman Nosnom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws a nice head kick!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Granger enables Nosnom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Granger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nosnom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nosnom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now.
Granger wants to sweep here but Nosnom controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nosnom trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.

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

Nosnom drops back looking for a leg! Granger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Granger manages to kick Nosnom off! Nosnom jumps back into Granger's guard.
Nosnom pushing down on Granger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nosnom passes to full mount!
Nosnom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Granger tries to reverse the position but Nosnom maintains control.

Nosnom goes for an armbar but Granger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Granger.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Granger drops back looking for a leg! Nosnom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nosnom manages to kick Granger off! Granger jumps back into Nosnom's guard.

Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Granger drops back looking for a leg! Nosnom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nosnom manages to kick Granger off! Granger jumps back into Nosnom's guard.
Granger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nosnom on the ground.
Granger wants to pass the guard but Nosnom is keeping the position.

Granger drops back looking for a leg! Nosnom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nosnom manages to kick Granger off! Granger jumps back into Nosnom's guard.
Granger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Granger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Granger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nosnom pushes a forearm under Granger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Granger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snowman Nosnom!