PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCumby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCumby
vs
Nog

200 cm
23
277 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

193 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor McCumby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Nog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCumby lands the left hand.
McCumby misses the jab.
McCumby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nog. Nog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nog throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCumby to the mat! McCumby manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nog wants to pass the guard but McCumby is keeping the position.

Nog has gone for a leg lock! McCumby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nog's guard.
McCumby sitting in guard here, content to control.

Nog looking for a guillotine here but McCumby defends easily.

Nog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCumby stays in close to Nog's body and controls the position.

Nog working for a triangle but McCumby defends it easily.

Nog is looking for a triangle but McCumby pushes his legs off easily.

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nog looking for a guillotine here but McCumby defends easily.
Nog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCumby controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

McCumby rushes Nog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nog pulls McCumby into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCumby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCumby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nog is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCumby wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
McCumby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nog wants to clinch but McCumby slips to the side
and McCumby counters with a three punch combo that has Nog backing up. Nog nods at McCumby to acknowledge the strikes.
McCumby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevor McCumby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCumby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nog striking off his back but it's not causing McCumby any problems.
McCumby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Nog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCumby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nog looking for subs off his back but McCumby has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCumby wants to stand up but Nog has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nog is trying to maintain the position but McCumby is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Nog will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCumby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some wild striking there from Nog.

McCumby drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCumby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCumby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

McCumby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Nog has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCumby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCumby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog being controlled here, momentarily.

Nog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Nog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nog is breathing heavily.

Nog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCumby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCumby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nog actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCumby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby thuds his right hand into Nog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCumby misses with a jab, cross combination.

McCumby drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCumby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McCumby manages to break the clinch.
Big Nog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCumby clinches up with Nog and pushes him back against the cage.
McCumby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trevor McCumby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nog.
Nog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby stands there with Nog around his waist. Nog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nog drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCumby pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCumby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nog shoots and misses
and McCumby counters with a two punch combo.

McCumby clinches.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nog is trying to pull guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCumby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McCumby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McCumby dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McCumby gets a clinch.
Nog struggles to land a body shot inside as McCumby controls his hands.
Nog tries to pull guard but McCumby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCumby stops a takedown attempt from Nog.

Nog turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nog manages to end up in side control.

Nog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCumby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nog's guard! Nice work there by McCumby!

McCumby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nog takes one on the chin but seems OK.

McCumby gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCumby is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Nog actively working from the bottom here.

McCumby stands up out of the half guard.
McCumby's corner calls for a 1-2. McCumby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCumby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

McCumby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nog is trying to pull guard but McCumby has him pressed against the cage.
Trevor McCumby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Nog.

McCumby manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCumby lands with a cross.
Nog drops his hands momentarily and McCumby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

McCumby drives through and clinches with Nog against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nog has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCumby after a bit of a struggle.

McCumby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nog takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from McCumby.
Nog swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McCumby breaks the clinch.
McCumby scores with a nice right hand.
McCumby connects with the punch.
McCumby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCumby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nog on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Nog misses.
Nog takes one to the side of the head.
McCumby connects with a looping right hand.
Nog takes one to the side of the head.
McCumby cracks Nog with a good jab.
McCumby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCumby moves into the clinch.
Nog fails to pull guard.
Nog has McCumby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCumby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nog tries a body shot but McCumby blocks it.
Nog jumps guard but McCumby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCumby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nog.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nog tries to pull guard but McCumby holds him up against the cage and eventually Nog drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McCumby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCumby 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor McCumby!