PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tiongson
vs
Nose

191 cm
30
290 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

180 cm
30
210 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiongson sprawls well. Tiongson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.

Nose gets a clinch.
Nose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiongson after a bit of a struggle.
Nose prevents Tiongson from breaking the clinch.
Nose has a couple of punches blocked by Tiongson.
Nose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiongson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nose shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiongson tries to sprawl out of it but Nose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiongson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Tiongson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bebe Nose.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Nose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Nose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiongson as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiongson wants to clinch.

Tiongson closes the distance and clinches.
Nose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiongson to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiongson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiongson walks away with a smile on his face. Nose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nose avoids the head kick by Tiongson.
Nose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiongson feints and then cracks Nose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nose down.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt - Nose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nose closes the distance and clinches up with Tiongson, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes Tiongson against the cage but Tiongson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tiongson cracks Nose with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nose looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tiongson finish him?

Nose is rocked!

It looks like Bebe Nose has been cut.
Nose looks gassed!
Nose is looking to clinch but Tiongson is avoiding it.
Nose is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiongson finish him?
Nose shoots in for a double leg but Tiongson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nose seems to have recovered his senses.

Tiongson moves into the clinch.
Tiongson prevents Nose from breaking the clinch.
Nose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiongson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nose jumps guard but Tiongson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiongson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiongson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tiongson as Nose shoots in.

Tiongson forces Nose back against the cage and clinches.

Tiongson manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nose.
Good leg kick by Tiongson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiongson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Nose. No joy for Tiongson on that attempt.
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nose tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nose to the ground. Nose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiongson moves into range and clinches up with Nose.
Tiongson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiongson stalling in the clinch.

Tiongson breaks from the clinch.
Nose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Nose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tiongson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nose.
No luck for Tiongson with that takedown attempt.
Nose closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tiongson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiongson tries to pull guard but Nose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tiongson can't get the takedown.
Nose wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiongson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Tiongson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bebe Nose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big right from Tiongson misses.
Nose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dave Tiongson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Tiongson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiongson lands a leg kick that knocks Nose off balance momentarily.
Nose looks for a takedown but Tiongson sprawls well.

Tiongson moves into the clinch successfully.

Tiongson pulls guard.
Tiongson is looking to stand up but Nose isn't so interested in that idea.

Nose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiongson controls Nose momentarily but Nose frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiongson, not yet.

Tiongson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiongson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tiongson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nose stands and throws Tiongson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nose advances nicely into full mount.
Nose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nose thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nose throwing strikes here but Tiongson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nose working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tiongson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson wants to hold on but Nose pushes him away.
Nose throws some wild stikes that Tiongson manages to avoid easily.
Tiongson is looking to get to half guard.
Nose throwing strikes here but Tiongson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Nose postures up.
Nose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiongson is looking to escape.
Tiongson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to hold on but Nose pushes him away.
Tiongson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tiongson blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiongson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Tiongson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bebe Nose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tiongson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nose, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiongson fails to pull guard.
Nose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tiongson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Nose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiongson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiongson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Tiongson instigates a clinch.

Tiongson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiongson misses with a kick to the body.
Nose is looking to clinch but Tiongson is avoiding it.
Tiongson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiongson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiongson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson wants to clinch.
Nose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nose.
Dave Tiongson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bebe Nose.
Tiongson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiongson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nose walks away with a smile on his face. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Nose fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nose wants it to stay on the feet.

Tiongson forces Nose back against the cage and clinches.
Nose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dave Tiongson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Nose breaks the clinch.
Nose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nose wants it to stay on the feet.
Nose fails with the takedown.
Nose misses with an uppercut. Tiongson saw that one coming.

Tiongson clinches.
Tiongson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose managing to block the knees to the body from Tiongson.
Tiongson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nose blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Tiongson manages to break the clinch.
Nose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiongson circles away.
Nose shoots in but Tiongson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nose throws out a loose jab but Tiongson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nose sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nose tries to clinch but Tiongson is having none of it.
Tiongson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiongson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nose avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiongson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiongson pinned against the cage. Tiongson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Tiongson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiongson 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Tiongson!