PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Nochebuena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nicholls
vs
Nochebuena

166 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
27
141 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Nicholls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Nochebuena!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nochebuena misses with a double jab

and Nicholls counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nochebuena!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nicholls cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nochebuena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholls sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nicholls won't let Nochebuena get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nochebuena sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nochebuena is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholls is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nochebuena pushes Nicholls off but Nicholls dives into side control.
Nicholls staying calm.

Nicholls thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nicholls scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicholls decides to stand back up. Nicholls steps back and let's Nochebuena get back to his feet.

Nicholls is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nochebuena's half guard.
Nicholls not doing much here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nochebuena won't allow Nicholls to pass to mount.
Nicholls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Peter Nicholls wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nochebuena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nicholls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nochebuena striking off his back but it's not causing Nicholls any problems.
Nochebuena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nochebuena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicholls lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nochebuena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nochebuena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicholls controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Nochebuena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nicholls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nochebuena, up you get!
Nochebuena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholls counters with a big head kick but Nochebuena shrugs it off.
Nochebuena throws a series of punches but Nicholls avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicholls defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nochebuena.
Peter Nicholls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Nochebuena.

Nicholls shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nicholls gets to his feet. Nochebuena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Nicholls dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nicholls slaps away a takedown attempt from Nochebuena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nochebuena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicholls defends it nicely.
Nochebuena wants to clinch up but Nicholls keeps it at a distance.

Nicholls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nochebuena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicholls after a bit of a struggle.
Peter Nicholls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Nochebuena.
Nicholls working Nochebuena over with knees to the body.

Nicholls is trying to trip Nochebuena. He has hold of a leg but Nochebuena is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nicholls persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nicholls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nicholls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nicholls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peter Nicholls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Nicholls scores with a takedown into Nochebuena's guard.
Nicholls passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nicholls is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nochebuena's shoulder. That is not cool.

Nicholls decides to stand back up. Nicholls steps back and let's Nochebuena get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicholls shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nochebuena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Nicholls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nochebuena on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nochebuena is trying to control Nicholls's posture but Nicholls avoids it.

Nicholls decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nochebuena to his feet.

Nicholls fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nochebuena sprawls well initially but Nicholls persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nicholls with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Nicholls is looking for submissions but instead, Nochebuena has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nicholls's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nicholls with a nice head shot there.
Nicholls controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nochebuena is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Nochebuena escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls passes Nochebuena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nochebuena is looking for a sweep. Nicholls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicholls controlling the action here.
Nicholls wants to free his trapped foot but Nochebuena is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicholls working over Nochebuena with some ground and pound. Nochebuena looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicholls scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Nicholls dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nicholls gets a takedown into half guard.

Nicholls stands up and beckons Nochebuena to join him on the feet.
Nochebuena misses with a takedown attempt

so Nicholls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nochebuena wants to get back to his feet but Nicholls is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nicholls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nochebuena has momentary wrist control but Nicholls slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nochebuena can do to turn this around?
Nochebuena tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Nicholls wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nochebuena misses with a takedown attempt - Nicholls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Nicholls.
Nicholls lands with a nice combination. Nochebuena backs away looking to recover.
Peter Nicholls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nochebuena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Nicholls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Nochebuena.
Nochebuena shoots in for a takedown but Nicholls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nochebuena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicholls throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicholls rushes Nochebuena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nicholls drags the fight down to the ground.
Nicholls is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nicholls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nochebuena stands and throws Nicholls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholls can't do much from the bottom here.
Nochebuena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nochebuena is looking to take a break and control but Nicholls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicholls can't do much from the bottom here.

Nicholls bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nochebuena misses with a double jab.
Nochebuena tries to clinch

so Nicholls counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nicholls looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nochebuena wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nicholls is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Nicholls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicholls 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nicholls!