PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Noguer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Edge Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen metalingus as his entrance music. Adam Edge Copeland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Noguer
vs
Edge Copeland

191 cm
18
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Noguer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Edge Copeland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Copeland scores with a takedown into Noguer's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Noguer working for a triangle but Copeland defends it easily.
Noguer is trying to control the position but Copeland postures up.

Noguer is looking for a triangle but Copeland pushes his legs off easily.
Copeland wants to stand but Noguer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Copeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Copeland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Copeland postures up.
Copeland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adam Edge Copeland hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Copeland slaps away a takedown attempt from Noguer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Copeland stuffs the takedown.

Copeland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Noguer looking for submissions off his back.
Copeland controlling the action here.
Copeland prevents Noguer from improving his position.
Copeland wants to stand up but Noguer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Noguer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noguer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noguer trying to control here.
Noguer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Copeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Copeland's back!
Noguer not allowing Copeland to control his hands.

Copeland fending off the submission attempt from Noguer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Noguer looking to break Copeland's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Copeland remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Noguer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Noguer is breathing heavily.
Noguer is trying to stick to Copeland's back but Copeland is turning into Noguer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Noguer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Copeland.
Copeland lands a couple of digs.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Copeland gets to his feet. Noguer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Noguer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Noguer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noguer trying to get back to full guard but Copeland takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Copeland controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Copeland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguer is trying to escape the mount.
Copeland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Noguer is working to get back to half guard.
Copeland content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Copeland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguer working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Copeland with shots to the head and body - Noguer looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Edge Copeland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Copeland tries to clinch there but Noguer circles away.

Copeland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noguer's half guard.
Copeland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Copeland is looking to advance position but Noguer won't allow it.

Noguer looking for submissions off his back.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but Noguer defending well.
Copeland trying to control the action but Noguer is working from the bottom.
Noguer wants to control but Copeland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Copeland controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Copeland moves into full mount! Noguer won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguer is trying to escape the mount.
Copeland controlling the pace for now.
Noguer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Copeland controlling his opponent.
Adam Edge Copeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Copeland trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adam Edge Copeland has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Copeland moves out of range as Noguer strikes.
Noguer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noguer tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a nice leg kick.

Copeland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noguer did well to prevent Copeland getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Copeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Noguer is just riding it out for now. Copeland eventually gives up the hold.
Noguer trying to hold on to Copeland's head to control him but Copeland postures up.
Noguer works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland stays in close to Noguer's body and controls the position.

Copeland content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Noguer has locked up a guillotine! Noguer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Copeland is holding on here and Noguer must be using up a lot of energy. Copeland has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Noguer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Noguer!