PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percy Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorah Nonu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Percy Nolan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nolan
vs
Nonu

202 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percy Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jorah Nonu!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nonu or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
Nolan is looking to counter the offense by Nonu and move into the clinch.
Nonu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Nolan counters with a single leg into guard. Nonu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nonu holds on and takes a little breather.
Nonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nolan stopping the sweep attempt from Nonu.
Nolan wants to control from the top but Nonu keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nonu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nonu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nolan throwing strikes from guard but Nonu blocks nicely.
Nonu has control of Nolan's left arm, preventing Nolan from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nonu wants to sweep here but Nolan controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nonu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nolan.
Nonu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nolan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nonu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nolan but Nolan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.
Nonu tries to clinch up.
Nonu fails with the takedown

and Nolan moves into the clinch.
Percy Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorah Nonu.
Nonu can't get the takedown.
Nonu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.
Nolan landing knees to the head.
Nolan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nolan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nolan moves into the clinch.
Nonu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nonu jumps guard but Nolan stands there with Nonu around his waist. Nonu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nonu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nolan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nonu.
Nolan wants a takedown.
Nonu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nolan's efforts to push away.
Nonu tries to pull guard but Nolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nolan has him pressed against the cage.
Nonu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Nonu has hold of one of Nolan's legs. Nolan is fighting the takedown attempt but Nonu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nonu wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Nonu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nolan keeping full guard, as Nonu tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percy Nolan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nonu moves into the clinch successfully.
Nonu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nonu misses with a knee strike.
Nolan tries for a takedown but Nonu manages to get underhooks.
Nonu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nonu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Nonu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nolan to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nonu stalls.
Nonu stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Nonu.

Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nonu shoots for a takedown but Nolan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Nonu.
Nonu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut.
Percy Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorah Nonu.
Nonu tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
Nonu tries to clinch but Nolan is having none of it.

Nolan clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but Nonu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nonu is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolan has double underhooks.
Nonu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nonu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Nolan pulls Nonu into guard.
Nonu stopping the sweep attempt from Nolan.
Nonu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nolan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nonu is one step ahead there.
Nolan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nonu sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nonu shoots in for a takedown but Nolan shows good takedown defense.

Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Nonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nonu looking for a takedown.
Nonu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nonu is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nonu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Nolan gets control of Nonu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nolan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nolan working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Percy Nolan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nonu shoots for a double leg takedown but Nolan sprawls well. He's pushed Nonu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nolan moves out of range of the leg kick from Nonu.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nolan being controlled against the cage.
Nolan gets underhooks to prevent Nonu's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonu wants a takedown but no success here.
Percy Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorah Nonu.
Nonu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nolan.
Nonu scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Nolan manages to pull guard.
Nolan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nonu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nonu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nonu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nonu.
Nolan trying to get back to full guard but Nonu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nonu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nonu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nonu throws some wild stikes that Nolan manages to avoid easily.
Nonu wants to control the pace but Nolan is squirming around nicely.
Nonu controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonu avoids the attempt from Nolan to control.
Nolan regains half guard.
Nolan trying to control from the bottom.
Nolan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolan tries to roll over but Nonu keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nolan trying to control here.
Well, if Nonu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nonu wants to free his trapped foot but Nolan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nonu shoots for a double leg takedown but Nolan sprawls well. He's pushed Nonu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jorah Nonu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Percy Nolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nonu dives in for a single leg takedown but Nolan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorah Nonu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nolan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Percy Nolan!