PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny George (ranked 8273 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Noneya (ranked 25223 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Noneya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

George
vs
Noneya

198 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
227 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Vegan Gains

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Denny George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Noneya!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noneya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching George on his heels. He'll look to pass George's guard now, I'm sure.

George manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Noneya closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
Noneya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by George after a bit of a struggle.
George tries to break free but Noneya pushes him back against the cage.
Noneya wants a takedown.
George working hard to break the clinch.
Noneya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.
Noneya tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.

Noneya has clasped his hands together around George's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George is looking to regain half guard here but Noneya keeps moving and retains side control.
Noneya working the ground and pound from side control.
George gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Noneya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. George doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Noneya.
George has hold of Noneya's hands but Noneya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George moves into full guard.
Noneya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
George 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.

Noneya drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard.

Noneya seems keen to control George's posture.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noneya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Noneya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George preventing the sweep.
George being controlled here momentarily.
Noneya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noneya pulls George in close to prevent any damage.
George is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Noneya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noneya looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
George postures up and lands a big shot to Noneya's brow.
Noneya is pulling down on George's head to control his posture.
Noneya is trying to control the position but George postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
George could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Noneya looks winded!

Noneya scores with a takedown into George's guard.
Noneya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. George is keeping the position for now.
George wants to sweep here but Noneya controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noneya landing some decent shots from guard.
Noneya stopping the sweep attempt from George.
Noneya trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
George trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Noneya trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Noneya scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Noneya postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! George is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Noneya, into his guard.

George wants to stand but Noneya is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noneya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Noneya seems to be working for a kimura but George defends the submission attempt.
George punching from the bottom.

Noneya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noneya scores with a couple of nice shots.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noneya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noneya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Noneya is looking for a kimura here.
George manages to get to full guard.
Noneya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Noneya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top!

Noneya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
Noneya is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
George prevents Noneya from getting back to his feet.
George trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
George postures up and lands a big shot to Noneya's brow.
Noneya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Noneya.
George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noneya is proving hard to escape from.
Noneya is pulling down on George's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Noneya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noneya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around George's waist but George gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noneya off to one side.
George appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noneya goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.

George looking to score a takedown here. Noneya is defending well but George drives through and ends up in Noneya's guard.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Noneya is retaining full guard.
George wants to control from the top but Noneya keeps moving.
George won't allow Noneya to sweep him here.
George wanted to stand there but Noneya had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noneya is trying to control the position but George postures up.
George trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
Noneya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Noneya looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noneya shoots and misses

and George counters with a shoot takedown. Noneya fights it but they end up in guard.
Noneya is looking to stand back up but George counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Noneya.
Denny George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Noneya.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Noneya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noneya defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny George dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Noneya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
George is looking to counter with head kicks.
Denny George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

George shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noneya wants to control but George is keeping busy.
Noneya tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noneya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Denny George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noneya tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.
Noneya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noneya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noneya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noneya wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
Noneya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
George has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
George wants to get up but he can't break Noneya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Noneya wants to sweep but no luck.
Noneya 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.
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noneya's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noneya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with George but George pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jake Noneya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard.
Noneya trying to control the position.
Noneya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noneya is trying to control the position but George postures up.
George scoring with some ground and pound.
George throwing strikes but missing.
George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noneya tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George throws a big elbow that misses.
George trying to control but Noneya is working from the bottom.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noneya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Noneya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Noneya closes this distance looking for a takedown but George circles away.
Denny George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Noneya.
Noneya fails with a takedown attempt.

Noneya clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Noneya moves into range and clinches up with George.
Noneya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. George just stands there and leans against the cage.
George gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noneya.
George has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Noneya pushes George up against the cage in a clinch.
George can't break the clinch.
Noneya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite George's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Noneya prevents George from breaking the clinch.
Jake Noneya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George is trying to break the clinch but Noneya has him pressed against the cage.
Denny George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

George breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denny George showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny George!