PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Nielsen (ranked 242 p4p, 29 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 923 p4p, 110 weight class). Noriega has chosen MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nielsen
vs
Noriega

170 cm
28
150 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

181 cm
30
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega moves away from the strike by Nielsen.
Noriega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a low kick.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Nielsen's defenses.
Noriega misses with a hook. Nielsen ducked under it nicely.
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nielsen.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noriega connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.

Noriega clinches up with Nielsen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Nielsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noriega.
Nielsen digs a right hand underneath Noriega's ribcage. Noriega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen is pushing Noriega up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nielsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.

Nielsen breaks from the clinch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut
and Nielsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a leg kick
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Nielsen sets himself, and Noriega steps forward looking for the clinch! Nielsen avoids it this time.
Nielsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Nielsen lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nielsen.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Nielsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Nielsen as he connects with a hook.

Noriega is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nielsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nielsen scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noriega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Nielsen there.
Noriega stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nielsen misses with a body kick.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Nielsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nielsen tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Nielsen's shoulder, as Nielsen tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega sizes up Nielsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Nielsen misses.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nielsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega pushes Nielsen away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Nielsen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nielsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Noriega misses
letting Nielsen counter with a right hand.
A jab from Noriega misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a head kick that Nielsen semi-blocks.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega looks to clinch

and Nielsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nielsen.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielsen throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nielsen's guard. Nice move by Noriega!

Noriega stands up and waves to Nielsen to follow him.

Noriega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nielsen throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Noriega counters with a slapping leg kick.

Noriega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Noriega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.
Nielsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Noriega throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nielsen because Noriega loaded up on that one.
Noriega has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nielsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Noriega has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega wants to control the action but instead Nielsen gets a body lock and reverses into Noriega's guard! Nice work!
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Noriega is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Nielsen won't allow Noriega to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pablo Noriega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noriega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nielsen is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nielsen's guard. Nice move by Noriega!

Nielsen is pulling down on Noriega's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot lands for Noriega.

Nielsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noriega's guard.

Noriega has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nielsen is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.

Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielsen slips under a jab from Noriega.
Nielsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Nielsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nielsen throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a chopping leg kick but Nielsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nielsen tries to counter with a takedown but Noriega is quick to defend against it.
Nielsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Nielsen misses.
Nielsen misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Nielsen moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen misses the jab.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nielsen.
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nielsen misses with a low kick.
Noriega is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nielsen scores with a head kick.

It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nielsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Noriega, which made it look bad.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Noriega throws a leg kick that misses.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega slips a straight right by Nielsen.
Nielsen sets himself, and Noriega steps forward looking for the clinch! Nielsen avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noriega.
Nielsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noriega scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nielsen checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega lands a jab.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nielsen throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Bobo Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega clobbers Nielsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nielsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noriega, right into the meat.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nielsen shoots for a takedown but Noriega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nielsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega thuds his right hand into Nielsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nielsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Nielsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielsen moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega pushes Nielsen away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega cracks Nielsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Noriega leaves Nielsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Noriega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Nielsen.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nielsen momentarily.
Nielsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nielsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nielsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Nielsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Nielsen clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nielsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Nielsen finish him?

Nielsen closes the distance looking for a takedown. Noriega stuffs it but Nielsen still has hold of him. Nielsen picks Noriega up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Nielsen slams Noriega to the floor and that's really hurt Noriega - he doesn't know where he is! Nielsen throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
Bobo Nielsen retains his featherweight title!
As Bobo Nielsen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.