PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Dexteria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dexteria
vs
Noriega

197 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Dexteria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexteria moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Dexteria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Dexteria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dexteria looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dexteria.
Dexteria misses with a straight left.

Noriega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dexteria's guard.
Noriega with a flurry of punches that miss.

Noriega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Noriega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Noriega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Noriega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Dexteria tries to pass.
Dexteria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noriega on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria trying to control the position from guard on top but Noriega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dexteria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noriega is proving hard to escape from.
Dexteria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Noriega looking for a sweep. Not yet Noriega, not yet.

Noriega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dexteria wants to stand but Noriega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dexteria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noriega looks gassed!

Noriega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noriega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dexteria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Dexteria stands up from Noriega's guard - Dexteria perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dexteria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Javier Noriega has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dexteria waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Dexteria looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Dexteria throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Dexteria looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Dexteria blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Dexteria throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dexteria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Dexteria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dexteria circles away.
Dexteria throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dexteria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noriega defending well as Dexteria loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Dexteria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dexteria lands a jab to the head.
Franklin Dexteria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dexteria misses its intended target.
Dexteria throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Dexteria misses.
Dexteria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Dexteria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dexteria.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Franklin Dexteria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dexteria misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega shoots in but Dexteria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklin Dexteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Noriega.
Good exchange - Dexteria coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dexteria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Noriega's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dexteria wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Dexteria throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Dexteria throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but Dexteria shows good takedown defense.
Dexteria is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Dexteria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dexteria looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Dexteria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega slips a straight right by Dexteria.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Dexteria.
Dexteria lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dexteria misses.
Dexteria looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dexteria doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dexteria.
Dexteria throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Javier Noriega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexteria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noriega digs a good hook to Dexteria's body.
Dexteria doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Dexteria throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Dexteria throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Dexteria loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Dexteria.
The fighters circling - Dexteria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega throws a right hand that Dexteria ducks under and follows up with a left that Dexteria also avoids with ease.
Dexteria missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dexteria but Dexteria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franklin Dexteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Noriega.
Dexteria wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Noriega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Dexteria misses.
Dexteria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dexteria.
Dexteria moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That has opened up Javier Noriega's cut even more.
Noriega fails to land the takedown.
Noriega defending well as Dexteria loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dexteria.
Dexteria tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega staying out of range there.

Noriega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dexteria is looking for a sweep. Noriega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noriega is working for a kimura but Dexteria is defending it quite comfortably.
Dexteria tries to roll over but Noriega keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noriega connects with a nice short shot to Dexteria's temple.

Noriega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Noriega connects with a nice short shot to Dexteria's temple.

Noriega is working for a submission of some sort.
Dexteria is positioning himself well to prevent Noriega advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Noriega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dexteria scores with a jab to the head.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Dexteria.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Dexteria loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Dexteria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega slips a jab from Dexteria.
Dexteria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Dexteria.
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexteria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noriega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noriega slips under a jab from Dexteria.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexteria tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dexteria throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Dexteria. No joy for Noriega on that attempt.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Dexteria.
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Noriega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dexteria.
Dexteria tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Dexteria throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Dexteria finds it's target.
Noriega throws a hook but Dexteria avoids it easily.
Dexteria throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dexteria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dexteria.
Noriega feints and then cracks Dexteria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dexteria down.
Noriega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noriega lands with a kick to the temple. Dexteria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from Dexteria does no damage.
Dexteria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
A slow jab from Dexteria misses its intended target.
Dexteria throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Franklin Dexteria is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Dexteria tries to clinch but Noriega moves away

and Noriega counters with a shoot takedown. Dexteria fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega with a nice head shot there.
Dexteria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noriega pushing down on Dexteria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Noriega is looking for a kimura but Dexteria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noriega to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dexteria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Noriega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dexteria defends it well.
Dexteria is controlling Noriega's trapped leg to prevent Noriega from advancing to side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Noriega seems to be working for a kimura but Dexteria defends the submission attempt.
Dexteria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dexteria.
Javier Noriega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noriega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dexteria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dexteria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Dexteria is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexteria is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Noriega prevents Dexteria from getting back to his feet.
Noriega lands a couple of elbows.

Noriega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dexteria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dexteria misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dexteria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Dexteria.

Dexteria gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Noriega!