PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nouveau (ranked 3465 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 390 p4p, 379 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nouveau
vs
Thai

168 cm
39
148
19 - 34 - 0

178 cm
40
165
23 - 29 - 3

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nouveau avoids it.
Thai lands a knee to the body.

Nouveau manages to pull guard.
Thai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nouveau wants to stand but Thai is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thai manages to get himself to full guard.

Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai has a closed guard, preventing Nouveau from standing up.
Nouveau lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau looking to pass the guard.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nouveau trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nouveau.

Nouveau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thai with a nice cross.

Thai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Nouveau.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nouveau is defending well for now.
Nouveau is struggling to control the position.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Thai scores with a jab to the head.
Thai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nouveau is defended easily by Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nouveau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nouveau throws a strike but Thai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nouveau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thai's guard.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is really struggling to control Thai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Long Thai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nouveau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau avoids the body shot from Thai.

Thai gets caught napping as Nouveau dives in and scores a takedown. Thai manages to retain guard.
Thai is controlling Nouveau's posture.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Nouveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nouveau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nouveau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Nouveau pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Thai defends the submission attempt.

Nouveau is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodore Nouveau!
Post fight, an emotional Theodore Nouveau said 'Im coming for you, girls'.