PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 2547 p4p, 260 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 4170 p4p, 367 weight class). Smith has chosen The man who can't be moved as his entrance music. Antonio Nogueira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nogueira
vs
Smith

210 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

202 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Nogueira.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nogueira doesn't seem bothered though.
Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a jab.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
George Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nogueira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Nogueira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with the combination.
Nogueira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Nogueira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Nogueira's ribs.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith throws a combination. Nogueira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Smith misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Nogueira backpedaling.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nogueira in his tracks.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Nogueira drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nogueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira.

Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira looking to isolate an arm here. Smith doesn't see it coming and as Nogueira extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogueira!
Antonio Nogueira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.