PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brandon scofild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Noguerro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Noguerro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

scofild
vs
Noguerro

187 cm
20
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, brandon scofild!
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, Anthony Noguerro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scofild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

scofild shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. scofild showed some decent athleticism there.
scofild perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Noguerro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Noguerro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but scofild pulls his head out easily.

scofild postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Noguerro to stand up.
scofild checks a low kick from Noguerro.
Noguerro checks a low kick from scofild.
Noguerro shoots in for a double leg but scofild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noguerro swings for the body but scofild moves out of range.
Noguerro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by scofild.
Noguerro slips a jab and a cross from scofild.
scofild keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Anthony Noguerro has been cut.
Noguerro looks to land a right hand but scofild moved out of range.

Noguerro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming scofild to the mat! scofild manages to get full guard.
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!
scofild manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Noguerro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Noguerro looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
scofild controlling from mount.

scofild has hold of Noguerro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noguerro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noguerro is in all sorts of trouble here.
scofild content just to control the position here.
Noguerro tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
scofild takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

scofild is working for a guillotine from mount but Noguerro frees his head quite easily.
Noguerro is in all sorts of trouble here.
scofild controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Noguerro tries to hold on but scofild postures up.
Noguerro tries to reverse the position but scofild maintains control.
scofild controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scofild can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noguerro is looking to escape.
Noguerro is trying to escape the mount.

scofild stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Noguerro with a lazy takedown attempt
and scofild counters with a two punch combo.
Noguerro misses with a wild combination.
Noguerro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noguerro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Noguerro looks to clinch

and scofild counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Noguerro's guard now.
scofild trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguerro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
scofild won't allow Noguerro to sweep him here.

Noguerro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. scofild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. scofild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Noguerro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for scofild!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noguerro looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noguerro controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

brandon scofild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Noguerro'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.

A big left from Noguerro misses.
scofild lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noguerro backs up against the cage.
scofild lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
scofild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noguerro slips a jab and a cross from scofild.
Noguerro tries to clinch

and scofild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by scofild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguerro avoids the attempt from scofild to control.
Noguerro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as scofild is looking to escape.
Noguerro controlling the pace for now.
Noguerro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noguerro wants to control the pace but scofild is squirming around nicely.
Noguerro misses with a head shot.
Noguerro avoids the attempt from scofild to control.
Noguerro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as scofild is looking to escape.
Noguerro misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
scofild is trying to stand.
Noguerro trying to control but scofild is having none of it.
Noguerro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of scofild's face.
scofild is squirming around, avoiding Noguerro's attempts to control the action.

Noguerro has hold of scofild's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and scofild manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
scofild tries to lock up and control but Noguerro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four 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.
Noguerro breaks from scofild's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Noguerro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now scofild is on top in guard.

Noguerro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and scofild defends well.

Noguerro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scofild controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

brandon scofild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Noguerro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

scofild gets a takedown into half guard.
Noguerro wants to get back to full guard.

Noguerro looking for submissions off his back.
brandon scofild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
scofild takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Noguerro tries to get to full guard but scofild has control of the leg.
scofild trying to control the pace.
scofild works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguerro is trying to improve his position.
scofild happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguerro tries to bench press scofild off him but scofild keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Noguerro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on scofild's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noguerro tries to roll over but scofild keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
scofild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Noguerro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
scofild controlling the action here.
Noguerro is looking for a sweep. scofild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
scofild wants to stand up but Noguerro has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noguerro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, scofild seems content to control.
Noguerro is not content to let scofild control the position.
Noguerro is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noguerro lands with a cross.
scofild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Noguerro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noguerro wants to take a breather but scofild is having none of it.
scofild is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noguerro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noguerro's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguerro rolls, trying to escape but scofild keeps control of the position.
What can Noguerro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anthony Noguerro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noguerro tries to escape but scofild has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
scofild just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Noguerro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
brandon scofild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noguerro breaks scofild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
brandon scofild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well scofild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... brandon scofild!