PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Britney Spears - Gimme More. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Nogerio
vs
Crocker

180 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Nogerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Crocker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Crocker. No joy for Nogerio on that attempt.
Crocker throws a push kick but Nogerio slaps the foot to one side.
Nogerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogerio.
Nogerio dives in and grabs Crocker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crocker pushes down on Nogerio's head and hops out.

Nogerio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Nogerio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crocker looks like he's trying to stand up.

Nogerio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crocker sees it coming and defends easily.

Nogerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crocker wants to stand and escape but Nogerio is having none of it.
Crocker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nogerio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Crocker is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogerio.
Nogerio trying to control from half guard but Crocker is working away.

Nogerio seems to be working for a kimura but Crocker defends the submission attempt.

Nogerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crocker is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogerio.
Crocker wants to get back to his feet.
Crocker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Nogerio is working for a kimura but Crocker is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crocker is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nogerio is working for a submission of some sort.

Crocker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogerio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nogerio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogerio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crocker sprawls well. Crocker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogerio gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Nogerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nogerio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crocker but Crocker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogerio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crocker sprawls well. Crocker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogerio gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crocker.
Crocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogerio keeps working.
Crocker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nogerio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nogerio is trying to get back to half guard.

Crocker swings around for an armbar but Nogerio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crocker's guard.

Nogerio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crocker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crocker has escaped and now he's on top!
Crocker connects with a couple of short punches.
Crocker trying to control but Nogerio is working from the bottom.
Nogerio keeping full guard, as Crocker tries to pass.

Nogerio has his feet on Crocker's thighs here. He's pushed Crocker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Crocker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogerio!