PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshavin comes to the cage accompanied by The Arsenal Mastermind. Antonio Nogerio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arshavin
vs
Nogerio

175 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arshavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Nogerio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogerio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arshavin tries to avoid it but Nogerio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arshavin to the ground. Arshavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Arshavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arshavin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Arshavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nogerio backwards.
Nogerio struggles to land a body shot inside as Arshavin controls his hands.
Arshavin is working Nogerio over against the cage.

Arshavin manages to break the clinch.
Nogerio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nogerio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arshavin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arshavin keeping moving, preventing Nogerio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogerio tries to free his leg and advance position but Arshavin is retaining full guard.

Nogerio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arshavin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogerio has Arshavin in his guard.

Nogerio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogerio looks gassed!
Arshavin wants to stand but Nogerio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arshavin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Nogerio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arshavin defends well.
Arshavin wanted to stand there but Nogerio had control of the position.

Arshavin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogerio has a closed guard, preventing Arshavin from standing up.

Arshavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogerio shoots in for a double leg but Arshavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogerio.
Nogerio shoots in but Arshavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrei Arshavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogerio shoots for a takedown but Arshavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Arshavin clinches.
Arshavin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arshavin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nogerio jumps guard but Arshavin stands there with Nogerio around his waist. Nogerio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arshavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arshavin slows down the pace here.
Arshavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Arshavin just leaning against Nogerio, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin lands a body punch in the clinch.

Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Nogerio keeps it at a distance.

Arshavin clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arshavin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown.

Arshavin pushes Nogerio up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Arshavin as the two fighters clinch.
Arshavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nogerio backwards.
Arshavin pushes Nogerio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arshavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogerio or not.
Arshavin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Arshavin breaks the clinch.

Arshavin clinches up with Nogerio and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Arshavin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.

Arshavin breaks the clinch.
Nogerio looks to clinch

and Arshavin counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arshavin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Arshavin.
Arshavin has Nogerio pressed against the cage.
Arshavin lands a right hand.

Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Nogerio has his takedown stuffed

and Arshavin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arshavin.

Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arshavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nogerio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogerio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogerio.
Arshavin lands a shot to the body.

Arshavin manages to break the clinch.

Arshavin clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arshavin.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Arshavin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Nogerio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nogerio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arshavin stops Nogerio from standing up.

Nogerio looking for subs off his back but Arshavin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nogerio is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin wants to stand but Nogerio has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Nogerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Arshavin stands up from half guard.
Nogerio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Arshavin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Arshavin as the two fighters clinch.
Arshavin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arshavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonio Nogerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogerio backwards.
Arshavin digs a right hand into Nogerio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogerio's gas tank.
Arshavin cracks Nogerio with a nice body shot.
Andrei Arshavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arshavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nogerio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arshavin's guard now.
Nogerio pushing down on Arshavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arshavin is trying to stand.

Nogerio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arshavin is just riding it out for now. Nogerio eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogerio is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Arshavin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nogerio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arshavin sees it coming and defends easily.
Arshavin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Arshavin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nogerio with a lazy takedown attempt

and Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogerio or not.

Arshavin manages to break the clinch.
Nogerio closes the distance but Arshavin moves to the side

and Arshavin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Arshavin.
Arshavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Nogerio takes an elbow to the temple.
Arshavin is stalling here.
Arshavin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nogerio being controlled against the cage.
Nogerio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arshavin cracks Nogerio with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arshavin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arshavin scores a nice knee to the body.
Arshavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nogerio.
Arshavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Arshavin breaks from the clinch.

Arshavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogerio tries to break the clinch but Arshavin is controlling the position.
Nogerio fails to pull guard.

Nogerio pulls guard.

Arshavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Arshavin has managed to clinch.
Nogerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshavin walks away with a smile on his face. Nogerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogerio.
Arshavin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Arshavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nogerio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arshavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arshavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arshavin pushes Nogerio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Arshavin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arshavin.

Arshavin manages to break the clinch.
Arshavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arshavin wants to clinch.

Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arshavin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogerio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arshavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Antonio Nogerio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nogerio swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Nogerio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Arshavin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arshavin lands a nice shot to the body.
Arshavin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nogerio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Arshavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrei Arshavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogerio tries for a takedown but Arshavin circles away easily

and Arshavin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arshavin.
Arshavin digs a right hand into Nogerio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogerio's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogerio backwards.

Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Arshavin drives through and clinches with Nogerio against the cage.
Arshavin lands with a right to the head.
Come on Arshavin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arshavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arshavin stalling the fight.

Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Arshavin clinches up with Nogerio and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrei Arshavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogerio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arshavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arshavin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arshavin!