PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Noguerro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pandora Mudsquatter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguerro has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Noguerro
vs
Mudsquatter

190 cm
22
226 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Noguerro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pandora Mudsquatter!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mudsquatter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noguerro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mudsquatter has gone for a leg lock! Noguerro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mudsquatter's guard.
Noguerro looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mudsquatter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noguerro won't allow Mudsquatter to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mudsquatter is on top in guard.
Noguerro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mudsquatter controls the pace.
Mudsquatter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noguerro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noguerro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mudsquatter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mudsquatter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mudsquatter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mudsquatter is pushing down on Noguerro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noguerro is fighting to maintain full guard but Mudsquatter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Noguerro is breathing heavily.

Mudsquatter wants to work for an arm triangle but Noguerro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Noguerro is looking to get back to full guard here but Mudsquatter has managed to pass to side control instead.

Noguerro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mudsquatter.
Noguerro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguerro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mudsquatter content to control rather than advance.

Mudsquatter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noguerro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mudsquatter.
Mudsquatter is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mudsquatter wants to work for an arm triangle but Noguerro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mudsquatter is looking for a kimura here.
Noguerro tries to get to full guard but Mudsquatter has control of the leg.
Mudsquatter wants to free his trapped foot but Noguerro is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four 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.
Mudsquatter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Mudsquatter seems to be working for a kimura but Noguerro defends the submission attempt.
Mudsquatter sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Mudsquatter is looking for a kimura but Noguerro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mudsquatter to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mudsquatter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pandora Mudsquatter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Noguerro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noguerro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mudsquatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mudsquatter circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mudsquatter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mudsquatter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noguerro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mudsquatter tries for a kimura but Noguerro is defending well.
Noguerro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mudsquatter's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mudsquatter seems to be working for a kimura but Noguerro defends the submission attempt.

Noguerro looking for submissions off his back.

Mudsquatter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mudsquatter passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mudsquatter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noguerro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Noguerro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mudsquatter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mudsquatter prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mudsquatter is trying to get an arm triangle but Noguerro is defending well.

Mudsquatter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mudsquatter trying to control the action but Noguerro is working from the bottom.

Mudsquatter is trying to get an arm triangle but Noguerro is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noguerro wants to control but Mudsquatter postures up.

Mudsquatter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Noguerro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mudsquatter trying to control the position but Noguerro is working away.
Noguerro can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mudsquatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pandora Mudsquatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mudsquatter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noguerro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noguerro can't keep his opponent in guard - Mudsquatter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mudsquatter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Noguerro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mudsquatter seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Noguerro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mudsquatter pulls his head out easily.
Noguerro wants to get back to full guard.

Noguerro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noguerro is looking to improve his position.
Mudsquatter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Mudsquatter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noguerro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudsquatter trying to control but Noguerro is working from the bottom.
Mudsquatter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noguerro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Noguerro looking for a guillotine here but Mudsquatter defends easily.
Mudsquatter advances to half guard.
Mudsquatter trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudsquatter prevents Noguerro from improving his position.
Noguerro wants to get back to full guard but Mudsquatter has mounted him!
Mudsquatter controlling the pace for now.
Noguerro tries to reverse the position but Mudsquatter maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mudsquatter trying to control but Noguerro is having none of it.
Anthony Noguerro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mudsquatter has eaten all the pies!
Mudsquatter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pandora Mudsquatter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noguerro is desperately trying to improve his position but Mudsquatter has a good base and remains in mount.

Mudsquatter wants to finish this one by submission but Noguerro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mudsquatter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noguerro is squirming around, avoiding Mudsquatter's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pandora Mudsquatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mudsquatter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pandora Mudsquatter!