PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Nogueira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira Jr has chosen Just Close Your Eyes-Story of the Year as his entrance music. Edwin Nogueira Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Grant
vs
Nogueira Jr

185 cm
28
193 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
197 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Nogueira Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nogueira Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nogueira Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant misses with a hook. Nogueira Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Grant checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nogueira Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant with a hook.
Nogueira Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nogueira Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Nogueira Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nogueira Jr defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Nogueira Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nogueira Jr wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Nogueira Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Edwin Nogueira Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch up.
Nogueira Jr throws a right hand that Grant ducks under and follows up with a left that Grant also avoids with ease.
Nogueira Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Nogueira Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Nogueira Jr swinging wildly here.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant thumps Nogueira Jr with a low kick.
Grant throws a right and a left that Nogueira Jr avoids nicely.
Nogueira Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Nogueira Jr slams his shin into Grant's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Nogueira Jr with that takedown attempt.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nogueira Jr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nogueira Jr duly obliges.
Nogueira Jr throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Nogueira Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nogueira Jr misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant throws a jab when Nogueira Jr was well out of range.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Nogueira Jr moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr shoots and misses
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Nogueira Jr.
Grant misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nogueira Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nogueira Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Nogueira Jr ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira Jr.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nogueira Jr misses with a body kick.
Nogueira Jr catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nogueira Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira Jr throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Nogueira Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nogueira Jr throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Nogueira Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nogueira Jr throws a combination that misses
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nogueira Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nogueira Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Grant scores with a jab. Nogueira Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nogueira Jr momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.

Nogueira Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Grant keeping full guard, as Nogueira Jr tries to pass.
Nogueira Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Nogueira Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira Jr is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nogueira Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira Jr is keeping the position for now.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Grant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nogueira Jr misses with a combination
and Grant counters with a good, hard body kick but Nogueira Jr shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Nogueira Jr.
A head kick by Nogueira Jr misses
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira Jr blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a series of punches but Nogueira Jr moves out of range.
Nogueira Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nogueira Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Nogueira Jr cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Nogueira Jr is predictable there
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Nogueira Jr misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira Jr counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nogueira Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira Jr needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nogueira Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Nogueira Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Nogueira Jr tries to avoid it.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nogueira Jr throws a leg kick
and Nogueira Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nogueira Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant connects with a jab.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira Jr misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nogueira Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nogueira Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nogueira Jr fails with the takedown
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira Jr misses with a head kick.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grant jabs Nogueira Jr right on the nose. Nogueira Jr blinks but takes it well.
Grant throws a hook but Nogueira Jr avoids it easily.
Nogueira Jr misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nogueira Jr.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Nogueira Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant blocks a head kick by Nogueira Jr.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Nogueira Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nogueira Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant scores with a jab. Nogueira Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nogueira Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Grant both land. Nice combination.
Grant looks to land a combination but Nogueira Jr avoids it well.
Nogueira Jr throws a combination that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant lands a jab to the head.
Grant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Nogueira Jr's head but Nogueira Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Grant.
Grant scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Grant misses.
Nogueira Jr tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogueira Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grant.
Grant cracks Nogueira Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira Jr's shoulder, as Nogueira Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nogueira Jr loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Jr.
Grant misses with the combination.
Nogueira Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nogueira Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant tests Nogueira Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nogueira Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant scores with the left hand. Nogueira Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Grant lands a jab to Nogueira Jr's midsection.
A left and a right from Grant both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nogueira Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Nogueira Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a head shot.
Grant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grant tests Nogueira Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Nogueira Jr misses the target.
Nogueira Jr misses the jab.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr slips under a jab.
Nogueira Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nogueira Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira Jr can do to turn this around?
Nogueira Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Grant.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Marcus Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Nogueira Jr moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Nogueira Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nogueira Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nogueira Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nogueira Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grant!