PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Rocha Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocha Freire comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Payback . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rocha Freire
vs
Nogueira

180 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

173 cm
24
141 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brendon Rocha Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a leg kick but Rocha Freire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nogueira stalks Rocha Freire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocha Freire's face. Rocha Freire staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Brendon Rocha Freire has been cut.

Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rocha Freire!
Nogueira tries to control but Rocha Freire wriggling away.
Rocha Freire is trying to stand.

Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rocha Freire to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rocha Freire shrugs it off.
Rocha Freire is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Rocha Freire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rocha Freire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nogueira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control but Rocha Freire is having none of it.
Nogueira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rocha Freire's face.
Rocha Freire trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nogueira controlling the pace for now.

Nogueira goes for an armbar but Rocha Freire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rocha Freire.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocha Freire stands up from Nogueira's guard - Rocha Freire perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rocha Freire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nogueira defends it nicely.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Rocha Freire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Rocha Freire avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha Freire.
Both fighters circling a little - Nogueira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nogueira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Nogueira looks gassed!
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha Freire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocha Freire somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira scores with a four punch combination!
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Rocha Freire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brendon Rocha Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.
Nogueira tried to score with a low kick but Rocha Freire checks it.
Rocha Freire tries to close the distance and clinch but Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha Freire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nogueira's calf.
Rocha Freire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nogueira defends it nicely.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocha Freire scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rocha Freire moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with an elbow over the top.
Rocha Freire has had enough of the clinch but Nogueira keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha Freire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocha Freire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rocha Freire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Rocha Freire throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Rocha Freire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rocha Freire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nogueira slips a jab from Rocha Freire.
Rocha Freire tries a low kick but Nogueira avoids it.
A combination from Rocha Freire does no damage.
Rocha Freire looks to land a combination. Nogueira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nogueira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Rocha Freire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nogueira's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nogueira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha Freire as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha Freire circles away.
Brendon Rocha Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.
Rocha Freire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocha Freire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocha Freire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nogueira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nogueira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rocha Freire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Nogueira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha Freire tries to escape but Nogueira is in control.
Rocha Freire wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is dominant here and he's now got Rocha Freire's back!
Rocha Freire trying to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in full control for now.

Nogueira working for a choke but Rocha Freire is defending well.

Nogueira is persistently looking for the submission but Rocha Freire is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is landing with strikes from the back.

Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocha Freire is controlling his hands well.
Nogueira punches the canvas rather than the man.

Nogueira working for the choke.
Rocha Freire looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocha Freire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Rocha Freire is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha Freire looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Nogueira working for a choke but Rocha Freire is defending well.
Nogueira trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Nogueira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocha Freire is trying to get back to his feet but Nogueira has full control of the position and if anything, Rocha Freire has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Rocha Freire preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogueira.

Rocha Freire is in a bad position with Nogueira working for a choke. Rocha Freire manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brendon Rocha Freire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nogueira shoots and misses

and Rocha Freire counters by clinching up.
Rocha Freire trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nogueira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rocha Freire's brow.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira.
Nogueira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocha Freire's efforts to push away.
Rocha Freire fails to pull guard.

Rocha Freire gets control of Nogueira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rocha Freire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rocha Freire is looking to stand up but Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Rocha Freire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rocha Freire keeps moving.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha Freire swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rocha Freire keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocha Freire wants to stand up but Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rocha Freire blocks nicely.
Nogueira trying to control but Rocha Freire is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nogueira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rocha Freire counters with a single leg into guard. Nogueira didn't expect that.
Brendon Rocha Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.

Rocha Freire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha Freire.
Rocha Freire slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Freire keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Rocha Freire moves out of range.
Rocha Freire throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Rocha Freire misses with a double jab.

Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocha Freire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira is stalling in the full guard.
Antonio Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Rocha Freire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nogueira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Rocha Freire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing Rocha Freire from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rocha Freire gets to his feet. Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocha Freire counters with a thumping low kick.
Nogueira takes a swing at Rocha Freire's ribcage but misses.
Brendon Rocha Freire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha Freire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha Freire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocha Freire throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Antonio Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Rocha Freire moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Rocha Freire.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendon Rocha Freire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!