PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theunie Visagie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rogerio Nogueira
vs
Visagie

187 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Theunie Visagie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses
and Visagie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira misses with a combination

and Visagie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nogueira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Visagie is controlling him.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Visagie wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Visagie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Visagie pulls Nogueira in close to prevent any damage.
Nogueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira tries to stand but Visagie is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Visagie 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.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Visagie had control of the position.
Visagie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira is not content to let Visagie control the position.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nogueira is not content to let Visagie control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Theunie Visagie.
Nogueira swings widly with a right hand
and Visagie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visagie scores with the left hand. Nogueira knows he should have avoided that one.
Visagie shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Visagie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the body
and Visagie counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses

and Visagie counters with a single leg into guard. Nogueira didn't expect that.
Visagie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Visagie 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.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to stand but Visagie is controlling the position.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Visagie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira wants to stand but Visagie is controlling the position.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Visagie postures up.
Visagie's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Theunie Visagie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Visagie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueira leaves Visagie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira misses with a combination

and Visagie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Visagie content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Visagie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nogueira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Visagie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Visagie works his way into full mount!
Nogueira wants to control but Visagie is having none of it.
Theunie Visagie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visagie looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is working to get back to half guard.
Visagie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Visagie maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Visagie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Visagie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nogueira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Visagie tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.

Visagie looking to secure an arm triangle but Nogueira defends it well.

Visagie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nogueira is surviving well by controlling Visagie's body position as best he can.

Visagie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses

and Visagie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Visagie.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Visagie is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira 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.
Visagie wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Visagie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Visagie is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visagie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueira. Nogueira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Visagie.
Nogueira misses with a body punch
and Visagie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira leaves Visagie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Visagie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Visagie.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.
Nogueira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Visagie counters with a straight right hand.

Visagie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie wants to control the pace but Nogueira is squirming around nicely.
Visagie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Visagie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nogueira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Visagie controlling his opponent.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Visagie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theunie Visagie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Visagie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira misses with a combination

and Visagie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Visagie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nogueira is just holding on here. Visagie manages to take his back.
Visagie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nogueira looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie controlling from the back.
Visagie has the hooks in. Nogueira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nogueira prevents Visagie from getting a body triangle.
Visagie keeps control of the position easily here as Nogueira tries to buck him off.

Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Visagie tries to get the hooks in deep but Nogueira pushed the leg off.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but Visagie has full control of the position and if anything, Nogueira has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Visagie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nogueira is defending well but eventually Visagie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nogueira has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theunie Visagie!