PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Rodrigo Nogueira

195 cm
32
249 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Rodrigo Nogueira maintains control.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Rodrigo Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Rodrigo Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo Nogueira punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith tries to hold on but Rodrigo Nogueira pushes him away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing small, sideways elbows.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith tries to kick Rodrigo Nogueira off but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.

Smith has his foot on Rodrigo Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigo Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigo Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Smith has his foot on Rodrigo Nogueira 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigo Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigo Nogueira defends it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith working for a triangle but Rodrigo Nogueira defends it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Nogueira forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

Rodrigo Nogueira 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.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo Nogueira pulls his head out easily.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Rodrigo Nogueira working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to keep Smith in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
Smith cracks Rodrigo Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigo Nogueira 's brow.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigo Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control the position.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith seems keen to control Rodrigo Nogueira 's posture.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Smith pushes Rodrigo Nogueira off and gets back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to escape the mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigo Nogueira hang on?
Rodrigo Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Rodrigo Nogueira looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith scoring with strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira is staying in there.
Rodrigo Nogueira is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Rodrigo Nogueira is rocked!
Smith postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rodrigo Nogueira bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Smith and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!