PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mitrione
vs
Rodrigo Nogueira

191 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitrione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Rodrigo Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Matt Mitrione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mitrione shoots in but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitrione has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitrione tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitrione manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitrione misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitrione shoots and misses

so Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitrione is on top in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling Mitrione's posture.
Mitrione tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira controls Mitrione momentarily but Mitrione frees himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitrione's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitrione is on top in guard.
Mitrione could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitrione trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigo Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitrione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitrione stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigo Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo 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.
Mitrione is trying to stand.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Mitrione is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitrione tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Mitrione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Mitrione is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigo Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigo Nogueira's back!

Mitrione looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Mitrione patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mitrione avoiding Rodrigo Nogueira 's attempts to control his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo Nogueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mitrione tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodrigo Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione lands a couple of digs.
Mitrione stays in close to Rodrigo Nogueira's body and controls the position.
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 Matt Mitrione will probably get the nod.
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.

Mitrione fails with the takedown
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mitrione shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Mitrione's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rodrigo Nogueira dives in and scores a takedown into Mitrione's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to sweep him here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Mitrione is keeping the position.
Mitrione keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.

Rodrigo Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitrione is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitrione has escaped and now he's on top!
Mitrione is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira won't let him.
Mitrione is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Mitrione is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitrione trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
Mitrione won't allow Rodrigo Nogueira to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls Mitrione in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mitrione throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigo Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitrione finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitrione defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Mitrione tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira managing to control the position.
Mitrione trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.

Rodrigo Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mitrione wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.

Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitrione doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitrione manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitrione pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitrione passes Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitrione is keen to just control but Rodrigo Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Mitrione is really struggling to control Rodrigo Nogueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Mitrione to pass to mount.

Mitrione is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to improve his position but Mitrione is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mitrione's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Rodrigo Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitrione. Mitrione gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his takedown stuffed

and Mitrione counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard now.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitrione is one step ahead there.

Mitrione drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodrigo Nogueira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mitrione has Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands and throws Mitrione's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione manages to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Mitrione defending well.
Mitrione is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitrione has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitrione defending well though.
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Mitrione from improving his position.
Mitrione is looking to control Rodrigo Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitrione avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Rodrigo Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitrione sees it coming and defends easily.

Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitrione is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mitrione is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's trapped leg to prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Mitrione wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitrione manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitrione is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitrione is retaining full guard.

Mitrione pushes Rodrigo Nogueira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Mitrione shows good takedown defense.
Mitrione is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Mitrione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Mitrione gets a double leg takedown into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to stand but Mitrione is controlling the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Mitrione tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Mitrione showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitrione has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mitrione!