PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Nogueira. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Orlando Sackett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
Sackett

191 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigo Nogueira off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but Sackett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Sackett instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Sackett.
Sackett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Sackett landing knees to the body.
Sackett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a damaging elbow.
Sackett landing knees to the body.
Sackett landing knees to the head.

It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but Sackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.

Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sackett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett lands a damaging elbow.

Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sackett as Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but Sackett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sackett looks to land a combination but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.

Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in and bounces Sackett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Sackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigo Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Sackett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.
Sackett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigo Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigo Nogueira, not yet.
Sackett postures up.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigo Nogueira is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sackett lands a two punch combo.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks for a takedown but Sackett sprawls well.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Rodrigo Nogueira scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Sackett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Sackett wants to take Rodrigo Nogueira's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sackett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodrigo Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Sackett has a good base and remains in mount.

Sackett has control of Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rodrigo Nogueira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sackett controlling the pace for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sackett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigo Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Sackett eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping control of the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Sackett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.

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.
Sackett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Orlando Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sackett as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Orlando Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sackett swivels and escapes.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Rodrigo Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett lands with a nice combination. Rodrigo Nogueira backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Rodrigo Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Sackett works over Rodrigo Nogueira's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett swinging wilding here.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Sackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sackett cracks Rodrigo Nogueira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigo Nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Sackett which made him look bad.

Sackett darts in and clinches Rodrigo Nogueira up against the cage.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Sackett.
Sackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigo Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sackett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Sackett manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Sackett.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Sackett swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira. Rodrigo Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sackett as he avoids it easily.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigo Nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Sackett which made him look bad.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with a double jab.

That's four 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.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett misses with a double jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett swinging wilding here.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Rodrigo Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sackett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodrigo Nogueira, into his guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sackett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Sackett!