PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arias has chosen Rocky Song as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Noble
vs
Arias

152 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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, Hugh Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Arias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arias lands with a nice body punch.
Noble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Oooh a lovely combination from Arias sends Noble down but not out. Arias dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Hugh Noble has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Noble prevents Arias from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Noble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hugh Noble has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Noble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arias is trying to buck Noble off.
Noble tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arias is looking to get back to his feet here but Noble is keeping cool and he's managed to take Arias's back.
Arias wants to get back to his feet.
Arias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arias looks winded!
Arias is covering up but some of the strikes from Noble are getting through and doing damage.
Arias is trying to stand back up.
Noble lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Arias hold on?!
Noble lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Noble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arias holding both Noble 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arias preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Noble.
Arias is trying to get back to his feet but Noble has full control of the position and if anything, Arias has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Noble has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Arias is in real trouble here. Noble gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Arias is tapping out! Noble wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugh Noble!