PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hymen
vs
Rodrigo Nogueira

198 cm
26
257 lbs
15 - 1 - 1

191 cm
30
260 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen misses with a looping left.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hymen misses with a lunging right hand

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Hymen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hymen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hymen is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigo Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Hymen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hymen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hymen wants to get back to his feet.

Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Hymen is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hymen keeps working.

Rodrigo Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hymen is trying to stand.
Hymen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Hymen controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Hymen is keeping the position.
Hymen is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes Hymen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rodrigo Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hymen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control. Hymen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hymen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushes down on Hymen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Hymen from standing back up.

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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hymen has his hands clasped together around Rodrigo Nogueira's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Hymen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hymen throws a right hand that misses

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hymen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground.
Hymen is trying to stand up here but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him well.
Rodrigo Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hymen defends it well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hymen is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Hymen is looking to improve his position.
Hymen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Hymen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hymen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hymen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen is trying to stand up here but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him well.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Hymen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hymen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hymen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodrigo Nogueira.

Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Hymen is defending well.

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.
Hymen gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hymen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hymen misses with a hook

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hymen is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
Hymen trying to hold on to Rodrigo Nogueira's head to control him but Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira is keen to just control but Hymen is a slippery customer.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hymen wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigo Nogueira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hymen can't escape the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to take Hymen's back here but Hymen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hymen is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes Hymen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hymen is in trouble.

Hymen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rodrigo Nogueira's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking to break Hymen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hymen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodrigo Nogueira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hymen tries to escape but Rodrigo Nogueira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodrigo Nogueira thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hymen trying to control the hands but Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Hymen right now.

Rodrigo Nogueira working for a choke but Hymen is defending well.
Hymen just trying to survive but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Hymen is keeping busy.

Hymen is in a bad position with Rodrigo Nogueira working for a choke. Hymen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.
Hymen throwing strikes but missing.

Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Hymen has managed to pass into half guard.
Hymen uses his free foot to push down on Rodrigo Nogueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodrigo Nogueira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen controlling from mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hymen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodrigo Nogueira because Hymen loaded up on that one.
Hymen raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Hymen is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hymen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigo Nogueira on the side of the head.

It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips under a jab.
Hymen misses with a jab to the body

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hymen is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Hymen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hymen passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen controlling the action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
Hymen is looking to stall here but Rodrigo Nogueira recovers full guard.

Hymen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen tries to land a leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira saw it coming and moves away.
Hymen tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Hymen finds it's target.
Hymen misses with a hook. Rodrigo Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Hymen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hymen clobbers Rodrigo Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hymen with a hook.

That has opened up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut even more.
Hymen misses with a left hand

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigo Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hymen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hymen tries to buck Rodrigo Nogueira off but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.

Rodrigo Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hymen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Hymen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen had his way with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hymen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hymen scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen tries to clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Hymen throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigo Nogueira's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avoid it.
Hymen scores with a body shot.
Hymen throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
Hymen connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen misses the jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Some wild striking there from Hymen.
Hymen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Hymen misses.
Hymen swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hymen is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hymen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.