PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobson Hernandez (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.

Nogueira
vs
Hernandez

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Juan Nogueira!
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, Jobson Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.

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

Nogueira has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.

Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.

Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Nogueira is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hernandez has escaped and now he's on top!

Hernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.

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

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hernandez looks gassed!

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.

Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nogueira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nogueira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nogueira!

Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nogueira but great work by Hernandez.
Nogueira manages to get back to half guard.

Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Juan Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Nogueira.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Nogueira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Nogueira misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Nogueira.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nogueira's waist but Nogueira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Juan Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jobson Hernandez.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.

Nogueira decides to pull guard.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.

Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.

Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hernandez has gone for a leg lock! Nogueira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hernandez's guard.

Hernandez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nogueira escapes and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Nogueira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nogueira but great work by Hernandez.

Hernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nogueira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hernandez's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Nogueira dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!

Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.

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

Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.

Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Nogueira's guard.

Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hernandez!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira wants to advance to full mount but Hernandez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.

Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.

Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez stands and throws Nogueira's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nogueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.

Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira, who protects the arm well.
Jobson Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nogueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.

Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nogueira is defending well.

Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nogueira is defending well.
Nogueira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juan Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jobson Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jobson Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Nogueira!