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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonioo Noggueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 cm
25
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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, Antonioo Noggueira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzaga misses with a looping left. Noggueira takes one on the button. Gonzaga throws a combination that misses and Noggueira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gonzaga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Noggueira tries for a takedown but Gonzaga circles away easily and Gonzaga counters with a straight right hand. Some wild striking there from Gonzaga.
Noggueira drives through with a takedown into Gonzaga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Noggueira is looking to advance position but Gonzaga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Noggueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzaga controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gonzaga looking to control but Noggueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Noggueira is looking to improve his position but Gonzaga isn't that keen on the idea. Noggueira is squirming around, avoiding Gonzaga's attempts to control the action. Noggueira is looking to get to half guard. Noggueira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Noggueira actively working from the bottom here. Noggueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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. It looks like Gonzaga is going to stand back up.
Noggueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily. Gonzaga seems to be working for a kimura but Noggueira defends the submission attempt. Noggueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily. Noggueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Noggueira is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Noggueira actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Noggueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily. Noggueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily. Gonzaga is trying for a kimura here. Noggueira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gonzaga wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Gonzaga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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