PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderlei Noguieranenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderlei Noguieranenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Noguieranenko
vs
Azazel

197 cm
19
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
227 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderlei Noguieranenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azazel shoots for a double leg takedown but Noguieranenko sprawls well. He's pushed Azazel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Azazel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noguieranenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azazel.

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

Azazel is looking for a kimura here.
Azazel prevents Noguieranenko from standing back up.
Azazel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Noguieranenko has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Azazel is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Noguieranenko with him. Noguieranenko is trying to defend but Azazel has an arm under the chin now! Noguieranenko grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Azazel!