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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Nogueira (ranked 23204 p4p, 164 weight class) and Theodore Rothschild (ranked 6329 p4p, 154 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Nogueira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rothschild.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches up with Nogueira , looking for a takedown. Rothschild pushes Nogueira against the cage but Nogueira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Rothschild.
Rothschild shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position here.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is pulling down on Rothschild's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothschild, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira pulls Rothschild in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nogueira , right into the meat.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rothschild fails with the takedown.
Nogueira thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nogueira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira has control of Rothschild's left arm, preventing Rothschild from doing any damage.
Rothschild controlling from the top position.
Nogueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Nogueira .
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira .
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
Rothschild wants to get back to striking at distance but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Rothschild advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rothschild shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rothschild is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothschild is one step ahead there.
Nogueira seems keen to control Rothschild's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Nogueira .
Rothschild shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothschild gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira clinches with his opponent.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rothschild feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rothschild advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild is controlling the pace.
Rothschild is continuing to stall.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nogueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rothschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rothschild wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rothschild shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Rothschild dives in and grabs Nogueira 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes down on Rothschild's head and hops out.
Nogueira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nogueira has Rothschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nogueira pulls guard effortlessly.
Nogueira is pulling down on Rothschild's head. It's preventing any offense from Rothschild, at least for the moment.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothschild's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
Rothschild is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nogueira is looking to pass into half guard but Rothschild pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rothschild is in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rothschild controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nogueira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rothschild's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rothschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rothschild can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.
That's four 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rothschild closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Rothschild.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira .
Nogueira tries to clinch but Rothschild is having none of it.
Rothschild fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nogueira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rothschild is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anderson Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nogueira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rothschild uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rothschild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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