Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntta.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Juntta!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Juntta defends.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Rodrigo Nogueira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juntta is trying to control Rodrigo Nogueira's posture but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it. #T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Juntta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Juntta is looking for a sweep.
Juntta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
Juntta trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Juntta is keeping him busy. #T2#
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntta trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Juntta is trying to escape the mount.
Juntta tries to hold on but Rodrigo Nogueira pushes him away.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juntta's face. #CUT#
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
The cut above Jaska Juntta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Juntta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-482
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ventura won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Ventura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control but Ventura passes into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Ventura postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Ventura clobbers Rodrigo Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Ventura misses the jab.
Ventura misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.
Ventura wants to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him.
Rodrigo Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Ventura is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Ventura with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands and throws Ventura's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ventura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Ventura!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ventura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigo Nogueira.#T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face as Ventura controls the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira regains half guard.
Ventura controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ventura 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.
Ventura controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated 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.
#R2#
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Ventura scores with a one two! Rodrigo Nogueira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura works over Rodrigo Nogueira's head and body with a nice combination.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ventura explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a jab from Ventura.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.#T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Ventura is trying to stand. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ventura is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Ventura's temple.
Anthony Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is holding on to half guard well.
Ventura is looking to escape.
Ventura tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ventura is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigo Nogueira sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ventura defends it well.
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ventura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira stalling away here and it's allowed Ventura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira works over Ventura with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Ventura is pulling down on Rodrigo Nogueira's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodrigo Nogueira, at least for the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Ventura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REVB#
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Ventura scores with a hook.
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVB#
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.#SU2#
Ventura stands up and waves to Rodrigo Nogueira to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura thows a leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira checks it #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ventura to regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ventura wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it. #T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to advance position but Ventura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ventura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ventura tries to control but Rodrigo Nogueira wriggling away. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to escape the mount.
Ventura looking to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ventura 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.#T3#
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ventura's head.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ventura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodrigo Nogueira has Ventura in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Ventura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to stand up but Ventura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for subs off his back but Ventura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Ventura.
I've got Ventura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-475: Hard Knock Life
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Yuudai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Yuudai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira has Yuudai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yuudai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocking some punches.
Yuudai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai closes the distance but Rodrigo Nogueira moves to the side #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai! #ES#
Yuudai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai tries to clinch up.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Yuudai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuudai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks winded!
Yuudai scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Yuudai jumps into guard, dragging Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
Yuudai trying to control the position here.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigo Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Yuudai.#T2#
Yuudai is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuudai is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's posture.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodrigo Nogueira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodrigo Nogueira stays in close to Yuudai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yuudai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Rodrigo Nogueira struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Yuudai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuudai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yuudai prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from escaping the position.#SU#
Yuudai decides to stand back up. #TD#
Yuudai gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Yuudai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Yuudai postures up.#SU#
Yuudai stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Yuudai clinches with his opponent.
Yuudai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo Nogueira controls his hands.
Yuudai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yuudai prevents it.
Kenta Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Yuudai scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Yuudai clinches up with Rodrigo Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Yuudai pulls guard successfully.
Yuudai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR#
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yuudai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigo Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigo Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Yuudai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Yuudai throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodrigo Nogueira. That did some damage!
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Yuudai didn't expect that.
Rodrigo Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Yuudai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.#T3#
Yuudai trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Yuudai wants to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yuudai trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Yuudai passes into half guard. #SU#
Yuudai stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is avoiding it.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
Yuudai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yuudai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Yuudai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Yuudai.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodrigo Nogueira eats them both and turns towards Yuudai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuudai won't be happy with that. #T1#
Yuudai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yuudai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodrigo Nogueira is putting a hurting on Yuudai here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenta Yuudai has been cut.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuudai, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuudai manages to get back to half guard.
Kenta Yuudai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to advance to full mount but Yuudai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass. #T2#
Yuudai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuudai is looking to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Yuudai keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuudai trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR##SU#
Yuudai gets to his feet. Rodrigo Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Yuudai throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Yuudai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuudai.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuudai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yuudai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Yuudai is looking to escape.
Yuudai tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
Rodrigo Nogueira working Yuudai over with strikes.
Yuudai is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai is trying to stand up here but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him well.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenta Yuudai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira jumps guard but Yuudai stands there with Rodrigo Nogueira around his waist. Rodrigo Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Yuudai.
Yuudai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Yuudai jumps into guard, dragging Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Yuudai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yuudai defends it well.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yuudai looks to clinch #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Yuudai is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigo Nogueira sits in half guard.
Yuudai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigo Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigo Nogueira's back!
Yuudai gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Yuudai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well though. Yuudai let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira covers up after that shot from Yuudai. #T2#
Yuudai wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodrigo Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yuudai's guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai wants to sweep here but Rodrigo Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai wants to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Yuudai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REVR##T3#
Yuudai wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigo Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working an open guard so Yuudai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rodrigo Nogueira tightens his grip and picks Yuudai up, before dumping him to the ground. Yuudai manages to land in guard. #ES#
Yuudai wriggles free and stands up.
Yuudai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuudai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yuudai scores with a one two! Rodrigo Nogueira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenta Yuudai had his way with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuudai tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuudai!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yuudai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Yuudai! #SU#
Yuudai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuudai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Yuudai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yuudai stuns Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yuudai tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it easily.
Yuudai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yuudai looking to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuudai is keeping the position for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Yuudai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Yuudai!#REVR#
Rodrigo Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Yuudai slips an elbow through the middle.
Yuudai tries to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Kenta Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuudai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira striking off his back but it's not causing Yuudai any problems. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Yuudai defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Yuudai is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigo Nogueira's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Yuudai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuudai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFT-471
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Santos looks to land a left hand but Rodrigo Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodrigo Nogueira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo Nogueira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Santos wriggles free and stands up.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos misses with a hook. Rodrigo Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos wants to clinch#TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.#T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira chips away with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigo Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigo Nogueira's head back.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodrigo Nogueira. That did some damage!
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigo Nogueira.
Santos misses with a double jab #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos tries to escape but Rodrigo Nogueira is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Santos is trying to control Rodrigo Nogueira's posture but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a decent elbow.
Santos tries to buck Rodrigo Nogueira off but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.#SU#
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigo Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Santos stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Rodrigo Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Santos misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodrigo Nogueira backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos works over Rodrigo Nogueira's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.#T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira passes into half guard.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Santos throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Santos misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Santos is quick to defend against it.
Santos misses with a hook. Rodrigo Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Santos lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodrigo Nogueira's head. #CUT2#
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Rodrigo Nogueira landing a few strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Rodrigo Nogueira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.#T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rodrigo Nogueira is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with the ground and pound.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to score with some ground and pound. Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing a few strikes.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Santos is trying to control Rodrigo Nogueira's posture but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
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 cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!#T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a huge shot from side control! Santos is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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.

Event: BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.#CL2#
Knope has Rodrigo Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Knope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to drag Knope to the mat but Knope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Rodrigo Nogueira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a big elbow. #T1#
Knope is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Knope tries to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira has taken his back! Rodrigo Nogueira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Knope tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Knope away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
An out of breath Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Rubey throws a body punch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubey swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Rubey fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Rubey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubey manages to kick Rodrigo Nogueira off! Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back into Rubey's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rubey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubey keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rubey has control of Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rubey keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Rubey is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira is in close to Rubey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Rubey is working from the bottom.
Rubey has momentary wrist control but Rodrigo Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigo Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Rubey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Rubey wants to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling well. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubey has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a nice elbow through Rubey's hands, connecting with Rubey's forehead.
Rubey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubey has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira works over Rubey with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Rubey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira scoring with some ground and pound.
Rubey is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from Rubey's half guard. Rubey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubey's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working Rubey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rubey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Rodrigo Nogueira has his feet on Rubey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rubey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubey throws a hook but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubey scores with a jab to the body.
Rubey throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubey misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chris Rubey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubey throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Rubey is quick to defend against it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rubey.#TD2#
Rubey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigo Nogueira on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigo Nogueira's guard now, I'm sure.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rubey wants to pass the guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubey defends it easily.
Rubey throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo Nogueira blocks nicely. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Rubey defends it easily. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SU2#
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Rubey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodrigo Nogueira did well to prevent Rubey getting side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to escape.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to kick Rubey off but Rubey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Rubey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubey is thwarting Rodrigo Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Rubey working over Rodrigo Nogueira with some ground and pound. Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubey wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Rubey has managed to pass into half guard.
Rubey trying to control from half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is working away. #T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to hold on to Rubey's head to control him but Rubey postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rubey connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's temple.
Rubey wants to stand up but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves into full guard.
Rubey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Rubey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubey darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rubey.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Rubey avoids it well and moves away.
Rubey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubey throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it.#TD2#
Rubey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigo Nogueira was covering up waiting for the punch and Rubey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rubey stands and steps away. Rodrigo Nogueira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Rubey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Rodrigo Nogueira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rubey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD#
Rodrigo Nogueira wants the takedown. Rubey is fighting it off but Rodrigo Nogueira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rubey's guard against the cage.
Rubey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubey, not yet.
Rubey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Rubey blocks nicely.
Rubey wants to sweep here but Rodrigo Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rodrigo Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira distracts Rubey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubey's head.
Rubey 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rubey can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigo Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubey wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira passes into side control, despite Rubey's attempt to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Rubey with a big elbow.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
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!
Rubey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rubey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigo Nogueira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rubey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a decent elbow.
Rubey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rodrigo Nogueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rubey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rubey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira landing punches. #ROC#
Rubey is rocked!
Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rubey goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rodrigo Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
A victorious Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Velasquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigo Nogueira's half guard.#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Super SmashBros. inform us that Rodrigo Nogueira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Velasquez is defending well. Rodrigo Nogueira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Velasquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodrigo Nogueira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFT-446: Hymen vs Lesnar IV
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Caesar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodrigo Nogueira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocking some punches.
Caesar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Caesar stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rodrigo Nogueira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodrigo Nogueira stops Caesar from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Caesar wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigo Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rodrigo Nogueira stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Caesar throws up his legs and catches Rodrigo Nogueira in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rodrigo Nogueira tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Caesar ! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gaius Julius Caesar !
An out of breath Gaius Julius Caesar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-439
Date: Mar 05, 2016

#R1#
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh misses with a combination #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
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. #T1#
Singh gets back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Singh managing to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Singh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Singh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Singh postures up. #T4#
Singh controlling the action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Singh controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanjay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Sanjay Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh lands a jab to the nose.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass. #T1#
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position.
Singh stops Rodrigo Nogueira from standing up.
Rodrigo Nogueira working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Singh gets to his feet - Rodrigo Nogueira follows without any prompting.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanjay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo Nogueira slips the punch.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh throws a right and a left that Rodrigo Nogueira avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira. #ES2#
Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodrigo Nogueira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanjay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Rodrigo Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh! #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura but Singh is defending well. #T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Singh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Singh with a big elbow.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Singh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigo Nogueira. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singh is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira stalling away here and it's allowed Singh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rodrigo Nogueira has his hands on Singh's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodrigo Nogueira, into his guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sanjay Singh.
I've got Singh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanjay Singh!
After winning the bout, Sanjay Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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