PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
Resnar

191 cm
22
231 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Fight For Real MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira slips a straight right by Resnar.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Resnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nogueira is working for a kimura but Resnar is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Resnar.
Resnar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira is thwarting Resnar's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Resnar is working away.
Resnar tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resnar's waist but Resnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Resnar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resnar is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Resnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Resnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Resnar.
Resnar connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Resnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Resnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Resnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resnar as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Resnar pinned against the cage. Resnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Resnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Resnar lands with a right hand.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Resnar as he jumps to the side.
Resnar keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnar stuns Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brock Resnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resnar connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Resnar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resnar scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Resnar there.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Resnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resnar, right into the meat.
Nogueira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Resnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueira takes one on the button.

Nogueira is rocked!
Resnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resnar throws an overhand right that has Nogueira reeling! Resnar follows up with more punches and Nogueira is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Resnar!