PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Oliviera Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chanse Cravens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chanse Cravens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Oliviera Nogueira
vs
Cravens

185 cm
20
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Oliviera Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chanse Cravens!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nogueira 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.

Nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cravens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira won't allow Cravens to get back to his feet.

Nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nogueira is working for a kimura but Cravens is defending it quite comfortably.

Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Cravens is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cravens kicks off Nogueira and gets to his feet.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cravens fails with a takedown attempt.

Cravens gets a takedown into half guard.
Cravens content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Cravens sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cravens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Cravens lands a couple of digs.

Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nogueira has his foot on Cravens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cravens works his way back into a safe position though.

Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Cravens defends it easily.
Cravens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cravens content to stall in guard here.
Cravens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cravens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cravens trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cravens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Cravens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cravens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cravens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cravens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.

Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cravens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Cravens defends it easily.

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cravens is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nogueira Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cravens's back instead.
Cravens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cravens is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Oliviera Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cravens misses with a wild combination.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cravens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cravens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cravens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cravens!
Cravens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cravens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nogueira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cravens lands some shots froms side control.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Cravens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nogueira to see if he's OK.
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cravens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Cravens grinds an elbow into Nogueira's temple.
Cravens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nogueira's legs.
Cravens trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira tries to bench press Cravens off him but Cravens keeps the position.
Nogueira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cravens is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nogueira is trying to escape the mount.

Cravens has control of Nogueira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nogueira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cravens prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira taking shots to the head.
Cravens lands a big shot there that rocks Nogueira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cravens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nogueira is trying desperately to improve position.
Cravens punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four 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.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cravens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nogueira looks a forlorn figure.
Cravens looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cravens landing strikes from the mount and Nogueira is in trouble!
Nogueira regains half guard.
Cravens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nogueira is pressing down on Cravens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chanse Cravens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cravens is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Cravens circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cravens sprawls well initially but Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Cravens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cravens.

Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.

Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cravens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nogueira, into his guard.

Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cravens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cravens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cravens working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cravens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cravens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cravens landing with the ground and pound.

Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cravens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nogueira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cravens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Cravens is controlling his hands well.

Cravens is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cravens shoots and misses

and Nogueira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cravens!

Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cravens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cravens!

Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cravens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cravens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cravens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nogueira has his foot on Cravens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cravens works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cravens with a nice head shot there.
Cravens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Cravens defends it easily.
Cravens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Cravens defends it easily.

Cravens stands up and waves to Nogueira to follow him.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cravens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cravens swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Oliviera Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nogueira 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Oliviera Nogueira!