PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nogeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans comes to the cage accompanied by This is not a song, its a Sandwhich - Psychostick. Nogeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Gerald Hans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hans
vs
Nogeira

190 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
241 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Fighters Edge Nutrition and Supplements

South Side Swagger

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minotauro Nogeira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogeira misses with a takedown attempt - Hans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogeira counters with a stiff right hand.

Hans gets caught flat footed, as Nogeira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hans is rocked!
Nogeira looking to pass the guard.
Nogeira is looking to stand up but Hans won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hans's head.
Oh Hans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nogeira stands and steps away. Hans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hans wants to land a leg kick but Nogeira is out of range.
Hans seems to have got his legs back now.
Hans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nogeira counters by clinching up.
Hans could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hans just leaning against Nogeira, taking a breather.
Hans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nogeira managing to block the knees to the body from Hans.
Nogeira prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nogeira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hans regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nogeira stands up and waves to Hans to follow him.

Hans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nogeira to the mat! Nogeira manages to get full guard.
Hans is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogeira wants to sweep here but Hans controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nogeira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogeira prevents Hans from improving his position.
Nogeira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nogeira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nogeira stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hans to get to his feet.
Nogeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hans moves away.
Hans has his takedown stuffed

and Nogeira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogeira jumps guard.
Hans throwing strikes from guard but Nogeira blocks nicely.
Hans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hans wants to pass to mount but Nogeira is defending the position.
Hans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hans tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nogeira controls his leg.
Nogeira tries to roll over but Hans keeps him under control.
Hans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hans is keen to just control but Nogeira is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogeira is staying active underneath Hans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hans not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hans wants to clinch

so Nogeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hans closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nogeira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogeira wanted to stand there but Hans had control of the position.
Hans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hans wants to free his trapped foot but Nogeira is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Nogeira has one foot on Hans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Nogeira darts in and clinches Hans up against the cage.
Hans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogeira tightens his grip and picks Hans up, before dumping him to the ground. Hans manages to land in guard.

Hans is working an open guard so Nogeira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hans with a poor takedown
and Nogeira counters with a leg kick.
Hans tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nogeira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogeira lands a couple of digs.

Nogeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Nogeira is in close to Hans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nogeira trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
Hans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nogeira is now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hans is defending against the submission attempts here by Nogeira.
Nogeira trying to control the action but Hans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minotauro Nogeira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hans tries to clinch but Nogeira moves away

and Nogeira counters with a single leg into guard. Hans didn't expect that.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogeira looking to pass the guard.
Nogeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nogeira lands a couple of elbows.
Hans controls Nogeira momentarily but Nogeira frees himself.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hans has his foot on Nogeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Hans is working an open guard so Nogeira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hans closes the distance but Nogeira moves to the side

and Nogeira counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogeira has hold of Hans's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hans seems comfortable defending it but Nogeira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hans is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hans is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nogeira couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minotauro Nogeira!