PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Nogueira is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nogueira
vs
Diaz

187 cm
28
202 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

186 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Allstar MMA clothing all $10 (laundering aswell)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in but Nogueira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Ralph Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Nogueira takes it in his stride.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Diaz.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Nogueira throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Diaz catches Nogueira right on the button with a cross.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Nogueira sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diaz.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz lunges at Nogueira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nogueira's hand.
Nogueira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira which made him look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Nogueira circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nogueira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Nogueira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Nogueira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nogueira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueira has time to react.
Ralph Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nogueira.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nogueira which made him look bad.
Nogueira works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Diaz.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Nogueira pushes him off.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira blocks the body kick.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nogueira eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nogueira's sensitive parts.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.

Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Nogueira stands up from mount. Strange move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nogueira doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz closes the distance but Nogueira moves to the side
and Nogueira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Diaz tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a jab to Nogueira's midsection.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Nogueira sprawls well.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Diaz.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Nogueira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Nogueira takes it in his stride.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nogueira defends it nicely.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.

Nogueira closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Nogueira scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Nogueira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira.

Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Antonio Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nogueira's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Nogueira misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Diaz!
Ralph Diaz is the new light heavyweight champion!