PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Nogueira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nogueira
vs
ahr

198 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Mauricio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ben ahr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ahr tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.

ahr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually ahr manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but ahr controlling him for the moment.

ahr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nogueira dives on top into guard.

ahr wriggles free and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.

ahr gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

ahr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. ahr eventually gives up the hold.

ahr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

ahr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira is looking to escape.

ahr is working for a submission of some sort.
ahr looks gassed!

ahr is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ahr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nogueira can pounce on him.
Mauricio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira tries to clinch but ahr moves out of range.

Nogueira gets a clinch.

Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from ahr. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of ahr's head.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - ahr circles away.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but ahr keeps it at a distance.

Nogueira rushes ahr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ahr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ahr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
ahr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

ahr drags the fight down to the ground.

ahr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nogueira frees his head nicely. Oh but ahr has switched to an armbar! Nogueira is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). ben ahr!