PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parker
vs
Ronaldo Nogueira

186 cm
22
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Powerful

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Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Nogueira slips under a jab.

Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parker is not content to let Nogueira control the position.

Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.

Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira controlling the action here.

Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira's back!
Parker doesn't have the hooks in and Nogueira manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira working some strikes from top position.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet.

Parker is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Nogueira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Nogueira wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Nogueira throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.

Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira looking for a guillotine from mount but Parker is having none of it.
Nogueira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.

Nogueira looking for a guillotine from mount but Parker is having none of it.
Parker is in a horrible position here. Nogueira smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nogueira lands a big shot there that rocks Parker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira with shots to the head and body - Parker looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.

Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueira lands with some strikes.
Parker wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
Parker tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nogueira scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Parker looking for subs off his back but Nogueira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira's back!
Nogueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Parker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Parker is staying in there.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Nogueira controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parker taking shots to the head.
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!
Nogueira unloading with bombs!
Parker prevents Nogueira from taking his back.
Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira looking to finish Parker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Parker!
Parker is looking to get to half guard.

Nogueira working for a submission but Parker is keeping him at bay.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Parker's face.

Nogueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Parker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Parker and Nogueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nogueira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Parker is trying to escape and Nogueira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Parker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nogueira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira!