PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Soda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogeuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Soda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Nogeuria's chin.

Soda
vs
Nogeuria

196 cm
18
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Soda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogeuria!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogeuria shoots in and drives through. Soda sprawls well.

Nogeuria gets caught flat footed, as Soda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogeuria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nogeuria has eaten all the pies!

Soda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Soda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nogeuria is looking for a triangle but Soda pushes his legs off easily.

Soda drops back looking for a leg! Nogeuria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogeuria manages to kick Soda off! Soda jumps back into Nogeuria's guard.
Nogeuria lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soda!
Soda is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda is working hard here to advance position.

Nogeuria is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Soda is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogeuria!