PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Gracie (ranked 5580 p4p, 22872 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 122 p4p, 169 weight class). Nogueira has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Nogueira

172 cm
19
176
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
178
1 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, Rock Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Nogueira lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.

It looks like Rock Gracie has been cut.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Nogueira .
Nogueira lands with a nice body punch.

Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira lands a big right hook! Gracie looks hurt but is still standing! Nogueira lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gracie falls down and Nogueira dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gracie's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nogueira runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Nogueira !