PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Edgerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nogueira
vs
Edgerton

191 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Edgerton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgerton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira with a poor takedown
and Edgerton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edgerton fails with the takedown

and Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but Edgerton denies him.
Nogueira is staying tight to Edgerton's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edgerton, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Edgerton's shoulder. That is not cool.

Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgerton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira is trying to control here but Edgerton has managed to regain half guard.
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edgerton is in trouble now - Nogueira has advanced to mount!
Nogueira tries to control but Edgerton wriggling away.

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.

Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Edgerton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Edgerton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgerton trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.

Nogueira pushes Edgerton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edgerton fails to land with a series of punches.

Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogueira showed some decent athleticism there.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Edgerton is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgerton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogueira is thwarting Edgerton's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira prevents Edgerton from standing back up.
Nogueira content to control rather than advance.

Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Edgerton defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.

Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Edgerton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nogueira to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edgerton tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.

Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgerton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nogueira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edgerton controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edgerton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nogueira is trying to defend but Edgerton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Edgerton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nogueira kicks off Edgerton and gets to his feet.
Edgerton fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgerton throws a jab when Nogueira was well out of range.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nogueira content to stall in guard here.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgerton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira forces his way into half guard.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edgerton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nogueira prevents Edgerton from improving his position.
Edgerton is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nogueira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Edgerton!

Nogueira has isolated one of Edgerton's arms. Edgerton looking to fight him off but Nogueira twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogueira!