PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daka Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OgmNGyb8lw as his entrance music. 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?

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
Legend

190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daka Legend!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legend decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll over but Legend keeps him under control.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legend wants to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigo Nogueira is pressing down on Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Legend defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.

Legend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodrigo Nogueira , up you get!

Rodrigo Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Legend from escaping the position.

Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legend is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legend is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legend is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling him well.

Legend sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodrigo Nogueira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legend pinned against the cage. Legend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Legend closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodrigo Nogueira 's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Legend wanted to stand there but Rodrigo Nogueira had control of the position.
Legend looks gassed!
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.

Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!

Rodrigo Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend tries to stand but Rodrigo Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.

Rodrigo Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Legend defends it easily.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira .
Legend wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigo Nogueira 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legend wanted to stand there but Rodrigo Nogueira had control of the position.

Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Legend defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !