PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Bravo's Theme. Nogueira has chosen Nogueira PRIDE entrance as his entrance music. Thiago Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bravo
vs
Nogueira

195 cm
26
269 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bravo's hands.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nogueira thuds his right hand into Bravo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Nogueira thows a body shot but no joy.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.

Nogueira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nogueira gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.

Nogueira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravo to the ground. Nogueira is now in Bravo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nogueira has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and Nogueira manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.

Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bravo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Bravo defends.

Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bravo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Bravo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.

Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Nogueira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo working a defensive guard here.

Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Bravo in his guard.

Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.

Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
We've been hearing that Bravo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nogueira working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nogueira throws a shot to the body.

Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Thiago Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nogueira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bravo quickly recovers to half guard.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Bravo is working away.

Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Bravo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bravo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to control but Bravo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Nogueira is persistently looking for the submission but Bravo is defending it well.

Nogueira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bravo is defending well though. Nogueira let's go of the attempt for now.

Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Bravo is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bravo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira controlling well, preventing Bravo from escaping the position.

Nogueira looking for the RNC.
Nogueira scores with punches to the body.

Nogueira tightening his grip on Bravo, looking for the choke.

Bravo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nogueira's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Bravo turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo pushes down on Nogueira's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Nogueira is defending the position.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Bravo controlling the action here.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Thiago Nogueira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nogueira lands with a shot to the body.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nogueira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravo to the ground. Nogueira is now in Bravo's guard.
Thiago Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
Nogueira working Bravo over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Nogueira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Bravo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Bravo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bravo dives on top into guard.
Johnny Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.

Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira tries to strike from the bottom.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into half guard.

Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira taking some punishment here, with Bravo in his half guard.

Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Bravo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo working Nogueira over with strikes here.

Bravo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nogueira has worked his arm free - good work by Nogueira!
Nogueira throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Thiago Nogueira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nogueira is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Nogueira.
Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Nogueira!
Thiago Nogueira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Johnny Bravo had this to say: 'Yeah, whatever!'.