Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira wants to clinch.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
Nogueira fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #T2#
Gunnarsson cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Nogueira pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira works his way into full mount!
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gunnarsson is holding on tight. #SUB#
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard. #REVB#
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Gunnarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is fighting to break Nogueira's control of his arms but Nogueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. #T1#
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Nogueira darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to stall.
Nogueira jumps guard but Gunnarsson stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here. #TD2#
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Gunnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gunnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nogueira regains guard immediately.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#T1#
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson advances position into side control!#SU2#
Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira trying to control here. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks. #CL#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Diego Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Nogueira pushes him away.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.#CL#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gunnarsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nogueira to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira is looking to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is trying to keep Gunnarsson in close. #T2#
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES2#
Gunnarsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it. #TD2#
Gunnarsson feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira controlling the action here.#T4#
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira mounts Gunnarsson! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Gunnarsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson. #CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Gunnarsson has passed into half guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunnarsson. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunnarsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Magnus Gunnarsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oren feints a counter leg kick.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Oren keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Oren, which made it look bad.
Oren throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Nogueira rushes Oren and presses him up against the cage.
Oren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oren stalling in the clinch but Nogueira improves position. #TD#
Nogueira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nogueira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oren trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Oren wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira 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.
Oren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to advance to full mount but Oren doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nogueira pushing down on Oren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira is pressing down on Oren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oren is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira works his way into side control.
Oren is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Oren is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oren keeps working.
Oren prevents Nogueira from improving position. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oren is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but Oren instead regains half guard.
Oren is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Oren is defending well. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Oren is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Oren is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oren tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oren trying to control here.
Oren gets full guard.
Oren trying to control the position here.
Nogueira is pushing down on Oren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oren is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Oren is working from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Oren is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oren wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nogueira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Oren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oren.
Oren trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position. #TD#
Nogueira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Oren wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oren defends well.#T1#
Nogueira controls Oren momentarily but Oren frees himself.
Oren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nogueira 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.
Diego Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oren can do to turn this around?
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Oren controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Oren to get to half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oren content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Oren has control of the leg.
Oren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oren prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#T3#
Nogueira trying to hold on to Oren's head to control him but Oren postures up.
Oren is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.#SUB#
Oren lying in Nogueira's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nogueira decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oren taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Diego Nogueira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Tarik Oren was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, bro. I'm go back!'.

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira works his way into side control.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Zaire is working away. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zaire is trying to escape and Nogueira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zaire is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nogueira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Yan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yan is pulling down on Nogueira's head to control his posture.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Yan is keeping the position.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Yan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Yan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira is stalling in the full guard.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Yan in a clinch. #TD#
Nogueira gets control of Yan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nogueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yan trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira has his foot on Yan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Yan pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yan looking to control.
Nogueira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Yan is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up. #T3#
Yan keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nogueira pushing down on Yan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Yan is defending well.
Nogueira moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yan is trying to improve his position.
Yan wants to control but Nogueira postures up.#SUB#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but can't. #T5##SUB#
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yan is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Nogueira has hold of Yan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nogueira cranks the arm and Yan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jinjing Yan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Knee How Ma? ...Ma...How!?!?!'.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi thumps Nogueira with a low kick.
Nogueira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Slaissi.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Slaissi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slaissi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Slaissi tries to move to mount but Nogueira blocks the move with his legs.
Nogueira is trying to escape the position but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Slaissi slows the pace down.
Slaissi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Slaissi gets to mount! Nogueira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Slaissi maintains control.
Slaissi controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slaissi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaissi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slaissi misses the jab.
Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
No joy there for Slaissi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira looks to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nogueira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nogueira.
Nogueira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaissi but Slaissi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaissi tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaissi to the ground. Slaissi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Slaissi gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Slaissi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaissi to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira jumps guard but Slaissi stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaissi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Slaissi.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi won't allow it. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nogueira! Slaissi lets Nogueira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira tries to get into range but Slaissi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nogueira! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Slaissi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: RISE 195: Popara vs Souza
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogueira showed some decent athleticism there.
Powell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Powell is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira is taking a breather. Powell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Powell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powell. #SUB#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Powell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Powell is defending well. #T1#
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nogueira fails to advance to Powell's back.
Nogueira trying to control but Powell is having none of it. #SUB#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Powell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nogueira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Powell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powell, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira tries to move to mount but Powell blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Powell is defending well.
Powell tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Powell, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Powell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nogueira yanks on the arm and Powell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nogueira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Spicoli circles away easily
enabling Spicoli to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Spicoli gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spicoli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Spicoli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spicoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Spicoli.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Spicoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spicoli tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spicoli to the ground. Spicoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nogueira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spicoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogueira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Spicoli holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spicoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spicoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spicoli lands an uppercut.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a head punch that misses.
Spicoli works on Nogueira's body with a couple of short punches.
Spicoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spicoli misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Spicoli.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spicoli to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira jumps guard but Spicoli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spicoli uses from the top position.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Spicoli tries to pass.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Spicoli from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is trying to keep Spicoli in close. #T2#
Spicoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nogueira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spicoli has picked Nogueira up and slammed him! Nogueira can't keep hold of the triangle and Spicoli manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Spicoli is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is being controlled here. #T3#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Spicoli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nogueira to his feet. #TD#
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spicoli 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.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicoli is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
Spicoli controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Spicoli is retaining full guard.
Spicoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nogueira preventing the sweep. #T4#
Spicoli being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spicoli dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Spicoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira pulls Spicoli in close to his closed guard and prevents Spicoli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spicoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Spicoli is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Spicoli with the inside leg kick.
Nogueira tries to clinch
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spicoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spicoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spicoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nogueira is able to avoid easily.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Spicoli is quick to defend against it.
Spicoli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Spicoli circles away. #CL#
Nogueira clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Spicoli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Spicoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spicoli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spicoli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spicoli stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T2##SUB#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spicoli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spicoli looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spicoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicoli looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Spicoli pushes his legs off easily.
Diego Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Spicoli defends it easily.
Spicoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spicoli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Spicoli defends it easily.
Nogueira wants to hit a sweep here but Spicoli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nogueira there! #T4#
Spicoli looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Spicoli isn't that keen on the idea.
Spicoli looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira gets back to half guard.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Nogueira looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spicoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nogueira feints and as Spicoli raises his hands in defense, Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Spicoli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira's guard.#REVB#
Nogueira wants to improve his position but instead Spicoli has moved into half guard. #T1#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Spicoli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spicoli trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Spicoli 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.
Spicoli prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard but Spicoli has passed into side control.
Spicoli is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Spicoli trying to control the position but Nogueira is working away.
Nogueira wants to control but Spicoli postures up.
Nogueira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spicoli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spicoli controlling the position from side mount.
Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
Nogueira wants to control but Spicoli postures up.#T3#
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Spicoli wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nogueira moves to clinch but Spicoli breaks away
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Spicoli keeps it at a distance.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nogueira with a body shot.
Spicoli misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spicoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli throws a fast counter high kick but Nogueira manages to duck under it in time.
Spicoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Nogueira's body.
Spicoli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spicoli 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
Our winner, Jeff Spicoli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands. #TD2#
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet. #SUB2#
Nogueira has his foot on Bonaparte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonaparte works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonaparte trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
Bonaparte content to stall in guard here.
Bonaparte won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Bonaparte has passed into half guard.
Bonaparte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Bonaparte is controlling well.
Bonaparte trying to control from half guard but Nogueira is working away. #T1#
Bonaparte seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nogueira is pressing down on Bonaparte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonaparte postures up.
Bonaparte won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nogueira has his foot on Bonaparte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonaparte works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonaparte stays in close to Nogueira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonaparte passes into side control.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonaparte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Bonaparte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaparte wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Bonaparte sits in half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Bonaparte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bonaparte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonaparte in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Bonaparte is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Bonaparte prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonaparte is working away from the top position though.
Bonaparte is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Bonaparte trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonaparte trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Nogueira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bonaparte tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Bonaparte maintains control.
Bonaparte with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nogueira can't escape the position.
Bonaparte tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Nogueira wants to hold on but Bonaparte pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Bonaparte's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Bonaparte maintains control.
Bonaparte tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bonaparte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch. #BC#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonaparte walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Bonaparte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Jacques Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.#CL2#
Nogueira clinches with his opponent.
Nogueira jumps guard but Bonaparte stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonaparte to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Nogueira jumps guard but Bonaparte stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Nogueira jumps into guard, dragging Bonaparte to the mat.
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Bonaparte throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonaparte trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nogueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nogueira 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.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Bonaparte is proving a slippery customer.
Bonaparte wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Nogueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bonaparte uses it to pass to side control.
Bonaparte trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nogueira sneaks back into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Jacques Bonaparte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonaparte is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Bonaparte has passed into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Bonaparte keeps him under control.
Bonaparte is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bonaparte is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonaparte to get the leverage.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bonaparte from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bonaparte trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonaparte passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonaparte. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Bonaparte circles away.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Bonaparte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Bonaparte lands a body punch. #BC#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte sets himself, and Nogueira steps forward looking for the clinch! Bonaparte avoids it this time.#CL2#
Nogueira darts in and clinches Bonaparte up against the cage.#T1#
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling him.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonaparte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bonaparte won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bonaparte holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonaparte to keep the fight standing.
Jacques Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Nogueira pulls guard.
Bonaparte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bonaparte preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bonaparte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nogueira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nogueira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nogueira! #REVB##T2#
Bonaparte gets back to half guard.
Bonaparte moves into full guard.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Bonaparte is keeping the position.
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogueira is pushing down on Bonaparte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonaparte is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Bonaparte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonaparte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Bonaparte trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonaparte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Nogueira passes into side control, despite Bonaparte's attempt to control the position.
Bonaparte sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Bonaparte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonaparte is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Bonaparte defends it.
Nogueira is controlling the pace.
Bonaparte is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Bonaparte did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A head kick misses from Bonaparte. #CL2#
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Bonaparte has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonaparte walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaparte circles away.
Nogueira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBonaparte.
Bonaparte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Bonaparte is having none of it. #CL2#
Nogueira clinches up with Bonaparte and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte cracks Nogueira with a nice body shot.
Bonaparte lands with a left to the head.
Bonaparte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonaparte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira moves to clinch but Bonaparte breaks away
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte cracks Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Nogueira closes the distance but Bonaparte moves to the side
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #KD#
Bonaparte cracks Nogueira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nogueira to stand back up!#ROC#Nogueira is rocked!#CL2#
Nogueira moves into range and clinches up with Bonaparte.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nogueira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bonaparte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira jumps guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacques Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte lands a big right hand that drops Nogueira! The killer instinct kicks in and Bonaparte finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bonaparte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte retains his light heavyweight title!
Jacques Bonaparte thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Nogueira saw that one coming.
Nogueira goes for a double leg but Markovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markovic continues to drive forward.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Markovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Markovic rolls with it to try and escape but Nogueira cranks on the arm and Markovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
An out of breath Diego Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DKasada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but DKasada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DKasada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Nogueira tries for a kimura but DKasada is defending well. #SUB2#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DKasada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira tries to move into full mount but can't pass DKasada's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira advances to full mount.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Nogueira fails to advance to DKasada's back.
Nogueira trying to control but DKasada is having none of it. #SUB2#
DKasada defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nogueira. #SUB2#
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DKasada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
DKasada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DKasada stops Nogueira from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but can't.
DKasada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DKasada, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira works to advance to full mount. DKasada defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nogueira controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Nogueira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
DKasada tries to buck Nogueira off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
A victorious Diego Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellanos! But no joy.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellanos.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellanos swivels and escapes.
Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castellanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castellanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Castellanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellanos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castellanos as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Castellanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Castellanos. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
enabling Castellanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellanos leaves Nogueira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castellanos throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellanos swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Castellanos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Nogueira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Castellanos to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Nogueira 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 shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castellanos pinned against the cage. Castellanos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castellanos throws out a counter right but Nogueira avoids it with no problem.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castellanos circles away.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Castellanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Castellanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castellanos sprawls well. Castellanos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellanos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Castellanos counters with a nice right hand that sends Nogueira toppling to the canvas! Nogueira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellanos finish him?!
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellanos rattles Nogueira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nogueira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Castellanos dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nogueira stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Castellanos!
An out of breath Jose Castellanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Roussel throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roussel.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roussel defends well and Nogueira ends up having to push Roussel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but Roussel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Roussel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roussel slows down the pace here.
Roussel stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogueiras head.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roussel after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is working for takedown but Roussel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roussel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nogueira pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Roussel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nogueira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Roussel is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roussel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Roussel is controlling well.
Roussel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Roussel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nogueira wants to control but Roussel is keeping busy.
Nogueira gets full guard.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roussel connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Roussel defends it easily. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Roussel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nogueira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roussel is looking to defend but Nogueira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roussel! Nogueira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roussel taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Nogueira!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Nogueira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
Krahujec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nogueira wants to control but Krahujec is keeping him busy.
Krahujec is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Krahujec's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Krahujec is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira tries to control but Krahujec wriggling away.
Nogueira is really struggling to control Krahujec but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Krahujec tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Nogueira has hold of Krahujec's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krahujec manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krahujec is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Krahujec wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krahujec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nogueira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krahujec has given up his back. Will we see Nogueira going for some submissions? #T2#
Krahujec can't escape the position. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for the choke from the back.
Krahujec is trying to break free. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krahujec knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krahujec for a finish.
Nogueira keeps control of the position as Krahujec tries to break free.
Krahujec keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nogueira has his arm under Krahujec's chin here. Game over son! Nogueira squeezes tightly and Krahujec is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Diego Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022

190 cm
22 yrs
215 lbs

188 cm
21 yrs
206 lbs