Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2017 7:37:37 GMT -5
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Luke Rockhold is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
0:19 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg...
Luke Rockhold uses some of his skill by jumping out of Little Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Rockhold holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Little Nog is fast enough to block that knee!
Rockhold misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold hooks Little Nog's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Rockhold away and scrambles on top!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rockhold anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Little Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Luke Rockhold's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Little Nog lifted Rockhold's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Rockhold is doing a great job covering himself up.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Little Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Rockhold misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Rockhold open guard now
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to move to full mount
Little Nog succeeds
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rockhold's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Rockhold is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rockhold is covering himself! Little Nog tries to force the situation and Rockhold clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has given his back to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has one hook in!
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Little Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rockhold.
Rockhold uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Luke Rockhold uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Little Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Nice low kick from Little Nog
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Little Nog staggers backwards. Rockhold wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Little Nog moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Luke Rockhold's right arm looking for an armbar...
Luke Rockhold manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Rockhold is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Little Nog open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Little Nog's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Left eye
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Luke Rockhold isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Little Nog doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Little Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
gets deflected.
Little Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Little Nog moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Little Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Little Nog's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Rockhold blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Little Nog's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Little Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rockhold ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out. Rockhold quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold fights back with his feet, forcing Little Nog to try something else.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira decides to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Luke Rockhold is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Little Nog passes his leg around Luke Rockhold's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Rockhold works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Little Nog spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Little Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira decides to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Rockhold breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira storms over Rockhold with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Luke Rockhold blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold did not see that coming! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold won't budge, forcing Little Nog to pull guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
Luke Rockhold takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Little Nog tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Luke Rockhold is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Rockhold opts to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stumbles back.
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Little Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Little Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Little Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Little Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold is not able to stop Rockhold ground skills and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Little Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Little Nog's jaw!
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Little Nog doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Little Nog misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Little Nog is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Superb haymaker by Rockhold
that lands on Little Nog's face like a cannon ball!
Rockhold is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold launches a vicious knee to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head!
Bang! You can hear Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Rockhold is locking that armbar...
Little Nog struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Little Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Little Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Luke Rockhold and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rockhold and it cost him top position.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Rockhold is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Little Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Little Nog Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Little Nog Hyper-extended his arm
Little Nog almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 4:37 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 6/20 (30%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1002 s
I cannot stress how dead-even this fight was until the 5th round. Almost literally, exactly 100% dead even. Luke went all Return of the Jedi in the 5th though. Revenge of the Fifth indeed.
Amazing match-making in this one.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Luke Rockhold is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
0:19 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg...
Luke Rockhold uses some of his skill by jumping out of Little Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Rockhold holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Little Nog is fast enough to block that knee!
Rockhold misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold hooks Little Nog's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Rockhold away and scrambles on top!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rockhold anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Little Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Luke Rockhold's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Little Nog lifted Rockhold's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Rockhold is doing a great job covering himself up.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Little Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Rockhold misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Rockhold open guard now
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to move to full mount
Little Nog succeeds
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rockhold's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Rockhold is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rockhold is covering himself! Little Nog tries to force the situation and Rockhold clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold
Rockhold has given his back to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has one hook in!
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Little Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rockhold.
Rockhold uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Little Nog is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Luke Rockhold uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Little Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Nice low kick from Little Nog
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Little Nog staggers backwards. Rockhold wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Little Nog moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Luke Rockhold's right arm looking for an armbar...
Luke Rockhold manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Rockhold is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Little Nog open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Little Nog's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Left eye
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Luke Rockhold isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Little Nog doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Little Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
gets deflected.
Little Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Little Nog moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Little Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Little Nog's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Rockhold blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Luke Rockhold is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to Little Nog's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Little Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rockhold ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out. Rockhold quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold fights back with his feet, forcing Little Nog to try something else.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira decides to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
As the fight continues it seems that Luke Rockhold is taking the best of the fight.
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Luke Rockhold is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Little Nog passes his leg around Luke Rockhold's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Rockhold works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Little Nog spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Little Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira decides to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Rockhold breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira storms over Rockhold with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Luke Rockhold blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold did not see that coming! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in open guard over Rockhold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rockhold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold won't budge, forcing Little Nog to pull guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Luke Rockhold away.
Luke Rockhold takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Rockhold's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Little Nog tries to hit Luke Rockhold with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Rockhold dodges that
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog didn't see that coming. Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog now.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Luke Rockhold is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Rockhold opts to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Luke Rockhold's head...
It lands flush with Luke Rockhold's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rockhold is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold decides to jump inside Little Nog's guard.
Little Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stumbles back.
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Little Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Little Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Little Nog is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Luke Rockhold takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Little Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Little Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Little Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold is not able to stop Rockhold ground skills and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Little Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Rockhold
Little Nog is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Little Nog's jaw!
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Little Nog doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rockhold moves on the ground
Luke Rockhold moves to side mount
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Rockhold uses his strength to keep Rockhold at a disadvantage
Little Nog misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rockhold struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Little Nog
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Little Nog is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Rockhold launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Superb haymaker by Rockhold
that lands on Little Nog's face like a cannon ball!
Rockhold is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold launches a vicious knee to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head!
Bang! You can hear Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Rockhold is locking that armbar...
Little Nog struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rockhold's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Little Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Little Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Luke Rockhold and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rockhold and it cost him top position.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Rockhold is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Little Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Little Nog Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Rockhold suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Little Nog Hyper-extended his arm
Little Nog almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Armbar) at 4:37 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 6/20 (30%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1002 s
I cannot stress how dead-even this fight was until the 5th round. Almost literally, exactly 100% dead even. Luke went all Return of the Jedi in the 5th though. Revenge of the Fifth indeed.
Amazing match-making in this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!