Post by The Sandmen on Jun 23, 2017 7:45:49 GMT -5
Tank Abbott doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tank with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A solid combination from Tank Abbott
mostly hits air.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Tank.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Tank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Tank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Tank Abbott is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog steps forward
Tank feints.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Tank just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Tank moves aside and dodges.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Big Nog stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tank Abbott is coming in again!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Big Nog blocks with confidence
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
You can see Tank Abbott's head being snapped backwards!
Tank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
A punch from Tank Abbott
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Tank showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Tank Abbott! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tank Abbott away.
Tank Abbott takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tank dodges that
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tank Abbott swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Some counter punches against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Tank Abbott caliber.
A furious flurry of punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
just misses Tank.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Tank Abbott jabs at Big Nog
hitting his chest.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
A right hand from Tank Abbott
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tank.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tank struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tank won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tank Abbott a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Tank Abbott.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tank Abbott throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tank.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
John McCarthy is asking Big Nog to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Big Nog.
Winner is Tank Abbott by TKO (Punch) at 0:54 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 29/46 (63%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 9 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/31 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Tank Abbott comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Tank decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tank with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A solid combination from Tank Abbott
mostly hits air.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Tank.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Tank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Tank dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Tank Abbott is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog steps forward
Tank feints.
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Tank just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Tank moves aside and dodges.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Big Nog stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Tank Abbott is coming in again!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Big Nog blocks with confidence
Tank misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
You can see Tank Abbott's head being snapped backwards!
Tank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
A punch from Tank Abbott
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Tank showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Tank Abbott! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tank Abbott's head...
It lands flush with Tank Abbott's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tank Abbott away.
Tank Abbott takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tank Abbott with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tank dodges that
Tank is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tank Abbott creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tank Abbott swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Tank blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tank Abbott to fight back!
Some counter punches against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
land while he's on his bicycle.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Tank Abbott caliber.
A furious flurry of punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
just misses Tank.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Tank Abbott jabs at Big Nog
hitting his chest.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
A right hand from Tank Abbott
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Tremendous strikes from Tank!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Tank looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tank.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tank struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tank won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Tank Abbott is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tank Abbott a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Tank Abbott.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tank Abbott throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Tank is connecting with a few punches
Surprise roundhouse punch by Tank.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
John McCarthy is asking Big Nog to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Big Nog.
Winner is Tank Abbott by TKO (Punch) at 0:54 Round 2
Statistics: Tank Abbott
Punches 29/46 (63%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 9 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/31 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s