Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2018 0:04:08 GMT -5
Stefan Struve looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rogerio 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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Little Nog tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Little Nog stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
Little Nog seems staggered and Stefan Struve runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Struve is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve catch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Struve
Little Nog is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Little Nog's jaw!
Little Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Struve moves back and takes a deep breath.
Struve fires low kicks
punishing Little Nog's legs repeatedly.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Struve against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Struve pushes Little Nog away and circle away
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Little Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Struve'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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Little Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Struve pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve fires a barrage of punches at Little Nog's head!
The punches go wide.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Struve struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Stefan Struve is in closed 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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
Little Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Struve struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira paws at Struve.
Struve swings ineffectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Stefan Struve has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Stefan Struve
that forces Little Nog to try and defend better.
Little Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Mouth
Struve 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.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve fires a barrage of punches at Little Nog's head!
This is bad! Struve is just pounding on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve looks to be in very good shape.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Stefan Struve pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Struve who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve catch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stefan Struve tries a high kick!
Little Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Little Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn into his oponent...
That Banana Split looks tight...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Struve scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Incredible high kick!
Little Nog is worried!
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Little Nog in a double underhook!
Little Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Little Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Little Nog's ribs!
Little Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Little Nog
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Little Nog's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Little Nog in the abdomen
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
Little Nog tries to grapple
Struve moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Little Nog attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Little Nog!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Little Nog against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Struve 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Right cheek
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Little Nog
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Little Nog's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Little Nog's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Little Nog struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Stefan Struve's lock! This is over! Little Nog didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Stefan Struve by Submission (Americana) at 1:37 Round 3
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Boosh?
Antonio Rogerio 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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Little Nog tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Little Nog stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Stefan Struve jumps back and jabs
Little Nog seems staggered and Stefan Struve runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Struve is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve catch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Struve
Little Nog is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Little Nog's jaw!
Little Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Struve moves back and takes a deep breath.
Struve fires low kicks
punishing Little Nog's legs repeatedly.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Struve against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Struve pushes Little Nog away and circle away
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Struve launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Little Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Struve
Stand up! This is what Struve'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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stefan Struve holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Little Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Struve pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve fires a barrage of punches at Little Nog's head!
The punches go wide.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Struve struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Stefan Struve is in closed 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 is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stefan Struve!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
Little Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Struve struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira paws at Struve.
Struve swings ineffectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Stefan Struve has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Stefan Struve
that forces Little Nog to try and defend better.
Little Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Mouth
Struve 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.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve fires a barrage of punches at Little Nog's head!
This is bad! Struve is just pounding on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve looks to be in very good shape.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Stefan Struve pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Struve who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Struve catch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stefan Struve seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Struve decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stefan Struve tries a high kick!
Little Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Little Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn into his oponent...
That Banana Split looks tight...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Struve scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Little Nog is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Incredible high kick!
Little Nog is worried!
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Little Nog in a double underhook!
Little Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Little Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Little Nog's ribs!
Little Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Struve seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Stefan Struve leans forwards and tries to grapple with Little Nog
Struve shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Little Nog's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Little Nog in the abdomen
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
Little Nog tries to grapple
Struve moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Little Nog attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Little Nog!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Little Nog against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Struve 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Stefan Struve.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve attempts a sweep single...
Stefan Struve catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Struve.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Little Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Struve is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Right cheek
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Stefan Struve uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Little Nog
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Little Nog
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Little Nog
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Little Nog's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Little Nog's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Little Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Little Nog struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Stefan Struve's lock! This is over! Little Nog didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Stefan Struve by Submission (Americana) at 1:37 Round 3
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
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