Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2018 6:08:08 GMT -5
Randy Couture 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog suddenly holds Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 2:55 in the 1 round
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's chin with an uppercut while Big Nog lands some great crosses.
Randy Couture fakes a move and moves laterally.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Big Nog steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
connects with Couture.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
0:58 Round 2 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Couture knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture circles around Big Nog
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Big Nog moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
0:56 Round 3 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Randy Couture spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Couture blocks.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog is fast enough to block that knee!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Big Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Randy Couture doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog tries to block Randy Couture punches...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Big Nog's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and Big Nog is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 46/93 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Wow. So Noguiera gets Next-level tested hardcore in this one, and he did pretty well. He definitely won the first 3 rounds, but Couture turned it on for the rest of the fight and got his act together, legit-wise. If this fight was scored by rounds, Nog would have won, but since judges score the fight based on the whole fight, a rightful decision for Randy here. Not often we get examples of our scoring system in action, but this is definitely one of those cases.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog suddenly holds Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Couture's being punished here!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Couture won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 2:55 in the 1 round
Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's chin with an uppercut while Big Nog lands some great crosses.
Randy Couture fakes a move and moves laterally.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Couture only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Couture showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Big Nog steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
connects with Couture.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
0:58 Round 2 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Couture knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture circles around Big Nog
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to escape from the full mount...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Big Nog moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
0:56 Round 3 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Randy Couture spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Couture is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Couture's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Couture jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Randy Couture is able to get half guard here.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Randy Couture launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Couture's ribs while in the clinch.
Couture blocks.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog is fast enough to block that knee!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Big Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Couture
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Randy Couture doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog tries to block Randy Couture punches...
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Couture gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! Couture is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Couture tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Couture knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Couture is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Big Nog's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Couture catches an ankle and Big Nog is tripped to the mat!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 46/93 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Wow. So Noguiera gets Next-level tested hardcore in this one, and he did pretty well. He definitely won the first 3 rounds, but Couture turned it on for the rest of the fight and got his act together, legit-wise. If this fight was scored by rounds, Nog would have won, but since judges score the fight based on the whole fight, a rightful decision for Randy here. Not often we get examples of our scoring system in action, but this is definitely one of those cases.