Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2018 23:48:56 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Tyron Woodley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tyron Woodley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Tyron Woodley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in open guard over Woodley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Woodley rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Woodley wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Woodley's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Woodley is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Woodley is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Woodley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley gets a good position on the ground. ..
Big Nog holds Tyron Woodley arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Woodley to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Woodley misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyron Woodley is not able to stop Woodley ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Woodley pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Big Nog catch Tyron Woodley's right arm and tries a kimura
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Tyron Woodley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Woodley 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.
Big Nog misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Big Nog is in rear mount over Woodley
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Woodley rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tyron Woodley's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tyron Woodley is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Woodley pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Tyron Woodley moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Woodley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tyron Woodley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Woodley cartwheels towards Big Nog!
Big Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
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
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Woodley.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Woodley!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Woodley against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Tyron Woodley's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Woodley lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Big Nog suddenly holds Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A punch from Tyron Woodley
whizzes past Big Nog.
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 Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Woodley adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Tyron Woodley and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tyron Woodley is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tyron Woodley! That one hits Tyron Woodley left cheek like a hammer!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley 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!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Big Nog's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Tyron Woodley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Woodley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tyron Woodley is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Big Nog on his head!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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.
Some nice shots from Tyron Woodley
miss their mark.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Woodley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Woodley has one hook in and keeps working!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Woodley tries to end this with a RNC!
Big Nog manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Big Nog is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Woodley 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!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Woodley's moves.
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Woodley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyron Woodley, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Woodley goes to the body...
He punishes Big Nog's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A solid combination from Tyron Woodley
connects with Big Nog.
Tyron Woodley swings...
...no good.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tyron Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tyron Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Tyron Woodley
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Woodley moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Woodley's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tyron Woodley manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Woodley blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Woodley launches a couple of fast knees to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Great moves by Tyron Woodley! Big Nog must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Big Nog's leg!
Tyron Woodley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Tyron Woodley by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1161 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 58/104 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1161 s
Nogueira early, Woodley late. Woodley did a bit more damage, and probably earned this not-quite-controversial decision.
Tyron Woodley looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tyron Woodley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Tyron Woodley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in open guard over Woodley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Woodley rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Woodley wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Woodley's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Woodley is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Woodley is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Woodley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley gets a good position on the ground. ..
Big Nog holds Tyron Woodley arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. 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.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Woodley to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Woodley misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyron Woodley is not able to stop Woodley ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Woodley pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Big Nog catch Tyron Woodley's right arm and tries a kimura
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Tyron Woodley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Woodley 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.
Big Nog misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Big Nog is in rear mount over Woodley
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Woodley rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tyron Woodley's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tyron Woodley is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Woodley pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Tyron Woodley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyron Woodley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Tyron Woodley moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Woodley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tyron Woodley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tyron Woodley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Woodley cartwheels towards Big Nog!
Big Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
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
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Woodley.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Woodley!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Woodley against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Tyron Woodley's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Woodley lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Big Nog suddenly holds Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A punch from Tyron Woodley
whizzes past Big Nog.
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 Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Woodley adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Tyron Woodley and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Woodley 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.
Woodley misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tyron Woodley is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tyron Woodley! That one hits Tyron Woodley left cheek like a hammer!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley 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!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Big Nog's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Woodley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Tyron Woodley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Woodley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyron Woodley viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tyron Woodley is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Big Nog on his head!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He succeeds!
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Woodley is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Tyron Woodley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
Woodley ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Woodley is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Woodley
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Woodley
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Tyron Woodley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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.
Some nice shots from Tyron Woodley
miss their mark.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Woodley works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog
Woodley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Woodley has one hook in and keeps working!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Woodley tries to end this with a RNC!
Big Nog manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Big Nog is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Woodley 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!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Woodley's moves.
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Woodley is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Woodley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyron Woodley, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Woodley goes to the body...
He punishes Big Nog's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A solid combination from Tyron Woodley
connects with Big Nog.
Tyron Woodley swings...
...no good.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyron Woodley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tyron Woodley's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tyron Woodley regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tyron Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Woodley 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 closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Woodley
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tyron Woodley holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Tyron Woodley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Woodley
He is not able to do it
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tyron Woodley slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tyron Woodley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Tyron Woodley
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Woodley moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Big Nog is holding Tyron Woodley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Woodley's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tyron Woodley manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Big Nog
Woodley moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Tyron Woodley hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Woodley blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Woodley launches a couple of fast knees to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Great moves by Tyron Woodley! Big Nog must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Big Nog
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Big Nog's leg!
Tyron Woodley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Tyron Woodley by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/17 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1161 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 58/104 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1161 s
Nogueira early, Woodley late. Woodley did a bit more damage, and probably earned this not-quite-controversial decision.