Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2019 0:33:13 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett launches a punch that misses Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Josh Barnett holds his head while in north-south position... Josh Barnett closes a strong lock around Big Nog's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Big Nog rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett 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
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
Big Nog adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett cartwheels towards Big Nog!
Big Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett. 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 4:40 in the 1 round
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't let Josh Barnett get in on his legs.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Barnett doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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. Josh Barnett spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
Big Nog ducks that one.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett did not see that coming! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Josh Barnett pushes away Big Nog and breaks the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Josh Barnett.
Big Nog defends.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to 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 take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog jumps and catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Barnett breaks the lock and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, winning side mount!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
0:23 Round 4 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barnett dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Low kick by Josh Barnett to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Big Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett 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...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett tries to fight back with his feet and Big Nog just needs another plan now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
0:47 Round 5 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett 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 2:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barnett Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Josh Barnett to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Barnett opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 16/22 (73%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/1 (500%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
Nog shut down Joshua in this one. Josh accomplished nothing. His team should be ashamed of themselves, and their fighter.
...Oh.......wait........
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Barnett's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett launches a punch that misses Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Josh Barnett holds his head while in north-south position... Josh Barnett closes a strong lock around Big Nog's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Big Nog rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett 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
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to improve position.
Big Nog adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett cartwheels towards Big Nog!
Big Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett. 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 4:40 in the 1 round
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't let Josh Barnett get in on his legs.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Nog pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Barnett doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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. Josh Barnett spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
Big Nog ducks that one.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett did not see that coming! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Josh Barnett pushes away Big Nog and breaks the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Josh Barnett.
Big Nog defends.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to 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 take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog jumps and catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries a flying armbar!
That Flying submission from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Barnett breaks the lock and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, winning side mount!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
0:23 Round 4 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barnett dodges that
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Low kick by Josh Barnett to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Big Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett 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...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett tries to fight back with his feet and Big Nog just needs another plan now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
0:47 Round 5 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett 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 2:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Barnett Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Josh Barnett to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Barnett opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Barnett is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Barnett to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 16/22 (73%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 5/1 (500%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
Nog shut down Joshua in this one. Josh accomplished nothing. His team should be ashamed of themselves, and their fighter.
...Oh.......wait........