Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2020 17:06:39 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tim Sylvia looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good front kick from Big Nog!
Sylvia stumbles backwards after that one!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a combo
Tim Sylvia ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Big Nog swings again, only to get countered once more! Big Nog is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Tim Sylvia in closed guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Tim Sylvia forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sylvia looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Sylvia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Sylvia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sylvia rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sylvia looks to work from half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Tim Sylvia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Tim Sylvia is running out of time!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Sylvia tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Tim Sylvia to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
That Triangle looks tight...
Sylvia tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Tim Sylvia to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Tim Sylvia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Tim Sylvia is running out of time!
Tim Sylvia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Tim Sylvia rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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.
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
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 Sylvia
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Tim Sylvia's guard...
Sylvia doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tim Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't flinch.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sylvia leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Miragliotta 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 has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Tim Sylvia to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tim Sylvia slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tim Sylvia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sylvia is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tim Sylvia shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tim Sylvia breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Tim Sylvia breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia 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 open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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 Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Sylvia doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 0:50 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
Big Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Sylvia in a double underhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Tim Sylvia's guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sylvia's ribs.
Sylvia blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks Tim Sylvia's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Sylvia continues in closed guard
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Big Nog from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Big Nog to try and defend better.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Sylvia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tim Sylvia manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
Sylvia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Big Nog blocks a few elbows and now Tim Sylvia will have to look for another option here.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
grazes Sylvia's head, but he seems okay.
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog may be in trouble!
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Tim Sylvia!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Sylvia holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia struggles a bit before breaking Big Nog's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Sylvia's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sylvia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg...
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Sylvia misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Sylvia won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Big Nog steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Sylvia blocks in time.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tim Sylvia struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia 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,
That punishment by Tim Sylvia has left Big Nog staggered! Tim Sylvia should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Sylvia 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Nog's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tim Sylvia struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Tim Sylvia's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Big Nog is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Tim Sylvia smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Big Nog.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 17/18 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1016 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 30/47 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/69 (17%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Interesting.
Tim Sylvia looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good front kick from Big Nog!
Sylvia stumbles backwards after that one!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a combo
Tim Sylvia ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Big Nog swings again, only to get countered once more! Big Nog is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Tim Sylvia in closed guard.
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Tim Sylvia forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sylvia looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Sylvia's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Sylvia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sylvia rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sylvia looks to work from half guard.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Tim Sylvia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Tim Sylvia is running out of time!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Sylvia tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Tim Sylvia to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Hard blow to Sylvia's mid-section, he seems hurt
That Triangle looks tight...
Sylvia tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Tim Sylvia to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Tim Sylvia lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Tim Sylvia is running out of time!
Tim Sylvia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Tim Sylvia rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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.
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Tim Sylvia's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
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 Sylvia
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tim Sylvia 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tim Sylvia's punches
Sylvia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Tim Sylvia's guard...
Sylvia doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tim Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't flinch.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sylvia leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Miragliotta 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 has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Sylvia is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Tim Sylvia to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Tim Sylvia slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Tim Sylvia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sylvia is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tim Sylvia shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tim Sylvia breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
Tim Sylvia breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia 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 open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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 Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Sylvia doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 0:50 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
Big Nog is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Sylvia in a double underhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sylvia is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Tim Sylvia locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and ends up in Tim Sylvia's guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sylvia's ribs.
Sylvia blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He is not able to do it
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks Tim Sylvia's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Sylvia struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Sylvia continues in closed guard
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia launches a rapid series of punches
taking Big Nog from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Big Nog to try and defend better.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Sylvia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tim Sylvia manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia tries to move to full mount
Sylvia succeeds
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Sylvia's face
Sylvia shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Big Nog blocks a few elbows and now Tim Sylvia will have to look for another option here.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A high kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
grazes Sylvia's head, but he seems okay.
Tim Sylvia just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog may be in trouble!
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Tim Sylvia!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia 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 Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Sylvia holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia struggles a bit before breaking Big Nog's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tim Sylvia is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Sylvia's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sylvia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia tries to free his leg...
Tim Sylvia uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Tim Sylvia in his guard.
Tim Sylvia keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Sylvia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog is holding Tim Sylvia's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Sylvia misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Sylvia won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Big Nog steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Sylvia blocks in time.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tim Sylvia struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Sylvia measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia 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,
That punishment by Tim Sylvia has left Big Nog staggered! Tim Sylvia should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Sylvia 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tim Sylvia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Sylvia shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Nog's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tim Sylvia can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Sylvia takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tim Sylvia struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in open guard over Sylvia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sylvia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Tim Sylvia's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Big Nog is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Tim Sylvia smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
Sylvia leans out of the way.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Shovel hook by Tim Sylvia
tags Big Nog.
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 17/18 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1016 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 30/47 (64%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/69 (17%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Interesting.