Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2020 22:53:52 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog launches a punch that misses Fabricio Werdum's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his head while in north-south position... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes a strong lock around Werdum's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Werdum rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Werdum is countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog struggles to free himself
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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. Fabricio Werdum spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls on his back.
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
gets blocked by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
1:36 Round 2 and Werdum is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fabricio Werdum is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Werdum's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Werdum manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with is back on the ground now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Werdum blocks with confidence
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Werdum put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog launches a punch that misses Fabricio Werdum's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his head while in north-south position... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes a strong lock around Werdum's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Werdum rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Nog pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum 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 is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Big Nog knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Werdum 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum and Big Nog 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Werdum's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum dives for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps his leg out of danger while Fabricio Werdum remains on the ground.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Werdum
Stand up! This is what Werdum'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.
Werdum has given his back to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws his leg over Fabricio Werdum's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's rear naked choke attempt!
Fabricio Werdum frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and ends up on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Werdum
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
1:07 Round 5 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Fabricio Werdum down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Werdum Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog catch Fabricio Werdum's left arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Big Nog's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Big Nog seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1132 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1132 s
They tried to break each others' arms, but failed.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Werdum's guard.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog launches a punch that misses Fabricio Werdum's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his head while in north-south position... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes a strong lock around Werdum's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Werdum rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Werdum is countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Werdum now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog struggles to free himself
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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. Fabricio Werdum spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fabricio Werdum rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls on his back.
John McCarthy 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
gets blocked by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
1:36 Round 2 and Werdum is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fabricio Werdum is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Werdum's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Werdum manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with is back on the ground now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Werdum blocks with confidence
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Werdum put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Werdum struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog launches a punch that misses Fabricio Werdum's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his head while in north-south position... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes a strong lock around Werdum's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Werdum rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Big Nog wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Nog pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Big Nog is in closed guard... Werdum 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 is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Big Nog knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Werdum 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Fabricio Werdum is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum and Big Nog 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fabricio Werdum work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Werdum's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Werdum's eyes...
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum dives for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps his leg out of danger while Fabricio Werdum remains on the ground.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog launches a kick to Werdum's thigh
Werdum checks that kick!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Werdum
Stand up! This is what Werdum'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.
Werdum has given his back to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws his leg over Fabricio Werdum's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's rear naked choke attempt!
Fabricio Werdum frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and ends up on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Werdum
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
1:07 Round 5 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Werdum
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fabricio Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Werdum breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Fabricio Werdum down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Big Nog
Werdum is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Werdum Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Werdum struggles to free himself
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Big Nog catch Fabricio Werdum's left arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Werdum breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Big Nog's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Big Nog seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Werdum misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fabricio Werdum embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1132 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1132 s
They tried to break each others' arms, but failed.