Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2012 16:30:14 GMT -5
Roy Nelson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roy Nelson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Country fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog pushes Roy Nelson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Country tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Country's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Country loses balance and goes to the mat.
Big Nog is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Nog opts to jump inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Big Nog misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
As the fight continues it seems that Roy Nelson is taking the best of the fight.
Roy Nelson is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Roy Nelson sits high on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Roy Nelson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Country and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Big Country
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Roy Nelson closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Roy Nelson put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Country's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Country tries to move to full mount
Big Country's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Roy Nelson improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Big Country
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Big Country's chin with an uppercut while Big Country lands some great crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Big Country
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog moves forward and holds Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Big Country's chin
Big Country has a small cut in his Chin
Roy Nelson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira creates enough space to control Roy Nelson's leg.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Roy Nelson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Roy Nelson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roy Nelson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Roy Nelson to fight back!
Big Country moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles a bit before breaking Big Country's attemp of grappling
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Big Country's face
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Roy Nelson pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Roy Nelson doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Roy Nelson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Big Country is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Big Country.
Big Country answers with solid punches!
Roy Nelson has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Big Nog is holding Roy Nelson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Roy Nelson breaks that americana attempt!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Roy Nelson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Roy Nelson closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Roy Nelson breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Country's jaw!
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right cheek
Big Nog steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Country follows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Country needs to stop playing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's game or he'll get knocked out!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Big Country just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Big Country is going to have a headache after this one.
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Big Country and pushes him away!
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Country.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Stand up! This is what Big Country's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Country adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Roy Nelson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Roy Nelson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Country breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Country tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to move to full mount!
Big Nog won't allow him to take this position easily.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Roy Nelson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Roy Nelson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson 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.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Big Country is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Big Nog and Big Country circle around the center of the cage.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Roy Nelson brings Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Roy Nelson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roy Nelson 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 Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Country 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 Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hovers above Big Country
Good punches to Big Country's body.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Roy Nelson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Country can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Big Country has to retreat
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog moves backwards and Roy Nelson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson has seen better days.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Country can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson 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 Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Roy Nelson 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 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Roy Nelson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Country's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Country tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Big Country'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.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Country struggles to free himself
Roy Nelson breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Roy Nelson is standing now.
Big Country is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog tries to hit Roy Nelson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Big Country steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean 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.
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Superb haymaker by Big Nog
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
Roy Nelson may have a broken rib. It's painful to see him losing this way.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 18/21 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 14/14 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 653 s
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Roy Nelson and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Country fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog pushes Roy Nelson againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Country tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Country's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Country loses balance and goes to the mat.
Big Nog is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Nog opts to jump inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Big Nog misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
As the fight continues it seems that Roy Nelson is taking the best of the fight.
Roy Nelson is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Roy Nelson sits high on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Roy Nelson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Country and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Big Country
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Roy Nelson closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Roy Nelson put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Country's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Country tries to move to full mount
Big Country's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Roy Nelson improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Big Country
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Big Country's chin with an uppercut while Big Country lands some great crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Big Country
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog moves forward and holds Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Big Country's chin
Big Country has a small cut in his Chin
Roy Nelson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira creates enough space to control Roy Nelson's leg.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Roy Nelson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Roy Nelson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Roy Nelson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Roy Nelson to fight back!
Big Country moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles a bit before breaking Big Country's attemp of grappling
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Big Country's face
Big Country has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roy Nelson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Roy Nelson pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Roy Nelson doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Roy Nelson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Big Country is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Big Country.
Big Country answers with solid punches!
Roy Nelson has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Big Nog is holding Roy Nelson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Roy Nelson breaks that americana attempt!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Roy Nelson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Roy Nelson closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Roy Nelson breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Country's jaw!
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right cheek
Big Nog steps backwards away from Roy Nelson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Country follows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Country needs to stop playing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's game or he'll get knocked out!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left cheek
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Big Country just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Big Country is going to have a headache after this one.
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Big Country and pushes him away!
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Country.
Big Country's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Nog tries to open up Roy Nelson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Country in the side of the head
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Country.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Stand up! This is what Big Country's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Country adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Roy Nelson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Country!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Roy Nelson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Big Country with two hooks in
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Country breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Country tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to move to full mount!
Big Nog won't allow him to take this position easily.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Roy Nelson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Country tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Roy Nelson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Roy Nelson 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.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Big Country is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Big Nog and Big Country circle around the center of the cage.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Roy Nelson brings Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Roy Nelson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roy Nelson 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 Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Country 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 Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hovers above Big Country
Good punches to Big Country's body.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Roy Nelson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Country can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Big Country has to retreat
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog moves backwards and Roy Nelson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson has seen better days.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Roy Nelson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Roy Nelson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Country can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Roy Nelson 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 Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Roy Nelson 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 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Roy Nelson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Big Country's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Big Country tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Country works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Big Country'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.
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Country is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Country struggles to free himself
Roy Nelson breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Country goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Roy Nelson is standing now.
Big Country is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog tries to hit Roy Nelson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Big Country steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean 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.
Terrible one sided match... Big Country was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Superb haymaker by Big Nog
that lands on Big Country's face like a cannon ball!
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
Roy Nelson may have a broken rib. It's painful to see him losing this way.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 18/21 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 14/14 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 653 s
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