Post by The Sandmen on Jan 22, 2014 21:37:46 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Mark Hunt looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Hunt just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hunt moves aside and dodges.
Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Some big punches are landing!
Mark Hunt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Hunt throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hunt is rocked!
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Mark Hunt's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Big Nog is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Big Nog is in closed guard... Hunt 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 Mark Hunt's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Hunt's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Hunt manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Hunt
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Hunt struggles to free himself
Hunt hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Hunt's eyes...
Hunt is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Hunt
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Mark Hunt to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Hunt
Hunt has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Hunt manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Mark Hunt
that stun Big Nog.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Mark Hunt attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog avoids getting cornered.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Big Nog.
Mark Hunt's reflexes save him!
A left hook from Hunt
falls short.
Hunt misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
rocks Hunt!
Big Nog is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt tries to show some ground skills
Mark Hunt put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hunt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Hunt's eyes...
Hunt breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Hunt.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Hunt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Hunt is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Big Nog suddenly holds Mark Hunt's arm and tries an armbar!
Hunt can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hunt.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Mark Hunt
surprises Big Nog!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Big Nog begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hunt
Mark Hunt is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Hunt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 escape from closed guard...
Hunt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mark Hunt is on half guard!
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Mark Hunt tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Mark Hunt manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Hunt is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Hunt tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Hunt's punches
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Hunt in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Mark Hunt positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Hunt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Mark Hunt rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mark Hunt. 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.
Lightning fast low kick from Hunt!
Big Nog blocks that kick with his leg.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Hunt
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Hunt who is trying to punish Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs with a few punches.
Big Nog brings his opponent closer and blocks Hunt's punches.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hunt is throwing a flurry of punches!
Big Nog ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Good movement from Hunt
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Mark Hunt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hunt with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Big Nog blocks with confidence
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Middle kick from Hunt.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hunt launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hunt's chin! That stops Hunt in his tracks!
Solid low kick from Mark Hunt.
Big Nog deflects it.
Hunt clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hunt from the ground!
Hunt's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Good movement from Hunt
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog leads with a punch
Mark Hunt evades but whiffs with a counter.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with Hunt.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Hunt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hunt with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Mark Hunt.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
Mark Hunt launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hunt's stops that one with his face! How is Hunt standing?!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hunt Hyper-extended his left arm
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mark Hunt's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Nog locks it in and circles towards Hunt's head. It's deep and Mark Hunt is forced to tap out!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 0:31 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 22/36 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Mark Hunt
Punches 11/39 (28%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/23 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
INteresting. Hunt is tough as a rock, but Nogueira outboxed him a lot. He wore him down boxing, then opened round 3 with the whole takedown, sub, done thing. I think Hunt got tired. Some stamina to Hunt would probably make a world of difference in gruelling fights like this.
Mark Hunt looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Hunt just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hunt moves aside and dodges.
Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Some big punches are landing!
Mark Hunt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Hunt throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hunt is rocked!
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Mark Hunt's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Big Nog is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Big Nog is in closed guard... Hunt 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 Mark Hunt's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Hunt's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Hunt manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Hunt
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Hunt struggles to free himself
Hunt hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Hunt's eyes...
Hunt is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Hunt
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Mark Hunt to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Hunt
Hunt has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Hunt manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Nog
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Mark Hunt
that stun Big Nog.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Mark Hunt attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog avoids getting cornered.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Big Nog.
Mark Hunt's reflexes save him!
A left hook from Hunt
falls short.
Hunt misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
rocks Hunt!
Big Nog is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt tries to show some ground skills
Mark Hunt put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hunt's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in Hunt's eyes...
Hunt breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Hunt.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Hunt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Hunt is in trouble now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Big Nog suddenly holds Mark Hunt's arm and tries an armbar!
Hunt can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hunt.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Mark Hunt
surprises Big Nog!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Big Nog begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hunt
Mark Hunt is smart enough to duck backwards
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Hunt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 escape from closed guard...
Hunt waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mark Hunt is on half guard!
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Mark Hunt tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Mark Hunt manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Hunt is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Hunt tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Hunt's punches
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Hunt in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Mark Hunt positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Big Nog
Hunt launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls over himself and stands up while Mark Hunt rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mark Hunt. 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.
Lightning fast low kick from Hunt!
Big Nog blocks that kick with his leg.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Hunt
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Hunt who is trying to punish Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs with a few punches.
Big Nog brings his opponent closer and blocks Hunt's punches.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hunt is throwing a flurry of punches!
Big Nog ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Good movement from Hunt
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog steps backwards away from Mark Hunt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Nog throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hunt with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Big Nog blocks with confidence
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Middle kick from Hunt.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hunt launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Hunt's chin! That stops Hunt in his tracks!
Solid low kick from Mark Hunt.
Big Nog deflects it.
Hunt clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hunt from the ground!
Hunt's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Good movement from Hunt
who is bobbing and weaving.
Big Nog leads with a punch
Mark Hunt evades but whiffs with a counter.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with Hunt.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Hunt into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Hunt decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hunt with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Mark Hunt.
Even nicer blocks from Big Nog.
Mark Hunt launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
An overhand right from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Hunt's stops that one with his face! How is Hunt standing?!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hunt Hyper-extended his left arm
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mark Hunt's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Big Nog locks it in and circles towards Hunt's head. It's deep and Mark Hunt is forced to tap out!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 0:31 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 22/36 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Mark Hunt
Punches 11/39 (28%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/23 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
INteresting. Hunt is tough as a rock, but Nogueira outboxed him a lot. He wore him down boxing, then opened round 3 with the whole takedown, sub, done thing. I think Hunt got tired. Some stamina to Hunt would probably make a world of difference in gruelling fights like this.