Post by The Sandmen on Apr 16, 2012 12:21:35 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chants all around the place!
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Fedor Emelianenko is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Fedor's face while in the clinch!
Fedor can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Minotauro's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Minotauro is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Minotauro wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Minotauro to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko is in Minotauro open guard now
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fedor Emelianenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Fedor, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Minotauro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotauro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Minotauro seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotauro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
Fedor wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Minotauro misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor fights back with his feet, forcing Minotauro to try something else.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is covering himself! Minotauro tries to force the situation and Fedor clumsily gives his back!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor
Minotauro sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Minotauro tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Minotauro has one hook in and keeps working!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Fedor's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotauro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Minotauro now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Minotauro's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fedor Emelianenko uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Minotauro steps backwards away from Fedor Emelianenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Minotauro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Minotauro's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes Fedor Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Fedor tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Incredible haymaker from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
It misses by a mile.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Minotauro is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Minotauro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Minotauro looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
misses its target.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Minotauro!
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a rapid series of punches
taking Minotauro from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Minotauro's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Fedor into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotauro.
Good job by Minotauro blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
deflected by Fedor.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro tries to launch a few punches to Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is able to achieve closed guard and counter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fedor Emelianenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
Minotauro is not making himself an easy target.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro catch Fedor Emelianenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Minotauro's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fedor Emelianenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotauro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotauro is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Minotauro's face!
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Minotauro! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotauro.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with two hooks in
Fedor tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with two hooks in
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Fedor Emelianenko! Minotauro seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 3:45 Round 4
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/24 (38%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 45/69 (65%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Dominating performance by Fedor who took his best game against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
A decent performance by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fedor Emelianenko pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Fedor Emelianenko is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Fedor's face while in the clinch!
Fedor can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Minotauro's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Minotauro is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Minotauro wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Minotauro to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko is in Minotauro open guard now
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fedor Emelianenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Fedor, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Minotauro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotauro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Minotauro seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotauro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotauro tries to get a side mount...
Fedor wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Minotauro misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor fights back with his feet, forcing Minotauro to try something else.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is covering himself! Minotauro tries to force the situation and Fedor clumsily gives his back!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor
Minotauro sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Minotauro tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fedor! Minotauro has one hook in and keeps working!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Minotauro tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Fedor's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with one hook in
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotauro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fedor.
Nicely done! Minotauro now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Minotauro's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Fedor with two hooks in
Fedor has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fedor Emelianenko uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Minotauro steps backwards away from Fedor Emelianenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fedor
Minotauro shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Minotauro's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes Fedor Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Fedor tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Incredible haymaker from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
It misses by a mile.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Minotauro is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Minotauro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Minotauro looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
misses its target.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
surprises Minotauro!
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a rapid series of punches
taking Minotauro from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Minotauro's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Fedor is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Fedor into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Fedor Emelianenko.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotauro.
Good job by Minotauro blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
deflected by Fedor.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro tries to launch a few punches to Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is able to achieve closed guard and counter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Fedor Emelianenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotauro.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotauro
Fedor is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
Minotauro is not making himself an easy target.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotauro catch Fedor Emelianenko's right arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotauro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotauro's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
Minotauro's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fedor Emelianenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotauro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotauro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotauro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotauro is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Minotauro's face!
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Fedor Emelianenko throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Minotauro! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Minotauro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotauro.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with two hooks in
Fedor tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Minotauro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Fedor is in rear mount over Minotauro with two hooks in
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Fedor Emelianenko! Minotauro seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Minotauro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 3:45 Round 4
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/24 (38%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 45/69 (65%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Dominating performance by Fedor who took his best game against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
A decent performance by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!