Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2012 11:33:57 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the favourite fighter of the crowd at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Roy Nelson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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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The fight gets underway.
Minotauro 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 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to turn into his oponent...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
That Banana Split from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Big Country scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Big Country goes to the body...
his punches graze Minotauro's arm.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Country with a double overhooks!
Big Country looks to be in very good shape.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roy Nelson!
Minotauro ducks under...
Roy Nelson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Minotauro blocks that. He made it look easy!
Tremendous strikes from Big Country!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Big Country.
Big Country answers with solid punches!
Big Country throws a lazy kick
Minotauro dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Country into his guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Big Country's neck!
Big Country pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Minotauro misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Country tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Roy Nelson! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roy Nelson is not able to stop Big Country ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over 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
Big Country 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 Big Country
Minotauro 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
Big Country's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
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 full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country 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 Big Country
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roy Nelson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Big Country throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Country is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Roy Nelson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Minotauro quickly defends.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Big Country's face.
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Round 2
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Minotauro and Big Country circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Big Country studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that Big Country is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country throws a lazy kick
Minotauro dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Roy Nelson just can't get away!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro takes a break to breathe while holding Roy Nelson.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Roy Nelson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roy Nelson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Big Country's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Minotauro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Country's chin! That stops Big Country in his tracks!
Big Country's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left eye
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotauro is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
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.
Minotauro misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Minotauro throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Chin
Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Country moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Roy Nelson pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro pushes off of Roy Nelson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Country stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Roy Nelson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotauro who put distance between them
Minotauro 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.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Country launches a hook to the body
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Minotauro's defense muffles the blows.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Minotauro is clinching with Big Country.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro pushes Roy Nelson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Country's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Country is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Country stops that one with his ribs!
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Big Country's face.
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Round 3
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Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotauro studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson swings...
...no good.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Some counter punches against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
almost hit him as he moves away.
Big Country misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
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's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson looks rattled! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Roy Nelson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Minotauro is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Minotauro is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock looks tight...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Country is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Minotauro is locking that kimura...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Minotauro is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
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
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 a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to stand up!
Minotauro doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro suddenly holds Roy Nelson's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Big Country struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Minotauro is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Minotauro
Big Country is in closed guard... Minotauro 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 Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Minotauro knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Country misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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 get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Roy Nelson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Minotauro is in rear mount over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Minotauro has one hook in and keeps working!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Big Country's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Big Country time to recover. Roy Nelson seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Big Country.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Roy Nelson
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Roy Nelson launches a few punches...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Country from the ground!
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Minotauro launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Country's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Country loses balance and goes to the mat.
Minotauro is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
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 opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Minotauro is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Big Country has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country is able to break the lock.
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.
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Big Country's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Minotauro 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
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Roy Nelson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Minotauro looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Minotauro secures the lock while Roy Nelson refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:34 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/29 (90%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 13/42 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 469 s
*****Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
*****Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson had today the best fight of this organization!
Dominating performance by Minotauro who took his best game against Roy Nelson.
A decent performance by Roy Nelson today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
What a fight! I love my job!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Roy Nelson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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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The fight gets underway.
Minotauro 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 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to turn into his oponent...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
That Banana Split from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Big Country scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Big Country goes to the body...
his punches graze Minotauro's arm.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Country with a double overhooks!
Big Country looks to be in very good shape.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Roy Nelson!
Minotauro ducks under...
Roy Nelson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Minotauro blocks that. He made it look easy!
Tremendous strikes from Big Country!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Big Country.
Big Country answers with solid punches!
Big Country throws a lazy kick
Minotauro dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Country into his guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Big Country's neck!
Big Country pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Minotauro misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Country tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Roy Nelson! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Big Country's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Big Country is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roy Nelson is not able to stop Big Country ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over 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
Big Country 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 Big Country
Minotauro 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
Big Country's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
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 full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country 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 Big Country
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roy Nelson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Big Country throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Country is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Left cheek
Roy Nelson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Minotauro quickly defends.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
The cutman is working on Big Country's face.
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Round 2
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Minotauro and Big Country circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Big Country studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not a desiderable position that Big Country is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country throws a lazy kick
Minotauro dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Roy Nelson just can't get away!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro takes a break to breathe while holding Roy Nelson.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Minotauro is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Roy Nelson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roy Nelson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Pulverizing punch to Big Country's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Minotauro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Country's chin! That stops Big Country in his tracks!
Big Country's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Country has a small cut in his Left eye
Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotauro is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Country's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
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.
Minotauro misses a step and Roy Nelson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Big Country engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Minotauro throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Chin
Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Country moves back and takes a deep breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Roy Nelson pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro pushes off of Roy Nelson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Country stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Roy Nelson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotauro who put distance between them
Minotauro 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.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Country launches a hook to the body
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Minotauro's defense muffles the blows.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Minotauro is clinching with Big Country.
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro pushes Roy Nelson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Country's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Country's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roy Nelson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Country is throwing a flurry of punches!
Minotauro ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Country stops that one with his ribs!
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Big Country's face.
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Round 3
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Roy Nelson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotauro studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Roy Nelson swings...
...no good.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Some counter punches against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
almost hit him as he moves away.
Big Country misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
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's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Country seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson looks rattled! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Roy Nelson is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Big Country's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Forehead
Roy Nelson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Minotauro is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Minotauro is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock looks tight...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Country.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Country is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Minotauro is locking that kimura...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Minotauro is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
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
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 a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to stand up!
Minotauro doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Minotauro suddenly holds Roy Nelson's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Big Country struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Minotauro is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Minotauro
Big Country is in closed guard... Minotauro 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 Country doesn't stop bleeding.
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
Minotauro knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Country misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Minotauro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Roy Nelson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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 get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Roy Nelson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Minotauro is in rear mount over Big Country
Roy Nelson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Minotauro tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Country! Minotauro has one hook in and keeps working!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Big Country with one hook in
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Big Country's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Big Country time to recover. Roy Nelson seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Country wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Big Country.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Roy Nelson
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Minotauro stumbles backwards and Roy Nelson launches a few punches...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Country from the ground!
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Big Country steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Minotauro launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Country's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Country loses balance and goes to the mat.
Minotauro is standing while Big Country is on the ground on his back
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 opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Country's guard.
Big Country didn't see that coming. Minotauro is in open guard over Big Country now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Big Country has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
Minotauro is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Big Country hyper-extended his left leg
That leglock from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Country is able to break the lock.
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.
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Roy Nelson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Roy Nelson doesn't defend himself!
Big Country's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Minotauro 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
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Big Country
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Roy Nelson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Minotauro looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Big Country
You can see Big Country's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country struggles to free himself
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Big Country hyper-extended his leg
Minotauro secures the lock while Roy Nelson refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:34 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 30/42 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/29 (90%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 13/42 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 469 s
*****Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
*****Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Roy Nelson had today the best fight of this organization!
Dominating performance by Minotauro who took his best game against Roy Nelson.
A decent performance by Roy Nelson today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
What a fight! I love my job!