Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2012 11:35:49 GMT -5
Travis Browne is the favourite fighter of the crowd at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
Travis Browne is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Minotoro while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hapa is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Travis Browne comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Travis Browne tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Travis Browne who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro circles out and slips free of Travis Browne's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Travis Browne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hapa has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hapa doesn't let Minotoro get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hapa pushes off of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Minotoro stumbles backwards but Travis Browne chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Travis Browne seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Minotoro's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away Hapa trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hapa doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Minotoro's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro circles out and slips free of Travis Browne's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hapa won't budge, forcing Minotoro to pull guard.
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne moves to better his position on the ground...
Travis Browne wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Travis Browne...
Travis Browne sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne attempts to move to full guard
Travis Browne manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Travis Browne against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Minotoro jumps and tries to free his leg! Hapa doesn't allow this but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne attempts to move to full guard
Travis Browne manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Minotoro works on the ground with his fingers over Hapa's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Hapa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Travis Browne controls the situation despite Antonio Rogerio Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Hapa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Minotoro struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to half guard.
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne pushes Minotoro's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hapa who is in full mount! Minotoro is in trouble now!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Travis Browne hovers above Minotoro
Good punches to Minotoro's body.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Travis Browne rolls him over and takes his back!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro
Minotoro has given his back to Travis Browne who is trying to get one hook in!
Travis Browne has one hook in!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with one hook in
Hapa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotoro.
Nicely done! Hapa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Hapa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Minotoro, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Hapa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
Minotoro is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Hapa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Minotoro, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Hapa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Travis Browne moves to better his position on the ground...
Travis Browne wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Minotoro holds Travis Browne's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hapa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Minotoro moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hapa goes down.
Crushing shot to Hapa's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hapa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Travis Browne tries to take advantage...
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotoro tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hapa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Travis Browne
Hapa tries to show some ground skills
Travis Browne put Minotoro in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Hapa's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Travis Browne manages to kick Minotoro away and scrambles on top!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Hapa
He succeeds!
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hapa tries to cover his face,
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Travis Browne uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Travis Browne looks to counter!
Hapa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Hapa seems staggered and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Travis Browne tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's knows what to do here and blocks them
Hapa steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Hapa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hapa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in open guard over Hapa... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hapa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Travis Browne tries to take advantage...
Hapa tries to stand up!
Minotoro doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Minotoro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hapa with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Pulverizing punch to Minotoro's head!
Minotoro slips the punch.
Travis Browne moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Travis Browne fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Hapa who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Hapa hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes Hapa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Travis Browne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotoro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hapa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotoro stops that one with his ribs!
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Hapa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minotoro.
Hard blow to Hapa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Minotoro is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Chin
Low kick by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hapa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Travis Browne launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotoro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's cheek! Minotoro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to hit Travis Browne with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Hapa dodges that
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to hit Travis Browne with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hapa steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Hapa launches a kick to Minotoro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Travis Browne away.
Travis Browne takes a kick to the body.
Hapa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Travis Browne steps back and allows Minotoro to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is standing now.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Minotoro.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
tags Hapa.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Hapa manages to dodge it
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Hapa only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hapa steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Travis Browne swings...
...no good.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Travis Browne is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Hard blow to Hapa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Travis Browne's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Hapa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Minotoro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Hapa's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Travis Browne manages to kick Minotoro away and scrambles on top!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Hapa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotoro.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Minotoro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Hapa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio 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 Hapa's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotoro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotoro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotoro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio 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 Hapa's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Hapa is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Minotoro's face.
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Round 4
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Hapa is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Travis Browne
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro goes to the body...
his punches graze Hapa's arm.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hapa launches a kick
but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Minotoro misses a step and Travis Browne sees an opportunity to counter him!
Travis Browne wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Minotoro!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right eye
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Travis Browne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Right eye
Travis Browne fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Travis Browne has found an opening in the defense of Minotoro, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Minotoro is wobbling!
Minotoro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hapa
Hapa wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hapa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Minotoro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
Travis Browne is opening up on Minotoro and raining down combinations!
Minotoro's corner looks worried!
Minotoro's Chin is beginning to swell
Minotoro has a small cut in his Chin
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws an uppercut
Hapa slips it.
Hapa is trying to counter now!
Hapa jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Travis Browne pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Travis Browne pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro stumbles backwards and Travis Browne circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Travis Browne shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hapa into his guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Hapa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Minotoro's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Chin
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Hapa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hapa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Travis Browne turns out the lights for Minotoro! What an astonishing KO by Hapa!
Minotoro's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Travis Browne by KO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 4
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 27/47 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 487 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Dominating performance by Hapa who took his best game against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Minotoro had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
I only can thank Travis Browne and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for an unforgettable fight!
Travis Browne is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ferocious staredown by Minotoro while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hapa is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Travis Browne comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Travis Browne tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Travis Browne who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro circles out and slips free of Travis Browne's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Travis Browne moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hapa has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hapa doesn't let Minotoro get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hapa pushes off of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Minotoro stumbles backwards but Travis Browne chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Travis Browne seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Minotoro's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away Hapa trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hapa doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Minotoro's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Travis Browne tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotoro circles out and slips free of Travis Browne's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hapa won't budge, forcing Minotoro to pull guard.
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne moves to better his position on the ground...
Travis Browne wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Travis Browne
Travis Browne launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Travis Browne...
Travis Browne sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne attempts to move to full guard
Travis Browne manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Travis Browne against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Minotoro jumps and tries to free his leg! Hapa doesn't allow this but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne attempts to move to full guard
Travis Browne manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Minotoro works on the ground with his fingers over Hapa's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Hapa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Travis Browne controls the situation despite Antonio Rogerio Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Hapa tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Minotoro struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to half guard.
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne pushes Minotoro's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hapa who is in full mount! Minotoro is in trouble now!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Travis Browne hovers above Minotoro
Good punches to Minotoro's body.
Travis Browne is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Travis Browne in his guard...
Travis Browne rolls him over and takes his back!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro
Minotoro has given his back to Travis Browne who is trying to get one hook in!
Travis Browne has one hook in!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with one hook in
Hapa has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Minotoro.
Nicely done! Hapa now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Hapa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Minotoro, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Hapa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
Minotoro is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Hapa is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Minotoro, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Hapa moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Hapa is in rear mount over Minotoro with two hooks in
Travis Browne moves to better his position on the ground...
Travis Browne wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Minotoro holds Travis Browne's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hapa.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Minotoro moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hapa goes down.
Crushing shot to Hapa's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hapa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Travis Browne tries to take advantage...
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in closed guard... Hapa tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotoro tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hapa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Travis Browne
Hapa tries to show some ground skills
Travis Browne put Minotoro in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Hapa's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Travis Browne manages to kick Minotoro away and scrambles on top!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Hapa
He succeeds!
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hapa tries to cover his face,
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Hapa's cheek from the guard.
Travis Browne uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Travis Browne looks to counter!
Hapa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Hapa seems staggered and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Travis Browne tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's knows what to do here and blocks them
Hapa steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Hapa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hapa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Minotoro is in open guard over Hapa... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hapa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Travis Browne tries to take advantage...
Hapa tries to stand up!
Minotoro doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Hapa
Hapa breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Minotoro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hapa with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Pulverizing punch to Minotoro's head!
Minotoro slips the punch.
Travis Browne moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Travis Browne fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Hapa who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Hapa hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes Hapa into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Travis Browne tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotoro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hapa launches a hook to the body
Bang! Minotoro stops that one with his ribs!
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Hapa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Minotoro.
Hard blow to Hapa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brutal combination from Travis Browne!
Minotoro is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Chin
Low kick by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hapa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Travis Browne launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Minotoro blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's cheek! Minotoro stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to hit Travis Browne with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Hapa dodges that
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to hit Travis Browne with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hapa steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Hapa launches a kick to Minotoro's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Travis Browne away.
Travis Browne takes a kick to the body.
Hapa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hapa is standing while Minotoro is on the ground on his back
Travis Browne steps back and allows Minotoro to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is standing now.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Minotoro.
Travis Browne gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
tags Hapa.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but Hapa manages to dodge it
Travis Browne goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Hapa only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hapa steps backwards away from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Travis Browne swings...
...no good.
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Travis Browne is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Hard blow to Hapa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Hapa
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Travis Browne's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Travis Browne launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Hapa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Hapa
Minotoro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Hapa's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Travis Browne manages to kick Minotoro away and scrambles on top!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Hapa gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotoro.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Minotoro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Travis Browne is in open guard over Minotoro
Hapa moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio 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 Hapa's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Travis Browne throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotoro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotoro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Minotoro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Hapa doesn't allow him!
Travis Browne is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio 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 Hapa's moves.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Hapa is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Minotoro's face.
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Round 4
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Hapa is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Travis Browne
Hapa clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Minotoro goes to the body...
his punches graze Hapa's arm.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Hapa launches a kick
but Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Minotoro misses a step and Travis Browne sees an opportunity to counter him!
Travis Browne wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Minotoro!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right eye
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Travis Browne takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Right eye
Travis Browne fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Travis Browne has found an opening in the defense of Minotoro, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Minotoro is wobbling!
Minotoro's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Travis Browne and Minotoro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Travis Browne is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hapa
Hapa wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hapa seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Hapa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Minotoro is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hapa.
Travis Browne is opening up on Minotoro and raining down combinations!
Minotoro's corner looks worried!
Minotoro's Chin is beginning to swell
Minotoro has a small cut in his Chin
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws an uppercut
Hapa slips it.
Hapa is trying to counter now!
Hapa jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Travis Browne pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Travis Browne pushes away Minotoro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotoro stumbles backwards and Travis Browne circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Hapa pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Travis Browne shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hapa into his guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Hapa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Minotoro's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Chin
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Hapa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Travis Browne is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hapa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Travis Browne turns out the lights for Minotoro! What an astonishing KO by Hapa!
Minotoro's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Travis Browne by KO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 4
Statistics: Travis Browne
Punches 27/47 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 25/45 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 487 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Dominating performance by Hapa who took his best game against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Minotoro had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
I only can thank Travis Browne and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for an unforgettable fight!