Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2012 12:44:40 GMT -5
Fedor enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Minotoro and Fedor move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotoro goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotoro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is covering himself! Minotoro tries to force the situation and Fedor clumsily gives his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Minotoro is unable to move under Fedor control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor is getting frustrated here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
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 1:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
Fedor dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Minotoro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro moves forward and holds Fedor
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fedor pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fedor Emelianenko tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nice punches from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Fedor staggers backwards. Minotoro wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Fedor is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Minotoro wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Fedor tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira struggles not allowing Fedor Emelianenko improve his position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotoro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Fedor 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 Fedor.
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Minotoro has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Minotoro is trying to counter now!
Minotoro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotoro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Fedor Emelianenko paws at Minotoro.
Minotoro answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
surprises Fedor!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left cheek
Minotoro tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Fedor with uppercuts!
Fedor is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Fedor is unable to escape!
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fedor who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
puts Fedor in a world of hurt!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to control Fedor Emelianenko in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Minotoro pushes the back of Fedor Emelianenko's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't let Antonio Rogerio Nogueira get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Minotoro blocks Fedor Emelianenko's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Minotoro steps backwards away from Fedor Emelianenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Fedor rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotoro.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotoro's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Minotoro put Fedor Emelianenko in closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. 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.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotoro goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
Fedor evades.
Fedor throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Minotoro.
Fedor Emelianenko's reflexes save him!
The two exchange wildly
Minotoro is connecting with a few punches
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Fedor is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro moves on the ground
Minotoro cannot take advantage in the ground
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Minotoro's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Minotoro's ribs.
That hit Minotoro who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Minotoro looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
Fedor wraps his leg around Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around Minotoro's arms and counters the punches.
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Minotoro is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Minotoro can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotoro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Minotoro is unable to move under Fedor control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro moves on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotoro's side.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Minotoro uses his strength to keep Minotoro at a disadvantage
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Good front kick from Fedor!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira blocks
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Minotoro may be in trouble!
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotoro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles around Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Minotoro is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro steps forward
Fedor Emelianenko catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tremendous strikes from Fedor!
Minotoro blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko charges at Minotoro throwing flurries left and right.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets out of the way.
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotoro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotoro's side.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
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
Fedor tries to stand up!
Minotoro doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Minotoro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro moves forward and holds Fedor
The fighters are clinching.
Minotoro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotoro who put distance between them
Fedor 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 Fedor.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has seen better days.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor leads with a punch
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Fedor is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor Emelianenko locks Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the mat.
He can't keep control over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's body. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira scrammbles back to his feet.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Minotoro deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Minotoro who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Fedor Emelianenko paws at Minotoro.
Minotoro swings ineffectively.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Minotoro catches an ankle and Fedor is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Fedor open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Minotoro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Minotoro's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to move to full mount
Minotoro succeeds
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotoro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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...
Minotoro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Minotoro slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits high on Fedor Emelianenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Fedor's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fedor tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Minotoro and it cost him top position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotoro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 26/40 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 11/28 (39%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 927 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/43 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 927 s
If it wasn't for some amazing chin recovery by both fighters, this fight very well may have ended sooner. By either man! A great back and forth duel with both man gaining then losing the upper hand at various times. I think I might have scored it a flat-out draw, but no one likes a damned draw. Good fight.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Minotoro and Fedor move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotoro goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor is in closed guard... Minotoro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is covering himself! Minotoro tries to force the situation and Fedor clumsily gives his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Minotoro is unable to move under Fedor control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor is getting frustrated here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
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 1:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
Fedor dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Minotoro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro moves forward and holds Fedor
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fedor pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fedor Emelianenko tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Minotoro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Nice punches from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Fedor staggers backwards. Minotoro wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Fedor is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Minotoro wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Fedor tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Minotoro misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira struggles not allowing Fedor Emelianenko improve his position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotoro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's Nose
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Fedor 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 Fedor.
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Minotoro has a small cut in his Nose
Fedor throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Minotoro is trying to counter now!
Minotoro feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotoro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Fedor Emelianenko paws at Minotoro.
Minotoro answers with solid punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro wants nothing of that and pushes Fedor.
Fedor Emelianenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
surprises Fedor!
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left cheek
Minotoro tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Fedor with uppercuts!
Fedor is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Fedor is unable to escape!
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fedor who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
puts Fedor in a world of hurt!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to control Fedor Emelianenko in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Minotoro pushes the back of Fedor Emelianenko's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't let Antonio Rogerio Nogueira get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotoro gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Minotoro blocks Fedor Emelianenko's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Minotoro steps backwards away from Fedor Emelianenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotoro into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Fedor rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Minotoro.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotoro's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Minotoro
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Minotoro put Fedor Emelianenko in closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Minotoro
Minotoro tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Minotoro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. 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.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotoro goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a body shot
Fedor evades.
Fedor throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Minotoro.
Fedor Emelianenko's reflexes save him!
The two exchange wildly
Minotoro is connecting with a few punches
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Fedor is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotoro moves on the ground
Minotoro cannot take advantage in the ground
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Minotoro's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Minotoro's ribs.
That hit Minotoro who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Minotoro looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
Fedor wraps his leg around Antonio Rogerio Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to open up Fedor Emelianenko's defense faking a few punches.
Fedor Emelianenko wraps his arms around Minotoro's arms and counters the punches.
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Minotoro is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Minotoro can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotoro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Minotoro is unable to move under Fedor control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro moves on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotoro's side.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Minotoro uses his strength to keep Minotoro at a disadvantage
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Good front kick from Fedor!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira blocks
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Minotoro may be in trouble!
Minotoro decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Minotoro with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira circles around Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Minotoro is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro steps forward
Fedor Emelianenko catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tremendous strikes from Fedor!
Minotoro blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko charges at Minotoro throwing flurries left and right.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets out of the way.
Minotoro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotoro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Minotoro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Minotoro's side.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
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
Fedor tries to stand up!
Minotoro doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Minotoro wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotoro moves forward and holds Fedor
The fighters are clinching.
Minotoro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Minotoro who put distance between them
Fedor 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 Fedor.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has seen better days.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor leads with a punch
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Fedor is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor Emelianenko locks Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the mat.
He can't keep control over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's body. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira scrammbles back to his feet.
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Minotoro deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Nice move by Minotoro who clinches and pushes Fedor against the cage
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Fedor Emelianenko paws at Minotoro.
Minotoro swings ineffectively.
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Fedor who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Minotoro catches an ankle and Fedor is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
You can see Minotoro's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Minotoro
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Minotoro struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Fedor open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Minotoro moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Minotoro fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Minotoro's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Minotoro tries to cover his face,
Minotoro's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Minotoro tries to move to full mount
Minotoro succeeds
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fedor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor measures the resilience of Minotoro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Minotoro blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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...
Minotoro tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls Fedor Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Minotoro is in rear mount over Fedor
Minotoro doesn't stop bleeding.
Fedor has Minotoro controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Minotoro slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits high on Fedor Emelianenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Fedor's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fedor tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Minotoro and it cost him top position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Minotoro
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Minotoro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 26/40 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 11/28 (39%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 927 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/43 (56%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 927 s
If it wasn't for some amazing chin recovery by both fighters, this fight very well may have ended sooner. By either man! A great back and forth duel with both man gaining then losing the upper hand at various times. I think I might have scored it a flat-out draw, but no one likes a damned draw. Good fight.