Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2015 20:36:14 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Houston Alexander looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Houston Alexander touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Alexander is connecting with a few punches
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alexander is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Big Nog to get back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alexander's jaw!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Houston Alexander!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alexander pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Big Nog pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Houston Alexander and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Big Nog ribs hard
The ref pulls off Houston Alexander! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Hook to the body) at 3:16 Round 1
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 22 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
A rare body shot finish. Nice to see rare stuff. And Houston back in form.
Houston Alexander looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Houston Alexander touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tremendous strikes from Alexander!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Alexander is connecting with a few punches
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Houston Alexander! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alexander is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Houston Alexander steps back and allows Big Nog to get back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Alexander's jaw!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Houston Alexander!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alexander pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Big Nog pushes Houston Alexander and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
An overhand right from Houston Alexander that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Houston Alexander!
Houston Alexander and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Houston Alexander tries a hook to the body
and hits Big Nog ribs hard
The ref pulls off Houston Alexander! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Houston Alexander by TKO (Hook to the body) at 3:16 Round 1
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 22 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
A rare body shot finish. Nice to see rare stuff. And Houston back in form.