Post by The Sandmen on Jun 6, 2016 9:25:17 GMT -5
Ricardo Arona looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona pushes away Little Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Little Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ricardo Arona
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Arona is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona slightly pushes Little Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ricardo Arona jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arona moves backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arona is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Arona is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Arona has a small cut in his Left cheek
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Arona blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Arona who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Ricardo Arona takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Ricardo Arona sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Little Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Little Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ricardo Arona and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Arona and it cost him top position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Little Nog launches a stiff jab!
Arona ducks that one.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Arona jumps and tries to free his leg! Little Nog doesn't allow this but Ricardo Arona is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Arona launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Little Nog is covering himself! Arona tries to force the situation and Little Nog clumsily gives his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Little Nog locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Ricardo Arona unil he can pull his arm free! Arona lost his dominant position.
Arona misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Little Nog control.
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Little Nog! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog with one hook in
Little Nog measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog with one hook in
Arona works on the ground with his fingers over Little Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ricardo Arona.
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Round 2
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Arona and Little Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Little Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Little Nog launches a furious low kick!
Ricardo Arona blocks
Arona moves backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Arona launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Little Nog is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Arona's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ricardo Arona manages to kick Little Nog away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Arona doesn't let Little Nog get in on his legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from Arona
falls short.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
gets deflected.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Arona engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ricardo Arona swings...
hard impact to Little Nog's face!
Little Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Good movement from Little Nog
who is bobbing and weaving.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona attempts to cut off Little Nog with punches
Little Nog reels from the strikes.
Little Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Arona knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Little Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Arona
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Arona looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Arona launches a stiff jab!
Little Nog ducks that one.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Arona didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Arona holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arona uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Little Nog drills Ricardo Arona's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Little Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Ricardo Arona can't prevent his opponent from passing. Little Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Little Nog who is in full mount! Arona is in trouble now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Little Nog who is in full mount! Arona is in trouble now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ricardo Arona spins 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Arona moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Arona's neck!
Arona pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Ricardo Arona's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Little Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Little Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
A solid combination from Ricardo Arona
connects with Little Nog.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricardo Arona!
Little Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on Arona.
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Little Nog blocks that. He made it look easy!
Arona misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes Arona into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona moves forward and launches a low kick.
Little Nog blocks that.
Arona jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Little Nog sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arona with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira paws at Arona.
Arona swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Ricardo Arona's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Little Nog.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Ricardo Arona's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Arona open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Little Nog blocks them effectively.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Little Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Arona struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Arona breaks the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ricardo Arona 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 Little Nog's moves.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Little Nog blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Ricardo Arona efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog goes for an armbar!
Ricardo Arona breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Arona and Little Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Little Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Arona is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona is moving on the ground...
Little Nog tries to counter Arona's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ricardo Arona tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings and Arona has to retreat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Arona's right thigh
Arona hyper-extended his leg
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Little Nog can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Arona didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog is in open guard over Arona... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Arona rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Arona moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Ricardo Arona a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Little Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Ricardo Arona efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog suddenly holds Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Arona positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Little Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Arona gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't let Ricardo Arona get in on his legs.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Ricardo Arona slips his head out and ends up in Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Ricardo Arona slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ricardo Arona slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona cartwheels towards Little Nog!
Little Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds Ricardo Arona and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ricardo Arona cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Little Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Ricardo Arona by Split decision
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
DOn't really agree with that decision...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona pushes away Little Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Little Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ricardo Arona
Arona doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Arona is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ricardo Arona slightly pushes Little Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ricardo Arona jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arona moves backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arona is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Arona is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Arona has a small cut in his Left cheek
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Arona fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Arona blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Arona's cheek from the guard.
Ricardo Arona uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Arona who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Ricardo Arona takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Ricardo Arona sits high on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's chest and pulls his leg underneath Little Nog's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Little Nog tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ricardo Arona and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Arona and it cost him top position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Little Nog launches a stiff jab!
Arona ducks that one.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Arona jumps and tries to free his leg! Little Nog doesn't allow this but Ricardo Arona is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Little Nog
Arona launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Little Nog is covering himself! Arona tries to force the situation and Little Nog clumsily gives his back!
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Little Nog locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Ricardo Arona unil he can pull his arm free! Arona lost his dominant position.
Arona misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Little Nog has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arona is unable to move under Little Nog control.
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Arona tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Little Nog! Arona has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog with one hook in
Little Nog measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Arona blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog with one hook in
Arona works on the ground with his fingers over Little Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ricardo Arona.
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Round 2
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Arona and Little Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Little Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Little Nog launches a furious low kick!
Ricardo Arona blocks
Arona moves backwards and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Little Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Arona launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Little Nog with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Little Nog is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Arona's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ricardo Arona manages to kick Little Nog away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ricardo Arona looks to counter!
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Arona doesn't let Little Nog get in on his legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from Arona
falls short.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
A right hand from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
gets deflected.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Arona engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ricardo Arona swings...
hard impact to Little Nog's face!
Little Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Good movement from Little Nog
who is bobbing and weaving.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona attempts to cut off Little Nog with punches
Little Nog reels from the strikes.
Little Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Arona knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ricardo Arona rolls Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Arona is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog has Arona controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Little Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Arona
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Arona looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Arona launches a stiff jab!
Little Nog ducks that one.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Arona didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Arona holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arona uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Little Nog drills Ricardo Arona's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Little Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Ricardo Arona can't prevent his opponent from passing. Little Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Little Nog who is in full mount! Arona is in trouble now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Arona's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Little Nog who is in full mount! Arona is in trouble now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ricardo Arona spins 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Arona's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arona's side.
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Arona moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Arona's neck!
Arona pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Ricardo Arona's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Little Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Little Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
A solid combination from Ricardo Arona
connects with Little Nog.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricardo Arona!
Little Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on Arona.
Ricardo Arona fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Little Nog blocks that. He made it look easy!
Arona misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slightly pushes Arona into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ricardo Arona moves forward and launches a low kick.
Little Nog blocks that.
Arona jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Little Nog sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arona with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira paws at Arona.
Arona swings ineffectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Ricardo Arona's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Little Nog.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Arona
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Ricardo Arona's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Arona open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Little Nog blocks them effectively.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Little Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rogerio Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Arona struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Arona breaks the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ricardo Arona 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 Little Nog's moves.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona launches a few weak punches
Little Nog blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Ricardo Arona efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog goes for an armbar!
Ricardo Arona breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Arona and Little Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Little Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Arona is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona is moving on the ground...
Little Nog tries to counter Arona's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ricardo Arona tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira swings and Arona has to retreat
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Arona's right thigh
Arona hyper-extended his leg
Arona cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Little Nog can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ricardo Arona didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Arona ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Arona
Little Nog is in open guard over Arona... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Arona rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Arona moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Ricardo Arona a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Little Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ricardo Arona gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira controls the situation despite Ricardo Arona efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Little Nog suddenly holds Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Ricardo Arona is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Arona positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Little Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Arona gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't let Ricardo Arona get in on his legs.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Ricardo Arona slips his head out and ends up in Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Ricardo Arona slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ricardo Arona slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Little Nog misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona cartwheels towards Little Nog!
Little Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds Ricardo Arona and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ricardo Arona cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Little Nog
Arona tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Little Nog leans and gets Ricardo Arona's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ricardo Arona. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Little Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Ricardo Arona by Split decision
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 2/13 (15%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/9 (33%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
DOn't really agree with that decision...