Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2016 18:44:58 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Severn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Severn climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Severn is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Severn away.
Dan Severn takes a kick to the body.
Severn is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Big Nog is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Big Nog misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Severn is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Severn is connecting with a few punches
Dan Severn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog may be in trouble!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Big Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog stumbles backwards and Dan Severn circles to get the center of the cage
Dan Severn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog wants nothing of that and pushes Severn.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Quick hook by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good shot! Severn has reasons to be worried.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Severn
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Nog can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog
Severn tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Severn has one hook in and keeps working!
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Severn is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Severn engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Severn
Big Nog tries to end this with a RNC!
Severn manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Dan Severn passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws an uppercut
Severn slips it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
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.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Severn open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Dan Severn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog suddenly holds Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Severn breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Big Nog time to recover. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be ready to fight again. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big 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.
Dan Severn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Severn just can't get away!
Severn's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Dan Severn ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn 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 Rodrigo 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.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Severn ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
0:43 Round 4 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Severn open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Severn work his BJJ game.
Dan Severn attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn 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 Rodrigo 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is opening up on Severn and raining down combinations!
Severn doesn't look worried as he defends.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Dan Severn 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 Big Nog's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Severn's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Dan Severn tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Severn misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Severn is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Big Nog misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Severn's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Severn's chin with an uppercut while Severn lands some great crosses.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Big Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Dan Severn's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Severn lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Severn quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog opts to jump inside Severn's guard.
Severn didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 36/51 (71%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Clsoe one. A battle of shutting each other down mostly.
Dan Severn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Severn climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Severn is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Severn away.
Dan Severn takes a kick to the body.
Severn is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Big Nog is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Big Nog misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Severn is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Severn is connecting with a few punches
Dan Severn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog may be in trouble!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Big Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog stumbles backwards and Dan Severn circles to get the center of the cage
Dan Severn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Big Nog wants nothing of that and pushes Severn.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Quick hook by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good shot! Severn has reasons to be worried.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Severn
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Big Nog can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Big Nog control.
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog
Severn tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Big Nog! Severn has one hook in and keeps working!
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Severn is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Severn is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Severn engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Severn
Big Nog tries to end this with a RNC!
Severn manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Dan Severn passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws an uppercut
Severn slips it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
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.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Severn open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Dan Severn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Big Nog suddenly holds Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Severn breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Big Nog time to recover. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be ready to fight again. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big 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.
Dan Severn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dan Severn just can't get away!
Severn's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Dan Severn ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
Big Nog is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn 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 Rodrigo 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.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Severn ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Severn
0:43 Round 4 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Severn open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Severn work his BJJ game.
Dan Severn attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn 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 Rodrigo 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is opening up on Severn and raining down combinations!
Severn doesn't look worried as he defends.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo 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
Dan Severn 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 Big Nog's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Dan Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Dan Severn...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Severn's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Dan Severn tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Severn misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Severn is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Big Nog misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Dan Severn
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Severn's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Big Nog
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Severn's chin with an uppercut while Severn lands some great crosses.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Big Nog shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Dan Severn's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Severn lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Severn quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog opts to jump inside Severn's guard.
Severn didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Severn
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 36/51 (71%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Clsoe one. A battle of shutting each other down mostly.