Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2016 9:28:33 GMT -5
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Little Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Little Nog.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Barnett holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett 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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett 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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
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 Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to move to full mount
Little Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Little Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Little Nog is in rear mount over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira caliber.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Barnett locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Little Nog lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Little Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Little Nog launches a flurry of punches
Barnett slips out of danger.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Little Nog.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Barnett hooks Little Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett hold his own hand and breaks Little Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Little Nog with a double overhooks!
Little Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Little Nog moves forward and holds Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Barnett managed to pull back his leg from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's grip and move away from him
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Barnett's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Little Nog's ribs.
That hit Little Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Little Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Little Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Little Nog to try something else.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Little Nog struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Little Nog open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Little Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Little Nog
Little Nog covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Little Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Little Nog and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Little Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Little Nog is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 5
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As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Josh Barnett.
Little Nog staggers backwards. Barnett wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Little Nog ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Little Nog tries to counter Barnett's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett is not able to stop Barnett ground skills and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Little Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Little Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Little Nog's face
Little Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Little Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Little Nog.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Barnett holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett 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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett 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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Little Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
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 Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to move to full mount
Little Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Little Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Little Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Little Nog is in rear mount over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira caliber.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Barnett locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Little Nog lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Little Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Little Nog launches a flurry of punches
Barnett slips out of danger.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Little Nog.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Barnett hooks Little Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett misses a step and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett hold his own hand and breaks Little Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Little Nog with a double overhooks!
Little Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Little Nog moves forward and holds Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Barnett managed to pull back his leg from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's grip and move away from him
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Barnett's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Little Nog's ribs.
That hit Little Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Little Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Little Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Little Nog opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Little Nog to try something else.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Little Nog struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Little Nog open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Little Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Little Nog
Little Nog covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Little Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Little Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Little Nog and it cost him top position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Little Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Little Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Little Nog is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Little Nog holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Little Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rogerio Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Little Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 5
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As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Little Nog is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Josh Barnett.
Little Nog staggers backwards. Barnett wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Little Nog ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett is moving on the ground...
Little Nog tries to counter Barnett's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Little Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett is not able to stop Barnett ground skills and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Little Nog put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Little Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Little Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Little Nog's face
Little Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1092 s