Post by The Sandmen on Feb 21, 2018 22:41:40 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Tim Sylvia is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Big Nog ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia sits over his knees and pushes away Big Nog's leg!
Tim Sylvia is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Sylvia uses his strength to keep Sylvia at a disadvantage
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia 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!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sylvia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tim Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Sylvia misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sylvia leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia 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 closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tim Sylvia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Crisp uppercut by Sylvia followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Big Nog with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Body kick by Tim Sylvia...
is blocked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Tim Sylvia that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
Sylvia wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sylvia moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tim Sylvia doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Big Nog with punches time and time again!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tim Sylvia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Big Nog misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Sylvia throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sylvia avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Big Nog goes up and comes down hard as Sylvia scores a brutal slam!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Tim Sylvia.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sylvia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sylvia can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog steps forward
Tim Sylvia catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Tim Sylvia caliber.
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Big Nog ribs hard
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Big Nog leads with a punch
Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sylvia tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tim Sylvia is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Big Nog with uppercuts!
Big Nog is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Big Nog is unable to escape!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on Big Nog.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Nog's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
The ref pulls off Tim Sylvia! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Punches) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/19 (89%)
Kicks 10/14 (71%)
Clinch strikes 25/30 (83%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 291 s
Many, many, many minutes of Sylvia hammering the shit out of Nogueira.
Tim Sylvia is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tim Sylvia touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tim Sylvia!
Big Nog ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia sits over his knees and pushes away Big Nog's leg!
Tim Sylvia is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Sylvia uses his strength to keep Sylvia at a disadvantage
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Sylvia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Tim Sylvia is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Sylvia 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!
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tim Sylvia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in half guard over Big Nog
Tim Sylvia hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sylvia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Sylvia dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tim Sylvia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Sylvia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tim Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Tim Sylvia looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Tim Sylvia on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Sylvia tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Sylvia misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sylvia leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Sylvia
Deep breaths from Tim Sylvia 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 closed guard over Sylvia
Big Nog is in closed guard... Sylvia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sylvia doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tim Sylvia seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Crisp uppercut by Sylvia followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Big Nog with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
Tim Sylvia takes a kick to the body.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Tim Sylvia's head...
It lands flush with Tim Sylvia's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Sylvia steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sylvia studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog follows Tim Sylvia
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Tim Sylvia's game or he'll get knocked out!
Body kick by Tim Sylvia...
is blocked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Tim Sylvia that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
Sylvia wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sylvia moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tim Sylvia doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Big Nog cannot escape Tim Sylvia's clinch! Tim Sylvia is just brutalizing Big Nog with punches time and time again!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sylvia sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tim Sylvia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Tim Sylvia to fight back!
Sylvia tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Tim Sylvia!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Tim Sylvia away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Tim Sylvia with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Sylvia dodges that
Big Nog misses a step and Tim Sylvia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Sylvia launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Sylvia is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Tim Sylvia creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Sylvia throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Tim Sylvia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sylvia avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tim Sylvia can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Big Nog goes up and comes down hard as Sylvia scores a brutal slam!
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Big Nog
Sylvia tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Tim Sylvia.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Tim Sylvia looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Tim Sylvia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Tim Sylvia a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Tim Sylvia is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Tim Sylvia in his guard...
Tim Sylvia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sylvia launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sylvia can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog steps forward
Tim Sylvia catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Tim Sylvia caliber.
Tim Sylvia tries a hook to the body
and hits Big Nog ribs hard
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Big Nog leads with a punch
Tim Sylvia avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tim Sylvia jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tim Sylvia pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Sylvia has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sylvia tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Tim Sylvia launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Sylvia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sylvia doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tim Sylvia is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Big Nog with uppercuts!
Big Nog is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Big Nog is unable to escape!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Tim Sylvia.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on Big Nog.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tim Sylvia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sylvia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sylvia pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Big Nog's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
The ref pulls off Tim Sylvia! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Tim Sylvia by TKO (Punches) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 17/19 (89%)
Kicks 10/14 (71%)
Clinch strikes 25/30 (83%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 291 s
Many, many, many minutes of Sylvia hammering the shit out of Nogueira.