Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2018 2:33:40 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Cro Cop while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cro Cop is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
Big Nog backpedals and creates space. Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he is going to fight!
A punch from Mirko Cro Cop
grazes Big Nog's left cheek.
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mirko Cro Cop seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
gets blocked by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Cro Cop waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mirko Cro Cop is on half guard!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Big Nog ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. He made it look easy!
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Big Nog's right thigh
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Cro Cop waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mirko Cro Cop is on half guard!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog ducks under...
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop 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 open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog blocks.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
The kick just misses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cro Cop shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cro Cop launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Big Nog hyper-extended his leg
Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog tries to take Mirko Cro Cop to the ground from the clinch...
Cro Cop shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Cro Cop towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Big Nog got to be more careful now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Big Nog controls Mirko Cro Cop in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Cro Cop is hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Mirko Cro Cop's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Mirko Cro Cop shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Big Nog launches a kick
Cro Cop checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Cro Cop!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Mirko Cro Cop to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cro Cop! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with one hook in
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Cro Cop.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Big Nog tries to use some of his tricky moves but Big Nog's is smart enough to counter him.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cro Cop is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Mirko Cro Cop's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Mirko Cro Cop's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop's Mouth is beginning to swell
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Mirko Cro Cop easily defends the attempt.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Cro Cop open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's right arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He is not able to do it
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog launches a few weak punches
Cro Cop blocks them effectively.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Cro Cop's arms and counters the punches.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Mirko Cro Cop a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
Cro Cop knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Cro Cop's neck!
Cro Cop pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cro Cop blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog rolls and he's now on half guard over Mirko Cro Cop. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Cro Cop's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog catch Mirko Cro Cop's right arm and tries a kimura
Mirko Cro Cop holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cro Cop struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Cro Cop and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira checks the kick.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Cro Cop deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Big Nog.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mirko Cro Cop! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Cro Cop put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mirko Cro Cop holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Cro Cop knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and frees his leg!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Big Nog
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cro Cop blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
Big Nog rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 0:35 in the 5 round
Body kick by Mirko Cro Cop...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
1:17 Round 5 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop.
Cro Cop has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Cro Cop showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Mirko Cro Cop! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Mirko Cro Cop's head...
It lands flush with Mirko Cro Cop's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Incredible high kick!
Big Nog deflects and sidesteps.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop throws down elbows...
Big Nog is not making himself an easy target.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Mirko Cro Cop efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 4:15 in the 5 round
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Solid low kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Cro Cop deflects it.
Big Nog misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Mirko Cro Cop hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 28/48 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 12/16 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 27/44 (61%)
Kicks 14/30 (47%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/62 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
This was a surprisingly great fight. Nog owned it on the ground and wrestling, Cro Cop owned it standing, both played the other mans game a lot, and both survived, proving they are legit dudes. Cro Cop took this home in the 5th, with a damage-heavy round, doing more damage there then either did in the entirety of the fight. Good show of both stand up and ground work in this very even, back-and-forth fight. I dig.
Ferocious staredown by Cro Cop while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Cro Cop is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
Big Nog backpedals and creates space. Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he is going to fight!
A punch from Mirko Cro Cop
grazes Big Nog's left cheek.
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mirko Cro Cop seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
gets blocked by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from Cro Cop!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Cro Cop waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mirko Cro Cop is on half guard!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Big Nog ducks under.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. He made it look easy!
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
He misses narrowly!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Big Nog's right thigh
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Crushing shot to Cro Cop's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Cro Cop waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Mirko Cro Cop is on half guard!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog ducks under...
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cro Cop sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop 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 open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog blocks.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
The kick just misses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Cro Cop shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mirko Cro Cop doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cro Cop launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Big Nog hyper-extended his leg
Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog tries to take Mirko Cro Cop to the ground from the clinch...
Cro Cop shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Cro Cop towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Big Nog got to be more careful now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Big Nog controls Mirko Cro Cop in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Cro Cop is hurt
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets control of Mirko Cro Cop's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Mirko Cro Cop shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Big Nog launches a kick
Cro Cop checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Cro Cop!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Mirko Cro Cop to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cro Cop! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with one hook in
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Cro Cop.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Big Nog tries to use some of his tricky moves but Big Nog's is smart enough to counter him.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cro Cop is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Mirko Cro Cop's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Mirko Cro Cop's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop's Mouth is beginning to swell
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Mirko Cro Cop easily defends the attempt.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Cro Cop with two hooks in
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Cro Cop open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's right arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He is not able to do it
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog launches a few weak punches
Cro Cop blocks them effectively.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Cro Cop's arms and counters the punches.
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Mirko Cro Cop breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Mirko Cro Cop a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
Cro Cop knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Cro Cop's neck!
Cro Cop pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cro Cop blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Big Nog rolls and he's now on half guard over Mirko Cro Cop. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Cro Cop's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog catch Mirko Cro Cop's right arm and tries a kimura
Mirko Cro Cop holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cro Cop struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Cro Cop and Big Nog are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira checks the kick.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Cro Cop deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Big Nog.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Mirko Cro Cop uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mirko Cro Cop! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Mirko Cro Cop sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Cro Cop put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mirko Cro Cop holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Mirko Cro Cop and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Cro Cop knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and frees his leg!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches to Big Nog
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cro Cop blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries to free his leg...
Big Nog rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 0:35 in the 5 round
Body kick by Mirko Cro Cop...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
1:17 Round 5 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Cro Cop 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 Cro Cop.
Cro Cop has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Cro Cop showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Mirko Cro Cop! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Mirko Cro Cop away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Mirko Cro Cop's head...
It lands flush with Mirko Cro Cop's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cro Cop is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Incredible high kick!
Big Nog deflects and sidesteps.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop throws down elbows...
Big Nog is not making himself an easy target.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Mirko Cro Cop efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 4:15 in the 5 round
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
Big Nog deflects it.
Solid low kick from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Cro Cop deflects it.
Big Nog misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Mirko Cro Cop hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by Split decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 28/48 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 12/16 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 27/44 (61%)
Kicks 14/30 (47%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/62 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
This was a surprisingly great fight. Nog owned it on the ground and wrestling, Cro Cop owned it standing, both played the other mans game a lot, and both survived, proving they are legit dudes. Cro Cop took this home in the 5th, with a damage-heavy round, doing more damage there then either did in the entirety of the fight. Good show of both stand up and ground work in this very even, back-and-forth fight. I dig.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!