Nogueira vs. Couture

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA SuperFight Championship

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Big Nog and Couture move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


Big Nog launches a kick
Couture checks it and keeps distance.
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jabs at Couture
to no visible effect.


As the fight continues it seems that Randy Couture is taking the best of the fight.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Pitty-pat punches from Couture
They're bothering Big Nog even though they aren't hurting him.


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left eye


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture 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!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Couture is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog throws his leg over Couture's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Randy Couture sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Couture in half guard.


The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to free his leg...
Big Nog rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira


The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog pushes down Randy Couture and tries to pull guard
Couture clumsily falls into Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard!


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Couture's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Couture tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Randy Couture is not able to stop Couture ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture 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 side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Couture closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.


The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Couture 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 closed guard over Couture
Couture 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 closed guard over Couture
Couture 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 closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Couture's guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Randy Couture takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


Big Nog launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Couture's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!


The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture 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 Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's closes his guard to prevent the pass.


The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!


Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in full mount.


Randy Couture 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 Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Couture wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage


The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Randy Couture's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Randy Couture sprawls and remain on his feet


The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Randy Couture pushes away Big Nog and breaks the clinch.


Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.


The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.



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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Couture!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Couture against the cage


The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
0:31 Round 3 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.


The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Couture blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't flinch.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Couture's chin with an uppercut while Couture lands some great crosses.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture 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.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.


The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Randy Couture to open his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Couture adjusts and closes his guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Couture is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira


The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture tries to dirty boxing while holds Big Nog against cage
Big Nog is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.


The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
well done Big Nog falls hard on the mat


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
Couture leans out of the way.


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.


Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira


The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Randy Couture!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
It lands flush with Randy Couture's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Couture opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Couture to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.


The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
It lands flush with Randy Couture's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Randy Couture's head...
It lands flush with Randy Couture's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has received.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Randy Couture away.
Randy Couture takes a kick to the body.


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog tries to fight back with his feet and Couture just needs another plan now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.


Big Nog is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.



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Round 4
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0:14 Round 4 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Couture launches a stiff jab!
Big Nog ducks that one.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture cartwheels towards Big Nog!
Big Nog fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.


The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Big Nog covers himself well


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Couture's arms and counters the punches.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Couture's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Couture tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.


The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Couture's punches


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hips out and gets to full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture 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!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Couture looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's chin with an uppercut while Big Nog lands some great crosses.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira


The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture grapple with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira managed to maintain his balances and move away from Couture


Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


The fighters are clinching.
Couture launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Randy Couture is working his opponent ribs!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Randy Couture...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Couture continues in closed guard
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Couture spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Couture is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Couture moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture 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.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 5
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Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it


The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture 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 cheek


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.


The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Couture pulls his arm out of danger.


The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.


The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!


Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!


The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The 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.


Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Big Nog to the mat!


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Couture tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Couture is clinching with Big Nog.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


The fighters are clinching.
Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Big Nog face and hooks Big Nog leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his back after that trip


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Couture to try something else.


The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 6
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Big Nog and Couture are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Randy Couture
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Couture counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals


The clock says 0:25 in the 6 round
Solid jabs from Randy Couture.
Big Nog defends.


The clock says 0:35 in the 6 round
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Couture to pull guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Randy Couture to open his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Couture's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture 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 looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Couture wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


The clock says 2:05 in the 6 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Randy Couture spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Couture with a double overhooks!


Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.


The clock says 2:45 in the 6 round
Good leg kicks from Randy Couture.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defends with ease.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Shovel hook by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
tags Couture.
Couture has a small cut in his Right cheek


Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.


The clock says 3:05 in the 6 round
Big Nog pushes Randy Couture and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Unknown


Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Couture adjusts and closes his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


The clock says 4:00 in the 6 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
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 Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Couture from the side mount!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Randy Couture slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


The clock says 4:30 in the 6 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Randy Couture...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.



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Round 7
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


The clock says 0:30 in the 7 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Couture 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 closed guard over Couture
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Couture open guard now


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.


The clock says 1:20 in the 7 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
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 Couture
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Couture doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Couture's guard.


The clock says 1:45 in the 7 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture 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 Couture
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Big Nog is in closed guard... Couture tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Couture is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog moves on the ground
Big Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture 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 Couture
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,


The clock says 3:25 in the 7 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture 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.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Randy Couture sees and opening and traps him in full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Couture quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog is noticing that and his face shows the pain.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture 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 switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!


The clock says 4:20 in the 7 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog
Big Nog covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Couture is able to break the lock.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Couture 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 open guard over Couture
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.



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Round 8
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Couture moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!


Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog is in open guard over Couture... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Randy Couture is standing now.


Couture is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Randy Couture with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Couture steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta 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.


0:57 Round 8 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Nog steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right cheek


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.


The clock says 1:20 in the 8 round
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
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 looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.


The clock says 1:55 in the 8 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Deep breaths from Randy Couture 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 full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Randy Couture down and prevents his attempts to escape
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.


The clock says 2:45 in the 8 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!


The clock says 2:55 in the 8 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture 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.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randy Couture didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Randy Couture struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture 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 Couture
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Couture's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Couture breaks the lock.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Big Nog in half guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Couture's arms and counters the punches.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


The clock says 4:45 in the 8 round
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.



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Round 9
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


The clock says 0:20 in the 9 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Randy Couture gets the advantage


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!


The clock says 0:40 in the 9 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Couture's punches
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Couture in half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks Randy Couture's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.


The clock says 1:20 in the 9 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Couture blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Couture can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture


The clock says 2:00 in the 9 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture tries to improve position.
Big Nog adjusts and closes his guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randy Couture can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Couture struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture is in Big Nog open guard now


The clock says 4:00 in the 9 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Couture 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.


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Couture is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks Randy Couture's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.


Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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 attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains half guard.


Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.


The clock says 4:55 in the 9 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture moves on the ground
Couture cannot take advantage in the ground
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.


It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

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Round 10
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira grapple with Randy Couture and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Couture manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Couture pummels back into position.


The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Randy Couture doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Couture is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Couture slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.


The clock says 1:10 in the 10 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Couture
Couture 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 closed guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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.
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.


The clock says 2:10 in the 10 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and frees his leg!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Couture is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Big Nog is eating those punches!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


The clock says 3:00 in the 10 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab both of Randy Couture's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Randy Couture managed to pull back his leg from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's grip and move away from him


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Couture hammers Big Nog face and hooks Big Nog leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his back after that trip


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Randy Couture on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.


The clock says 3:45 in the 10 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Couture struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Couture breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.


Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog throws his leg over Couture's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Randy Couture sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.


Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it


Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Good punches to Big Nog's body.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.

The fight ends in a split draw.

Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 17/28 (61%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 41/41 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1441,71
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 412,23
Time on the ground 2074 s

Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 32/170 (19%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Damage caused 2207,88
Clinch Damage 650,77
Ground Damage 1293,05
Time on the ground 1977 s
What a huge upset! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the winner!


Welp....

1) Our commentators don't even know what a "winner" is, so that is a very interesting development.
2) This fight was exactly as even as this draw says it was. Both did big stuff, but little damage was done, and any done had little longevity to it (i.e. both men had insanely good recovery skills).
3) Welp....

[The Texas Rattlesnakes]

What an insane fight...

[The Rocketmen]

Stats that stand out:

19 total punches thrown.

Antonio with 17 takedowns is crazy.

Randy MISSING 81% of his Ground and Pound strikes is fucking weird on every level.

41 successful submission attempts for Antonio is bizarre, like how does Randy recover from every single one of those subs from a sub expert?

The fact Randy still delivered almost 4k in damage by landing almost effectively nothing is kind of crazy.

By that same account, 1900 damage by Antonio from 11 punches and 1 clinch strike is madness.

[The Sandmen]

Oct 4, 2018 7:11:33 GMT -5 The Rocketmen said:

Stats that stand out:

19 total punches thrown.

Antonio with 17 takedowns is crazy.

Randy MISSING 81% of his Ground and Pound strikes is fucking weird on every level.

41 successful submission attempts for Antonio is bizarre, like how does Randy recover from every single one of those subs from a sub expert?

The fact Randy still delivered almost 4k in damage by landing almost effectively nothing is kind of crazy.

By that same account, 1900 damage by Antonio from 11 punches and 1 clinch strike is madness.

Some theory-replies

1) brutal.
2) yes
3) yes. elite ground dodging for Nog. Like...ELITE ground dodging haha.
4) Yes. But this is one I have never figured out. While simming, it gives you an actual number (like 6/41) but the second the sim ends, the final stats for subs always show 100% submissions. I do not know why, or what it means, but it must have something to do with something, cause you are right.
5a) I believe that Damage Caused is a total, so he is looking at 2K, not 4K
5b) ANd yeah, those GnPs that did land must have hurt, but only like...kinda, cause #NogTuf
6) I also believe submissions "landed" do damage. I do not believe all 41 submissions "landed" (see point #4), thus I think that is where the 1900 comes from mostly.

Just some of my thinks - none of this is concrete fact-times.

[The Rocketmen]

The program is definitely fascinating and interesting, but this fight is both crazy and kind of cool.

[The Texas Rattlesnakes]

Is this the first a ten round fight has gone to decision? And if not, is this the first time it has been a draw? Like I feel like we aren't making a big deal about any of this.

[The Sandmen]

Oct 4, 2018 11:45:29 GMT -5 The Texas Rattlesnakes said:

Is this the first a ten round fight has gone to decision? And if not, is this the first time it has been a draw? Like I feel like we aren't making a big deal about any of this.

I believe it is the first of both.