Post by The Sandmen on Oct 30, 2018 10:04:15 GMT -5
ManMMA SuperFight Championship
The Rematch.
HERE. WE. GO!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Randy Couture looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Randy Couture tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
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
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!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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
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 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 clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Couture
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Randy Couture's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
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 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 side mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Couture pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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.
Couture misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
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 3:35 in the 1 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Big Nog is countered by Randy Couture.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Randy Couture is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
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
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 side mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Couture's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Couture's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
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 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
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Couture fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
The punches go wide.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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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
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 0:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open 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 open guard over Couture
Couture looks to be in very good shape.
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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Randy Couture is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Couture has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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 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.
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!
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Couture doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Couture
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Couture's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Nog who is in full mount! Couture is in trouble now!
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
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
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.
Randy Couture tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Couture fails to take Big Nog down and both man are still 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.
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
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
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
Stand up! This is what Couture's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Couture's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
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.
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.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Couture has a small cut in his Forehead
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Couture goes down.
Couture ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Randy Couture is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
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 tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
He can't lock it up. Randy Couture spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
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 pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Randy Couture.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Couture launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's left arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Couture struggles to free himself
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Couture struggles to free himself
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Couture Hyper-extended his arm
Couture struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Couture is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randy Couture and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Randy Couture is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Randy Couture leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Couture shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randy Couture postures up and launches another series of punches!
Big Nog pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Randy Couture's offensive.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Couture trying to keep the fight at striking range
Couture stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
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!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Couture struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Couture struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Couture rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Couture climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 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!
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.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Couture's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Couture hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Couture struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Couture hyper-extended his leg
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Randy Couture manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Randy Couture is in open 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.
Big Nog is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Couture struggles to free himself
Couture Hyper-extended his left arm
Big Nog is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
That Triangle to Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
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 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! 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 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 misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's right arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar looks tight...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in open 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!
Punishing hold!
Couture's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Couture struggles to free himself
That Armbar to Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar to Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Big Nog is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Couture is too good and managed to back out of 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
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 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 tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture
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 get a hook in!
Things get worse for Couture! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture 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 Couture.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Couture has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Couture is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
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...
Big Nog is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Couture, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Nog moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Couture!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Randy Couture's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
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 in rear mount over Couture with two hooks in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 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
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Couture's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Couture is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Randy Couture to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Couture
Couture has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Nog is unable to move under Couture control.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Couture struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Couture's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Couture struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Couture locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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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 pushes Randy Couture against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Couture doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 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
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Randy Couture's right arm looking for an armbar...
Couture struggles to free himself
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Couture's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Miragliotta breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Couture didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (armbar) at 0:47 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/47 (6%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Unbelievable! Couture lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Even as fuck first round, followed by all Nog. Couture is very, very tough though and absorbed about 5 times the amount of damage that would typically end a fight for most fighters, before ultimately just having to submit due to getting shredded. Nog submissions do damage, boyz!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!