Post by The Sandmen on Jan 7, 2019 9:36:57 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Little Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Little Nog is clinching with Russian Bear.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear gets hold of a leg and trips Little Nog to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 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.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog moves on the ground
Little Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Russian Bear's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Little Nog away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains 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.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Little Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Oleg Taktarov just can't get away!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Little Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a knee towards Oleg Taktarov's left tight
That knee found his way.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Russian Bear.
Little Nog pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Little Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
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 2
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Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Little Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Little Nog struggles and frees his leg!
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Little Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Russian Bear open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Oleg Taktarov is standing now.
Russian Bear is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov creates space and allows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to stand up.
Little Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Russian Bear moves on the ground
Russian Bear cannot take advantage in the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Little Nog moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Little Nog is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Little Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov hooks Little Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Little Nog in a double underhook!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Little Nog is with his back on the ground now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Little Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Little Nog breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Little Nog breaks free.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Little Nog
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Little Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog gets hold of a leg and trips Russian Bear to the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Russian Bear open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Little Nog's neck!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Little Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov closed his guard around Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
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 5
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Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
0:59 Round 5 and Little Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Little Nog to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Little Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Stand up! This is what Little Nog's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Russian Bear sits over his knees and pushes away Little Nog's leg!
Little Nog closes his legs around Oleg Taktarov's leg. Russian Bear is not able to move away now!
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Little 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!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Little Nog breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Little Nog control.
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.
Russian Bear is trying to lift Little Nog!
Brilliant side slam!
Crushing shot to Little Nog's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Little Nog's neck!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Oleg Taktarov holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Little Nog is the winner of this round.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1080 s
Pretty even fight. Not much accomplished, but work.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Little Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Little Nog is clinching with Russian Bear.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear gets hold of a leg and trips Little Nog to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira 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.
Little Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Little Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog moves on the ground
Little Nog cannot take advantage in the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hooks Russian Bear's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Little Nog away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains 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.
Little Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rogerio Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Little Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Oleg Taktarov just can't get away!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Little Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira launches a knee towards Oleg Taktarov's left tight
That knee found his way.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Russian Bear.
Little Nog pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Little Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Little Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
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 2
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Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Little Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Little Nog struggles and frees his leg!
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Little Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Little Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Little Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Russian Bear open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Oleg Taktarov is standing now.
Russian Bear is standing while Little Nog is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov creates space and allows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to stand up.
Little Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Russian Bear moves on the ground
Russian Bear cannot take advantage in the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Little Nog moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Little Nog is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Little Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov hooks Little Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Little Nog moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Little Nog in a double underhook!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Little Nog is with his back on the ground now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Little Nog's guard.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Little Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Little Nog tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Little Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov pushes Little Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Little Nog is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear suddenly holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Little Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Little Nog breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Little Nog breaks free.
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov isolates Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Little Nog
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Little Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog gets hold of a leg and trips Russian Bear to the mat!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in Russian Bear open guard now
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Little Nog's neck!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Antonio Rogerio Nogueira a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Little Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Little Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov closed his guard around Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Little Nog uses his strength to keep Little Nog at a disadvantage
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Little Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear is holding Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Little Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
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 5
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Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Little Nog goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Antonio Rogerio Nogueira back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to fight back!
Little Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Little Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
0:59 Round 5 and Little Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Little Nog to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's guard...
Little Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
Little Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Little Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Stand up! This is what Little Nog's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Russian Bear sits over his knees and pushes away Little Nog's leg!
Little Nog closes his legs around Oleg Taktarov's leg. Russian Bear is not able to move away now!
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Little Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Little 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!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Little Nog breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Little Nog
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Little Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Little Nog
Little Nog has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Little Nog control.
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.
Russian Bear is trying to lift Little Nog!
Brilliant side slam!
Crushing shot to Little Nog's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Little Nog
Little Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Little Nog catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Little Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Little Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Little Nog's neck!
Little Nog pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to counter!
Little Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Oleg Taktarov holds Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Little Nog is the winner of this round.
Winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1080 s
Pretty even fight. Not much accomplished, but work.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!