Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2019 9:14:17 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Big Nog blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mirko Cro Cop struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Cro Cop's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mirko Cro Cop manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to move to full mount
Cro Cop's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop leans back...
Big Nog eyes him warily.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cro Cop blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize 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.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Big Nog blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Cro Cop trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cro Cop doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Mirko Cro Cop's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cro Cop rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Big Nog blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
That hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ankle
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop wants nothing of that and pushes Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and scissors Mirko Cro Cop's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Mirko Cro Cop's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has given his back to Mirko Cro Cop who is trying to get one hook in!
Mirko Cro Cop has one hook in!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Cro Cop positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Mirko Cro Cop slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Mirko Cro Cop's arm over his chin.
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Cro Cop now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Cro Cop tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Cro Cop has one of his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Mirko Cro Cop a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Elbow) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 9/10 (90%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Cro Cop's 4 kicks to start the fight did Nog in. From there, he was a shell of his elite self, and was just going through the motions. If you wanna play on the ground, you can't let people back up, boy!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Cro Cop throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Big Nog blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mirko Cro Cop struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Mirko Cro Cop's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mirko Cro Cop manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Cro Cop's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mirko Cro Cop manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop tries to move to full mount
Cro Cop's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Cro Cop
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop leans back...
Big Nog eyes him warily.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cro Cop blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize 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.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Big Nog blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Cro Cop trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cro Cop doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Mirko Cro Cop's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Cro Cop's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cro Cop rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Cro Cop launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Big Nog blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
That hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ankle
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cro Cop wants nothing of that and pushes Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and scissors Mirko Cro Cop's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Mirko Cro Cop's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mirko Cro Cop to fight back!
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Big Nog
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Mirko Cro Cop regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cro Cop misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Cro Cop and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Big Nog is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has given his back to Mirko Cro Cop who is trying to get one hook in!
Mirko Cro Cop has one hook in!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Cro Cop positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Mirko Cro Cop slides his arm under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes up and slides Mirko Cro Cop's arm over his chin.
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Cro Cop now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Cro Cop tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Cro Cop has one of his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Mirko Cro Cop a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by TKO (Elbow) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 9/10 (90%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Cro Cop's 4 kicks to start the fight did Nog in. From there, he was a shell of his elite self, and was just going through the motions. If you wanna play on the ground, you can't let people back up, boy!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!