Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2019 14:09:04 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by El Guapo while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
El Guapo is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
That punishment by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has left El Guapo staggered! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in El Guapo open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
El Guapo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Incredible high kick!
Big Nog is worried!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Bas Rutten who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
El Guapo closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
El Guapo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Bas Rutten sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bas Rutten is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 2
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El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Big Nog!
Bas Rutten is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bas Rutten attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
Big Nog anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bas Rutten cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
El Guapo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog passes his leg around Bas Rutten's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
El Guapo works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Big Nog.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Big Nog tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 3
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten wants to finish his opponent on the ground
El Guapo drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo 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!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Nog in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Big Nog's face.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Bas Rutten!
You can see Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head being snapped backwards!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten charges at Big Nog throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Nog is rocked!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
El Guapo fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! El Guapo is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. El Guapo spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
El Guapo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
El Guapo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog has given his back to Bas Rutten who is trying to get one hook in!
Bas Rutten has one hook in!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Big Nog time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal combination from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Oh! Down goes Big Nog! Bas Rutten knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Bas Rutten really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 4:19 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 61/85 (72%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 709 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/19 (26%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Bas made this fight more standing and so Nog did more losing. He was not as effective at his ground stuff as he needs to be. He is tough though...but getting 72 concussions per fight will not help you win subsequent fights. Not unless you get your ground game in order, Noggy.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
El Guapo is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
That punishment by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has left El Guapo staggered! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in El Guapo open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
El Guapo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Incredible high kick!
Big Nog is worried!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Bas Rutten who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Bas Rutten
that visibly pains Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
El Guapo closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
El Guapo wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Bas Rutten sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bas Rutten is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 2
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El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Big Nog!
Bas Rutten is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bas Rutten attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
Big Nog anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bas Rutten cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
El Guapo seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog passes his leg around Bas Rutten's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
El Guapo works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Big Nog.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Big Nog tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 3
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten wants to finish his opponent on the ground
El Guapo drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Big Nog was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo 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!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Nog in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Big Nog's face.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around El Guapo
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Bas Rutten!
You can see Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head being snapped backwards!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten charges at Big Nog throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Big Nog is rocked!
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
El Guapo fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! El Guapo is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. El Guapo spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
El Guapo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
El Guapo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog has given his back to Bas Rutten who is trying to get one hook in!
Bas Rutten has one hook in!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Big Nog time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal combination from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left cheek
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Oh! Down goes Big Nog! Bas Rutten knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Bas Rutten really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Big Nog has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 4:19 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 61/85 (72%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 709 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/19 (26%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Bas made this fight more standing and so Nog did more losing. He was not as effective at his ground stuff as he needs to be. He is tough though...but getting 72 concussions per fight will not help you win subsequent fights. Not unless you get your ground game in order, Noggy.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!