Post by The Sandmen on Aug 4, 2019 0:46:11 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Junior dos Santos looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Junior dos Santos is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by dos Santos.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
dos Santos is able to break the lock.
dos Santos is trying to counter now!
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
dos Santos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes dos Santos's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos tries to close the guard.
dos Santos put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos 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 dos Santos
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Junior dos Santos holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Junior dos Santos's guard...
dos Santos doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
dos Santos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
dos Santos misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
dos Santos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
dos Santos is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter dos Santos's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Junior dos Santos's guard...
dos Santos doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Junior dos Santos tries to take advantage...
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
dos Santos 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.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Junior dos Santos positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Big Nog's ribs
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
dos Santos knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Junior dos Santos pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
dos Santos jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Junior dos Santos is able to get half guard here.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
dos Santos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Junior dos Santos on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around dos Santos's neck!
dos Santos pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Junior dos Santos cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Junior dos Santos jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Junior dos Santos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Junior dos Santos looks to counter!
Low kick by Junior dos Santos to maintain his distance.
That hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ankle
Nice punches from Junior dos Santos.
Big Nog staggers backwards. dos Santos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
dos Santos dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Nog is holding Junior dos Santos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Junior dos Santos loses balance and goes to the ground.
dos Santos Hyper-extended his arm
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Junior dos Santos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Junior dos Santos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Junior dos Santos throws down elbows...
Big Nog is not making himself an easy target.
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around dos Santos
He is not able to do it
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
dos Santos pulls his arm out of danger.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around dos Santos
He is not able to do it
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
dos Santos struggles to free himself
dos Santos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Junior dos Santos breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Junior dos Santos is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Junior dos Santos! That one hits Junior dos Santos cheek like a hammer!
Junior dos Santos 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
dos Santos tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Junior dos Santos's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Junior dos Santos smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
dos Santos 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 can't do it because of dos Santos's moves.
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
dos Santos launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Junior dos Santos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Some nice shots from Junior dos Santos
that stun Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Junior dos Santos jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
dos Santos is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Junior dos Santos fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
dos Santos is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Junior dos Santos jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Junior dos Santos looks to counter!
Junior dos Santos tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
dos Santos is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Nog's jaw!
Junior dos Santos tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Junior dos Santos who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! dos Santos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
dos Santos is launching some bone breaking punches to Big Nog's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Junior dos Santos are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
dos Santos stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away dos Santos trying to keep the fight at striking range
dos Santos doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Junior dos Santos tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Big Nog ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
dos Santos struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Junior dos Santos tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Junior dos Santos.
Nice punches.
dos Santos avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Junior dos Santos jumps back and jabs
That one hits but dos Santos seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Nice punches from Junior dos Santos.
Big Nog staggers backwards. dos Santos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
dos Santos moves forward looking for some action
Junior dos Santos shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Junior dos Santos postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Big Nog hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Junior dos Santos!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Junior dos Santos Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Junior dos Santos by TKO (GnP) at 2:46 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/12 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 32/38 (84%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/34 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
JDS was like..."Imma win dis fight, yo!"
Then he did. That's it, that's the story.
That and type-watch-paranoia.
Junior dos Santos looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Junior dos Santos is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by dos Santos.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
dos Santos is able to break the lock.
dos Santos is trying to counter now!
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
dos Santos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes dos Santos's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos tries to close the guard.
dos Santos put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos 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 dos Santos
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Junior dos Santos holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Junior dos Santos's guard...
dos Santos doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
dos Santos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
dos Santos misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
dos Santos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
dos Santos is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter dos Santos's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over dos Santos
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Junior dos Santos's guard...
dos Santos doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Junior dos Santos tries to take advantage...
Big Nog is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
dos Santos 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.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Junior dos Santos positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Big Nog's ribs
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
dos Santos knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Junior dos Santos pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
dos Santos jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Junior dos Santos is able to get half guard here.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
dos Santos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Junior dos Santos on the ground
deflected by Big Nog.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around dos Santos's neck!
dos Santos pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Junior dos Santos cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Junior dos Santos jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Junior dos Santos was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Junior dos Santos looks to counter!
Low kick by Junior dos Santos to maintain his distance.
That hits Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ankle
Nice punches from Junior dos Santos.
Big Nog staggers backwards. dos Santos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
dos Santos dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Big Nog is holding Junior dos Santos's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Junior dos Santos loses balance and goes to the ground.
dos Santos Hyper-extended his arm
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Junior dos Santos 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 1:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Junior dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Junior dos Santos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Junior dos Santos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Junior dos Santos throws down elbows...
Big Nog is not making himself an easy target.
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around dos Santos
He is not able to do it
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
dos Santos pulls his arm out of danger.
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around dos Santos
He is not able to do it
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
dos Santos struggles to free himself
dos Santos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Junior dos Santos is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries an armbar from the bottom!
Junior dos Santos breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Junior dos Santos a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Junior dos Santos gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Junior dos Santos in his guard.
Junior dos Santos keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Junior dos Santos is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Junior dos Santos! That one hits Junior dos Santos cheek like a hammer!
Junior dos Santos 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
dos Santos tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Junior dos Santos's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Junior dos Santos smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
dos Santos 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 can't do it because of dos Santos's moves.
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
dos Santos launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Junior dos Santos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Some nice shots from Junior dos Santos
that stun Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Junior dos Santos jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
dos Santos is connecting with a few punches
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Junior dos Santos fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Big Nog blocks and pushes his opponent.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Junior dos Santos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
dos Santos is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Junior dos Santos jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Junior dos Santos looks to counter!
Junior dos Santos tries a high kick!
Big Nog was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
dos Santos is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Big Nog's jaw!
Junior dos Santos tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Junior dos Santos who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! dos Santos is throwing a flurry of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira just can't get away!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
dos Santos is launching some bone breaking punches to Big Nog's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Junior dos Santos are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
dos Santos stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away dos Santos trying to keep the fight at striking range
dos Santos doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog misses a step and Junior dos Santos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Junior dos Santos tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Big Nog ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
dos Santos struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Junior dos Santos tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Junior dos Santos.
Nice punches.
dos Santos avoids a dangerous strike from Big Nog
and counters with a solid straight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Junior dos Santos jumps back and jabs
That one hits but dos Santos seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Nice punches from Junior dos Santos.
Big Nog staggers backwards. dos Santos wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
dos Santos moves forward looking for some action
Junior dos Santos shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Junior dos Santos postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Big Nog hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Junior dos Santos!
That one almost breaks Big Nog's chin! He is knocked down!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
dos Santos is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Junior dos Santos Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Junior dos Santos by TKO (GnP) at 2:46 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 2/12 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 32/38 (84%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/34 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
JDS was like..."Imma win dis fight, yo!"
Then he did. That's it, that's the story.
That and type-watch-paranoia.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!