Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2012 5:14:58 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chants all around the place!
Ferocious staredown by Lesnar while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Lesnar and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Minotauro
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Brock Lesnar pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brock Lesnar just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lesnar with uppercuts!
Lesnar is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lesnar is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lesnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotauro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Lesnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Brock Lesnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar gets hold of a leg and trips Minotauro to the mat!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Lesnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Lesnar is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Minotauro goes for an armbar!
Brock Lesnar breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
Lesnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lesnar is clinching with Minotauro.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes off of Brock Lesnar and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lesnar holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Lesnar's face
Lesnar shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotauro.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro breaths deeply while on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Brock Lesnar in his guard...
Brock Lesnar rolls him over and takes his back!
Lesnar is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro has Lesnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Minotauro manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Lesnar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Lesnar blocks.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Brock Lesnar throw Minotauro to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Lesnar is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Lesnar looks to be in very good shape.
Brock Lesnar creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Minotauro seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Minotauro throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lesnar.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Brock Lesnar to fight back!
Lesnar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Minotauro's jaw!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Minotauro's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar storms over Minotauro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Minotauro's face with his elbows!
Minotauro's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Minotauro's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Minotauro doesn't fight back!
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Minotauro from the side mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar storms over Minotauro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Minotauro's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Brock Lesnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Minotauro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotauro covers his head!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro takes a break to breathe while holding Brock Lesnar.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lesnar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Lesnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lesnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lesnar is trying to counter now!
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar catches an ankle and Minotauro is tripped to the mat!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotauro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Brock Lesnar.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Brock Lesnar
Good shot! Minotauro has reasons to be worried.
Minotauro's Mouth is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Mouth
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Minotauro
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Minotauro lose his balance and falls to the mat
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Minotauro is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Brock Lesnar! Minotauro seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Brock Lesnar by TKO (Elbows) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/39 (77%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Brock Lesnar. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
I only can thank Brock Lesnar and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for an unforgettable fight!
Ferocious staredown by Lesnar while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks very relaxed.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Lesnar and Minotauro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Minotauro
Minotauro doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Brock Lesnar pushes Minotauro forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Minotauro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brock Lesnar just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lesnar with uppercuts!
Lesnar is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lesnar is unable to escape!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lesnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotauro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Lesnar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Brock Lesnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar gets hold of a leg and trips Minotauro to the mat!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Lesnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Lesnar is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Minotauro goes for an armbar!
Brock Lesnar breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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.
Lesnar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lesnar is clinching with Minotauro.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes off of Brock Lesnar and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lesnar holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Lesnar's face
Lesnar shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Minotauro.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro breaths deeply while on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Minotauro measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Minotauro's face with those brutal elbows! Minotauro needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Brock Lesnar in his guard...
Brock Lesnar rolls him over and takes his back!
Lesnar is in rear mount over Minotauro
Minotauro has Lesnar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Minotauro manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Lesnar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Minotauro is connecting with a few punches
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Lesnar blocks.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Brock Lesnar throw Minotauro to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Minotauro's body! He's holding his side
Lesnar is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
Lesnar looks to be in very good shape.
Brock Lesnar creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Minotauro seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Minotauro throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lesnar.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Brock Lesnar to fight back!
Lesnar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Minotauro's jaw!
Minotauro's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Right cheek
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Minotauro's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Minotauro in the side of the head
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar storms over Minotauro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Minotauro's face with his elbows!
Minotauro's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Minotauro's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Minotauro doesn't fight back!
Minotauro's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Minotauro
Lesnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Minotauro from the side mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar storms over Minotauro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Minotauro's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Brock Lesnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Minotauro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar struggles and launches a few punches to Minotauro's head
Those punches are hitting! Minotauro covers his head!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro takes a break to breathe while holding Brock Lesnar.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lesnar moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Minotauro with a double overhooks!
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Lesnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lesnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lesnar is trying to counter now!
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar catches an ankle and Minotauro is tripped to the mat!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Minotauro
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Minotauro's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Minotauro has a small cut in his Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Brock Lesnar.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Brock Lesnar
Good shot! Minotauro has reasons to be worried.
Minotauro's Mouth is beginning to swell
Minotauro has a small cut in his Mouth
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Minotauro
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Minotauro lose his balance and falls to the mat
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Minotauro
Lesnar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Minotauro is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Brock Lesnar! Minotauro seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Brock Lesnar by TKO (Elbows) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/39 (77%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 323 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/15 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Brock Lesnar. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
I only can thank Brock Lesnar and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!