Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2020 22:15:46 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Frank Mir raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mir tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Mir now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Mir adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mir is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir hooks Big Nog's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Frank Mir moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Mir is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
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.
Solid jabs from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mir defends.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Frank Mir to the body.
Big Nog blocks in time.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Mir's chin with an uppercut while Mir lands some great crosses.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mir is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mir doesn't let Big Nog get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Mir steps for a throw
Big Nog stays on his feet
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mir is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 turn into his oponent...
Mir is locking that Banana Split...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Big Nog scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog cartwheels towards Mir!
Mir fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
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.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Mir 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 Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Good movement from Big Nog
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Mir who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir tries to pull guard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Mir is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Big Nog is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head...
Big Nog leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Big Nog is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira away.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Frank Mir...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mir winces a bit.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Frank Mir sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks Frank Mir's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Frank Mir to the mat.
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
That rolling kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
He can't keep control over Frank Mir's body. Frank Mir scrammbles back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is locking that leglock...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mir with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 17/18 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1012 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1029 s
Even if I write something nothing like this, its better than the crap the program auto-populates here.
Frank Mir raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle Choke...
Mir tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Mir now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Mir adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Big Nog is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mir is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir hooks Big Nog's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Frank Mir moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Mir is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
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.
Solid jabs from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mir defends.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Frank Mir to the body.
Big Nog blocks in time.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Big Nog measures the resilience of Mir's chin with an uppercut while Mir lands some great crosses.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mir is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mir doesn't let Big Nog get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Mir steps for a throw
Big Nog stays on his feet
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mir is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 turn into his oponent...
Mir is locking that Banana Split...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Big Nog scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Big Nog spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Big Nog is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog cartwheels towards Mir!
Mir fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
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.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Mir 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 Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Mir misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Big Nog.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Good movement from Big Nog
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Mir who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir gets control of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shakes him off and staves off danger.
Frank Mir pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir tries to pull guard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Nog blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir 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 Mir
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Mir is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Big Nog is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head...
Big Nog leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Big Nog is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira away.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Big Nog uses his strength to keep Big Nog at a disadvantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Frank Mir...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Mir
Big Nog is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Mir winces a bit.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Frank Mir sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Big Nog is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog is locking that Kneebar...
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks Frank Mir's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Frank Mir to the mat.
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
That rolling kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
He can't keep control over Frank Mir's body. Frank Mir scrammbles back to his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is locking that leglock...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Mir rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir 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.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mir with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 17/18 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1012 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1029 s
Even if I write something nothing like this, its better than the crap the program auto-populates here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!