Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2020 8:07:54 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Mark Coleman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coleman is able to break the lock.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coleman is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mark Coleman...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
Coleman shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog catch Mark Coleman's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Coleman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Coleman struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Coleman
Coleman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Coleman
2:41 Round 1 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Coleman's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Coleman manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman 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.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Coleman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Coleman holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Coleman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Coleman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Coleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Coleman to try something else.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Coleman closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Coleman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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 1:25 in the 2 round
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 Coleman
Big Nog is in open guard over Coleman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Coleman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Coleman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Coleman is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Mark Coleman away.
Mark Coleman takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Mark Coleman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Coleman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman 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 Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Coleman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Mark Coleman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Coleman tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coleman pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Coleman tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Coleman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mark Coleman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Coleman struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Coleman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Mark Coleman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mark Coleman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Coleman takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Coleman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Coleman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Mark Coleman...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mark Coleman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Coleman's punches
Coleman misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coleman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mark Coleman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mark Coleman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Coleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Coleman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Mark Coleman ribs and the tries to trip him
Coleman loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Big Nog misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Coleman grapple with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Coleman's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Coleman.
Mark Coleman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Big Nog blocks that. It was easy!
Mark Coleman goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Mark Coleman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Down Big Nog goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Mark Coleman's divison on notice!
Winner is Mark Coleman by KO (Punches) at 4:09 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/61 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Coleman did some good things, but Big Nog is tough. And this, despite the beating, was a flash KO. Nog wasn't even at half.
Mark Coleman raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coleman is able to break the lock.
Coleman is trying to counter now!
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Coleman is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Mark Coleman...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Coleman's face
Coleman shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog catch Mark Coleman's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Coleman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Coleman struggles and frees his leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Coleman
Coleman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Coleman
2:41 Round 1 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Coleman's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Mark Coleman manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Mark Coleman 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.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Coleman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Coleman
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mark Coleman holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Coleman to fight back!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Coleman tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Coleman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Coleman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Coleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Mark Coleman looks to counter!
Mark Coleman decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Coleman to try something else.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Mark Coleman closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Coleman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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 1:25 in the 2 round
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 Coleman
Big Nog is in open guard over Coleman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Coleman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Coleman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Coleman is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Mark Coleman away.
Mark Coleman takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Big Nog climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Mark Coleman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Coleman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman 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 Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Coleman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Mark Coleman slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mark Coleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Mark Coleman opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Coleman tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Coleman pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Big Nog's Nose is beginning to swell
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Coleman tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Coleman launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Coleman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Coleman
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Mark Coleman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mark Coleman struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Mark Coleman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mark Coleman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Mark Coleman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mark Coleman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Coleman takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Coleman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Coleman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Mark Coleman...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mark Coleman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Mark Coleman tries to take advantage...
Coleman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Coleman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Nog's face with those brutal elbows! Big Nog needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Big Nog
Mark Coleman tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Coleman's punches
Coleman misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coleman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mark Coleman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mark Coleman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Coleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Coleman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Mark Coleman ribs and the tries to trip him
Coleman loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Big Nog misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mark Coleman grapple with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mark Coleman looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Coleman's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by Coleman.
Mark Coleman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Big Nog blocks that. It was easy!
Mark Coleman goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Mark Coleman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Down Big Nog goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Mark Coleman's divison on notice!
Winner is Mark Coleman by KO (Punches) at 4:09 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/61 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 599 s
Coleman did some good things, but Big Nog is tough. And this, despite the beating, was a flash KO. Nog wasn't even at half.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!