Post by The Sandmen on Aug 4, 2020 0:19:43 GMT -5
Randy Couture looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Dandy Randy and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Hard blow to Dandy Randy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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 closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy 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 tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
Randy Couture slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Dandy Randy's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle...
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Randy Couture 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 Big Nog's moves.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Dandy Randy's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dandy Randy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Dandy Randy tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dandy Randy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Dandy Randy tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy 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 full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture taps out after a text book armbar!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture taps out after a text book armbar!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy looks to be in very good shape.
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Dandy Randy's leg!
Dandy Randy closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Randy Couture slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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 Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Dandy Randy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Dandy Randy tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dandy Randy is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Dandy Randy clumsily gives his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog tries to end this with a RNC!
Dandy Randy manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Dandy Randy adjusts and closes his guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dandy Randy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Dandy Randy adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dandy Randy's Left cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Dandy Randy's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Randy Couture's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Randy Couture's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Randy Couture easily defends the attempt.
John McCarthy 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.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dandy Randy! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Dandy Randy locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Dandy Randy'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.
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dandy Randy.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dandy Randy!
Dandy Randy adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dandy Randy!
Dandy Randy adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dandy Randy's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Dandy Randy locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Dandy Randy doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
1:03 Round 4 and Dandy Randy is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Randy Couture storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dandy Randy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Dandy Randy deflects the blows.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Big Nog
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Dandy Randy pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Dandy Randy who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Big Nog easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Dandy Randy steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy hammers Big Nog face and hooks Big Nog leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture is in Big Nog open guard now
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Dandy Randy cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dandy Randy spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dandy Randy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Big Nog
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Terrible one sided match... Dandy Randy was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Dandy Randy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Terrible one sided match... Dandy Randy was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Dandy Randy decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dandy Randy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 3:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Randy Couture...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy 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...
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/86 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1144 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1144 s
What a huge upset! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the winner!
Nog did a lot earlier, but Couture owned much of the later part of the fight. Reasonable decision. Reasonable fight.
A guy who looks like Bobby Lashley just showed up in my Puppet Master movie, for the sole purpose of dying.
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Randy Couture is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Dandy Randy and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Hard blow to Dandy Randy's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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 closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy 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 tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
Randy Couture slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Dandy Randy's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Big Nog is locking that Triangle...
Randy Couture cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Randy Couture 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 Big Nog's moves.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to show some ground skills
Randy Couture put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randy Couture can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Dandy Randy's moves on the ground.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dandy Randy from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Randy Couture gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dandy Randy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Dandy Randy tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Dandy Randy's eyes...
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits high on Randy Couture's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dandy Randy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Dandy Randy tries to roll out. He's too quick for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Big Nog and it cost him top position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy 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 full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture taps out after a text book armbar!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture taps out after a text book armbar!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy looks to be in very good shape.
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Dandy Randy's leg!
Dandy Randy closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Randy Couture slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
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 Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Dandy Randy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Randy Couture is on half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Randy Couture. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dandy Randy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Dandy Randy tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randy Couture! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dandy Randy is covering himself! Big Nog tries to force the situation and Dandy Randy clumsily gives his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog tries to end this with a RNC!
Dandy Randy manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Big Nog put Randy Couture in closed guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Dandy Randy adjusts and closes his guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dandy Randy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Dandy Randy adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dandy Randy's Left cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Dandy Randy's leg!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Randy Couture's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Randy Couture's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Randy Couture easily defends the attempt.
John McCarthy 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.
Big Nog is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Randy Couture...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dandy Randy! Big Nog has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with one hook in
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Dandy Randy locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Big Nog misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Big Nog blocks them effectively.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Dandy Randy'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.
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Dandy Randy.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dandy Randy!
Dandy Randy adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Dandy Randy!
Dandy Randy adopts the turtle defense and Big Nog is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Dandy Randy with two hooks in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dandy Randy's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Dandy Randy locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Dandy Randy doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Dandy Randy is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Big Nog's ribs.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
1:03 Round 4 and Dandy Randy is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dandy Randy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Randy Couture storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dandy Randy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Randy Couture doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by Big Nog followed by a hard jab
Dandy Randy deflects the blows.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Big Nog
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Dandy Randy pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Dandy Randy who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Big Nog easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog showing excellent timing, blasts Randy Couture with a right hand.
Dandy Randy steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. Dandy Randy hammers Big Nog face and hooks Big Nog leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his back after that trip
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Randy Couture is in Big Nog open guard now
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy moves on the ground
Dandy Randy cannot take advantage in the ground
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dandy Randy spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dandy Randy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Dandy Randy
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Big Nog
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Big Nog with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Randy Couture is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Terrible one sided match... Dandy Randy was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Randy Couture hovers above Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Deep breaths from Randy Couture who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Randy Couture efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Dandy Randy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
Terrible one sided match... Dandy Randy was not ready to fight a fighter of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira caliber.
Dandy Randy decides to launch some tentative punches
Big Nog launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dandy Randy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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 Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Randy Couture jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Randy Couture any adventage in the ground.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 3:30 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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.
John McCarthy 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 NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium (Kiev, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pull guard on Randy Couture...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Randy Couture fakes some punches
Big Nog ties him up.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy 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...
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Big Nog
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the full mount...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/86 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 1144 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1144 s
What a huge upset! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the winner!
Nog did a lot earlier, but Couture owned much of the later part of the fight. Reasonable decision. Reasonable fight.
A guy who looks like Bobby Lashley just showed up in my Puppet Master movie, for the sole purpose of dying.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!