Post by The Sandmen on Aug 11, 2020 20:00:54 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Lesnar and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to move to full mount
Lesnar's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lesnar is in rear mount over Big Nog
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 Lesnar's moves.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lesnar is in rear mount over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lesnar's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
As the fight continues it seems that Brock Lesnar is taking the best of the fight.
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Lesnar continues in closed guard
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Brock Lesnar is unable to take him down
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Lesnar who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Brock Lesnar throw Big Nog to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Lesnar moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Lesnar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar 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!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar moves to better his position on the ground...
Brock Lesnar viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Brock Lesnar.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brock Lesnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Hard blow to Lesnar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Brock Lesnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lesnar works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar grabs Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets thrown to the mat.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lesnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Lesnar's neck!
Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lesnar jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Brock Lesnar is able to get half guard here.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Brock Lesnar's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Brock Lesnar's head!
Crippling lock!
Lesnar struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to free his leg
Brock Lesnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to free his leg...
Big Nog doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brock Lesnar 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Brock Lesnar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lesnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Brock Lesnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lesnar who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Lesnar doesn't allow him!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lesnar.
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Round 3
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Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Lesnar's arms and counters the punches.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Brock Lesnar! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Lesnar doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Brock Lesnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Lesnar's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Brock Lesnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Lesnar breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to turn into his oponent...
Big Nog is locking that Banana Split...
Big Nog is locking that Banana Split...
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Lesnar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Brock Lesnar caliber.
Lesnar launches a flurry of punches
Big Nog slips out of danger.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Big Nog seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lesnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Lesnar measures the resilience of Big Nog's chin with an uppercut while Big Nog lands some great crosses.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Lesnar to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Lesnar is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lesnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Lesnar tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lesnar's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Brock Lesnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lesnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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.
Brock Lesnar throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Lesnar to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Brock Lesnar regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Lesnar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Brock Lesnar is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Lesnar ducks under...
Big Nog misses a step and Brock Lesnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Brock Lesnar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Brock Lesnar is standing now.
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Brock Lesnar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lesnar dodges that
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Brock Lesnar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lesnar dodges that
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider looks tight...
Brock Lesnar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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
Lesnar won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Lesnar continues in closed guard
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Lesnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lesnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Brock Lesnar!
Big Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Brock Lesnar catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Lesnar's arms and counters the punches.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar 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.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Big Nog
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Brock Lesnar pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Big Nog who is trying to punish Brock Lesnar's ribs with a few punches.
Lesnar brings his opponent closer and blocks Big Nog's punches.
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Lesnar holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Brock Lesnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lesnar's eyes...
That North South Choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Lesnar's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lesnar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Big Nog misses a step and Brock Lesnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Brock Lesnar moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Brock Lesnar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Brock Lesnar is unable to take him down
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Lesnar blocks in time.
Nice beating Brock Lesnar has received.
Brock Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Brock Lesnar sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lesnar is trying to counter now!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar tries to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Big Nog pushes Lesnar away before he could try anything
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Brock Lesnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brock Lesnar holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Brock Lesnar.
Winner is Brock Lesnar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 57/99 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1074 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1099 s
I did not expect a decision in this fight. This fight surprised me. Fair result, but decent fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Lesnar and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to move to full mount
Lesnar's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lesnar is in rear mount over Big Nog
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 Lesnar's moves.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lesnar is in rear mount over Big Nog
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lesnar's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
As the fight continues it seems that Brock Lesnar is taking the best of the fight.
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Lesnar continues in closed guard
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Brock Lesnar is unable to take him down
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Brock Lesnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Lesnar who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lesnar grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Brock Lesnar throw Big Nog to the mat like a ragdoll
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Lesnar moves backwards and gestures for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Lesnar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar 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!
Big Nog's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar moves to better his position on the ground...
Brock Lesnar viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lesnar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Brock Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Brock Lesnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Brock Lesnar.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brock Lesnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Hard blow to Lesnar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog looks to be in very good shape.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Brock Lesnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lesnar works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar grabs Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets thrown to the mat.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lesnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Lesnar's neck!
Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lesnar jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Brock Lesnar is able to get half guard here.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Brock Lesnar's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Brock Lesnar's head!
Crippling lock!
Lesnar struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who is barely covering up!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to free his leg
Brock Lesnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to free his leg...
Big Nog doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brock Lesnar 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Big Nog's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Big Nog doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Big Nog's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog holds Brock Lesnar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lesnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Brock Lesnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Brock Lesnar gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lesnar who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Lesnar doesn't allow him!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lesnar.
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Round 3
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Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Lesnar's arms and counters the punches.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Brock Lesnar! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
Lesnar doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Brock Lesnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Lesnar's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Brock Lesnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Lesnar breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to turn into his oponent...
Big Nog is locking that Banana Split...
Big Nog is locking that Banana Split...
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Lesnar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Brock Lesnar caliber.
Lesnar launches a flurry of punches
Big Nog slips out of danger.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Lesnar is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Big Nog seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lesnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Lesnar measures the resilience of Big Nog's chin with an uppercut while Big Nog lands some great crosses.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Lesnar to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Lesnar is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lesnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Lesnar tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lesnar's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Brock Lesnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lesnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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.
Brock Lesnar throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Lesnar to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Brock Lesnar regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Brock Lesnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Lesnar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! He is reversed and nor Brock Lesnar is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Lesnar ducks under...
Big Nog misses a step and Brock Lesnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lesnar struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Brock Lesnar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Brock Lesnar is standing now.
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Brock Lesnar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lesnar dodges that
Lesnar is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Brock Lesnar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lesnar dodges that
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Big Nog moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lesnar is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Nog's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider looks tight...
Brock Lesnar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lesnar misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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
Lesnar won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Lesnar continues in closed guard
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Brock Lesnar slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Brock Lesnar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Lesnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lesnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Brock Lesnar!
Big Nog ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Brock Lesnar catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Brock Lesnar storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Brock Lesnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wraps his arms around Lesnar's arms and counters the punches.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lesnar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brock Lesnar 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.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lesnar moves forward and holds Big Nog
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Brock Lesnar pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Big Nog who is trying to punish Brock Lesnar's ribs with a few punches.
Lesnar brings his opponent closer and blocks Big Nog's punches.
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lesnar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Brock Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Big Nog
Lesnar tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 closed guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Lesnar holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Brock Lesnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brock Lesnar 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 Lesnar
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lesnar's eyes...
That North South Choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Lesnar's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Lesnar pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Big Nog
Lesnar is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lesnar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Big Nog misses a step and Brock Lesnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Brock Lesnar moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Lesnar
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg
Brock Lesnar moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Brock Lesnar is unable to take him down
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Lesnar blocks in time.
Nice beating Brock Lesnar has received.
Brock Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Brock Lesnar sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lesnar is trying to counter now!
Brock Lesnar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Brock Lesnar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar tries to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Big Nog pushes Lesnar away before he could try anything
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Brock Lesnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Lesnar
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Brock Lesnar holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Brock Lesnar.
Winner is Brock Lesnar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 57/99 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1074 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1099 s
I did not expect a decision in this fight. This fight surprised me. Fair result, but decent fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!