Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:26:50 GMT -5
Marco Ruas is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Marco Ruas and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Marco Ruas fires an unorthodox punch to Big Nog's torso
that goes wide.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Ruas to try and defend better.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Marco Ruas closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ruas struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Marco Ruas's arm and tries an armbar!
Ruas hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marco Ruas realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog tries to fight back with his feet and Ruas just needs another plan now.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Ruas tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ruas spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Ruas's eyes...
Ruas tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Marco Ruas to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Ruas is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ruas spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ruas is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Marco Ruas decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Ruas to try something else.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Marco Ruas breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ruas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Marco Ruas is standing now.
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Marco Ruas with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Ruas steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ruas goes down.
Crushing shot to Ruas's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Marco Ruas is on his feet again.
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Ruas launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Marco Ruas for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marco Ruas lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ruas struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Ruas's eyes...
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Marco Ruas is on his feet again.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Ruas wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Marco Ruas back to the ground.
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Marco Ruas sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ruas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Chin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Marco Ruas is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Marco Ruas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Marco Ruas manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Ruas to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 2:48 Round 2
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Big Nog was smooth and efficient in this one.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Marco Ruas and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Marco Ruas fires an unorthodox punch to Big Nog's torso
that goes wide.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that forces Ruas to try and defend better.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marco Ruas didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Marco Ruas closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Marco Ruas manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Big Nog is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ruas struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Marco Ruas's arm and tries an armbar!
Ruas hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Marco Ruas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marco Ruas realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Marco Ruas to fight back!
Ruas decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog tries to fight back with his feet and Ruas just needs another plan now.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Ruas tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ruas spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Ruas's eyes...
Ruas tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Marco Ruas to escape. He is tightening the Armbar to Triangle
Ruas is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ruas spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ruas is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Marco Ruas decides to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog fights back with his feet, forcing Ruas to try something else.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Marco Ruas breaks the lock and pushes away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ruas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Marco Ruas is standing now.
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Marco Ruas with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Ruas steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ruas goes down.
Crushing shot to Ruas's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Marco Ruas is on his feet again.
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Ruas launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Big Nog checks that kick!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Marco Ruas for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marco Ruas lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ruas struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Ruas's eyes...
That Kneebar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Ruas rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Marco Ruas is on his feet again.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Marco Ruas's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Ruas quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira decides to jump inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas didn't see that coming. Big Nog is in open guard over Ruas now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
Ruas wraps his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leg and prevents him from moving.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Marco Ruas back to the ground.
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Marco Ruas sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ruas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Chin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Marco Ruas is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Marco Ruas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Marco Ruas manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Ruas to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 2:48 Round 2
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 351 s
Big Nog was smooth and efficient in this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!