Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:52:38 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Andrei Arlovski
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Arlovski
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Arlovski
Big Nog is in closed guard... Arlovski 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 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Arlovski 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Arlovski knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Andrei Arlovski storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arlovski's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Andrei Arlovski
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and scissors Andrei Arlovski's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Andrei Arlovski's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Andrei Arlovski with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Arlovski steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Big Nog leads with a punch
Andrei Arlovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Nog's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Nog loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Andrei Arlovski away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Andrei Arlovski away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Andrei Arlovski jabs at Big Nog
hitting his chest.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrei Arlovski and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog moves to shoot
but Andrei Arlovski delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Andrei Arlovski circles around Big Nog
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
Oh! Down goes Big Nog! Andrei Arlovski knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Andrei Arlovski really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Big Nog can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Hook) at 1:35 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 116 s
Arlovski saw what Nog was trying to do, and would have none of it. He kept this short, and to the point.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Andrei Arlovski is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Arlovski
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Andrei Arlovski's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Andrei Arlovski regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Arlovski
Big Nog is in closed guard... Arlovski 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 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Arlovski 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!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Arlovski knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Andrei Arlovski storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Arlovski doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arlovski's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Andrei Arlovski
grazes Big Nog's right cheek.
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps and scissors Andrei Arlovski's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Andrei Arlovski's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Big Nog tries to hit Andrei Arlovski with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Arlovski steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Andrei Arlovski's head...
Arlovski leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Big Nog leads with a punch
Andrei Arlovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Andrei Arlovski looks to counter!
Arlovski launches a furious hook!
That hits Big Nog's chin like a wrecking ball! Big Nog loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Andrei Arlovski away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Andrei Arlovski away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Big Nog stops that one with his ribs!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Big Nog was hit by a bus!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Andrei Arlovski jabs at Big Nog
hitting his chest.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Arlovski struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrei Arlovski and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Big Nog staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrei Arlovski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog moves to shoot
but Andrei Arlovski delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Andrei Arlovski circles around Big Nog
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
Oh! Down goes Big Nog! Andrei Arlovski knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Andrei Arlovski really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Big Nog can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Hook) at 1:35 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 116 s
Arlovski saw what Nog was trying to do, and would have none of it. He kept this short, and to the point.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!