Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2012 12:25:56 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey).
Ferocious staredown by Minotauro while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Fabricio Werdum doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Middle kick from Werdum.
Minotauro receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Werdum ducks backwards and avoids them.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotauro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Minotauro only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fabricio Werdum paws at Minotauro.
Minotauro swings ineffectively.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
goes awry.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Werdum steps forward
Minotauro feints.
Minotauro misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Minotauro blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Minotauro easily blocks and looks for a counter!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Even nicer blocks from Werdum.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum launches a furious low kick!
Minotauro receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Minotauro.
It looks like Werdum was hit by a bus!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotauro won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
Werdum holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira arms and counters his opponent punches.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Minotauro is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Werdum blocks and pushes his opponent.
Werdum moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Minotauro lose his balance and falls to the mat
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Minotauro open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Minotauro misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum sits over his knees and pushes away Minotauro's leg!
Minotauro closes his legs around Fabricio Werdum's leg. Werdum is not able to move away now!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Minotauro pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Minotauro is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum launches a body shot
Minotauro dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Werdum.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Werdum moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Minotauro's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Minotauro seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fabricio Werdum doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotauro won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum passes his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Minotauro works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Minotauro suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotauro's guard.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Werdum ducks under...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
Minotauro shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum 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.
Minotauro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
A left hook from Minotauro
falls short.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
Minotauro deflects it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Minotauro pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Minotauro's chin
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks Fabricio Werdum's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Fabricio Werdum to the mat.
That rolling kimura looks tight...
He can't keep control over Fabricio Werdum's body. Fabricio Werdum scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
glances off Werdum's arms.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Werdum receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Minotauro leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 10 9: 29
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 5/29 (17%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Fabricio Werdum today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!
Ferocious staredown by Minotauro while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Fabricio Werdum doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Middle kick from Werdum.
Minotauro receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Minotauro jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases Werdum and launches a few perfect strikes
Werdum ducks backwards and avoids them.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotauro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Minotauro only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fabricio Werdum paws at Minotauro.
Minotauro swings ineffectively.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Minotauro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
goes awry.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Werdum steps forward
Minotauro feints.
Minotauro misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Minotauro blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Minotauro easily blocks and looks for a counter!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Even nicer blocks from Werdum.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Werdum launches a furious low kick!
Minotauro receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Minotauro.
It looks like Werdum was hit by a bus!
Werdum pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotauro won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
Werdum holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira arms and counters his opponent punches.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Minotauro is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Werdum blocks and pushes his opponent.
Werdum moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Minotauro lose his balance and falls to the mat
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Fabricio Werdum is in Minotauro open guard now
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Minotauro
Werdum moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Minotauro misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum sits over his knees and pushes away Minotauro's leg!
Minotauro closes his legs around Fabricio Werdum's leg. Werdum is not able to move away now!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Minotauro pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Minotauro is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings...
...no good.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum launches a body shot
Minotauro dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Werdum.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Werdum moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches towards Minotauro's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Minotauro seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Minotauro gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Fabricio Werdum doesn't let Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira get in on his legs.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Minotauro won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum passes his leg around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Minotauro works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Minotauro uses his strength to keep Minotauro at a disadvantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Minotauro suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Minotauro's guard.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Werdum ducks under...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum 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.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum works on the ground with his fingers over Minotauro's face
Minotauro shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Werdum tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn away and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Minotauro is trying to counter now!
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Minotauro
Werdum 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.
Minotauro is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
A left hook from Minotauro
falls short.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Solid low kick from Fabricio Werdum.
Minotauro deflects it.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Minotauro pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fabricio Werdum and Minotauro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Minotauro's chin
Fabricio Werdum fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Werdum and pushes him away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira locks Fabricio Werdum's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Fabricio Werdum to the mat.
That rolling kimura looks tight...
He can't keep control over Fabricio Werdum's body. Fabricio Werdum scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
glances off Werdum's arms.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Minotauro launches a furious low kick!
Werdum receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Minotauro measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Minotauro
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Minotauro leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fabricio Werdum has to be confident that he won that round.
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Fabricio Werdum 10 10 9: 29
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 5/29 (17%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Nice effort tonight from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
A decent performance by Fabricio Werdum today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
This is one of the Fight of the Night candidates! Wow!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!