Post by The Sandmen on Dec 3, 2012 17:03:29 GMT -5
Bas Rutten glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
El Guapo dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
El Guapo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
Bas Rutten takes a kick to the body.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
It lands flush with Bas Rutten's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
El Guapo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
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 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.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hovers above El Guapo
Bas Rutten stops him from throwing strikes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
surprises Big Nog!
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for El Guapo, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bas Rutten circles around Big Nog
Big Nog throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Big Nog steps forward
El Guapo feints.
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with El Guapo.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
El Guapo leads with a punch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
El Guapo tries to escape from the closed guard
El Guapo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Bas Rutten jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
El Guapo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo moves on the ground
El Guapo cannot take advantage in the ground
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Big Nog's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Bas Rutten.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 4:20 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by El Guapo
that lands on Big Nog's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is holding Bas Rutten against the fence with his fingers all over El Guapo's face
El Guapo looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has left El Guapo staggered! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
That one hits but El Guapo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Big Nog steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
El Guapo and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
El Guapo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog begins to launch a barrage of punches over El Guapo
this is getting worse and worse for El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Superb haymaker by Big Nog
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put El Guapo in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
El Guapo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg...
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half 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.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Oh! Down goes El Guapo! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Bas was winning. Then he lost. Very good fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog seems to be done!
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
El Guapo dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Big Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
El Guapo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
Bas Rutten takes a kick to the body.
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches an up-kick intended for Bas Rutten's head...
It lands flush with Bas Rutten's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
El Guapo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog did not see that coming! Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
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 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.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Big Nog ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hovers above El Guapo
Bas Rutten stops him from throwing strikes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
surprises Big Nog!
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Bas Rutten realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for El Guapo, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bas Rutten circles around Big Nog
Big Nog throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
El Guapo struggles... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is unable to take him down
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Big Nog steps forward
El Guapo feints.
Big Nog tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Big Nog is clinching with El Guapo.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
El Guapo leads with a punch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
El Guapo tries to escape from the closed guard
El Guapo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over El Guapo
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Bas Rutten jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because El Guapo tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
El Guapo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo moves on the ground
El Guapo cannot take advantage in the ground
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Big Nog's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Bas Rutten.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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 4:20 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Mouth
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by El Guapo
that lands on Big Nog's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is holding Bas Rutten against the fence with his fingers all over El Guapo's face
El Guapo looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes El Guapo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has left El Guapo staggered! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
That one hits but El Guapo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Bas Rutten seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Big Nog steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
El Guapo and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
El Guapo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog begins to launch a barrage of punches over El Guapo
this is getting worse and worse for El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Superb haymaker by Big Nog
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't defend himself!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put El Guapo in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
El Guapo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg...
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half 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.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Oh! Down goes El Guapo! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by KO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 20/33 (61%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 13/22 (59%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Bas was winning. Then he lost. Very good fight.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!