Post by The Sandmen on Mar 2, 2012 19:50:58 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ferocious staredown by Minotauro while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Minotauro and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Royce
Minotauro is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
0:45 Round 1 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce cartwheels towards Minotauro!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Minotauro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce opts to jump inside Minotauro's guard.
Minotauro didn't see that coming. Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Minotauro doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Minotauro knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Royce blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
Royce's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Minotauro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Royce hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Royce Gracie pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Minotauro loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Minotauro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
Minotauro moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce and Minotauro circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Minotauro, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Minotauro moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Royce's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Royce.
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Royce from the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce Gracie
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro circles out and slips free of Royce Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Minotauro decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Minotauro against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Royce into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Minotauro moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
rocks Royce!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Royce steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Minotauro.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotauro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Minotauro loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro circles out and slips free of Royce Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Royce has to retreat
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Minotauro is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Minotauro tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Minotauro's arms and counters the punches.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is covering himself! Minotauro tries to force the situation and Royce clumsily gives his back!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Royce
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Royce locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Minotauro lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Minotauro.
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Round 3
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Royce and Minotauro circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Royce misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
A solid combination from Royce Gracie
mostly hits air.
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Minotauro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira checks the kick.
A left hook from Minotauro
grazes the chin of Royce.
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Minotauro doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Minotauro holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Minotauro begins to launch a barrage of punches over Royce
this is getting worse and worse for Royce
Solid jabs from Royce Gracie.
Minotauro defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Royce has a small cut in his Right eye
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotauro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotauro is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Royce has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Minotauro shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Royce pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Minotauro's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Royce
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/6 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Royce had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
A fight that put some of us on our feet occasionally. It could have been more exciting though.
Ferocious staredown by Minotauro while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Minotauro and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Royce
Minotauro is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Royce is standing while Minotauro is on the ground on his back
0:45 Round 1 and Royce is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce cartwheels towards Minotauro!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Minotauro
Minotauro attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Minotauro quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce opts to jump inside Minotauro's guard.
Minotauro didn't see that coming. Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Minotauro doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is in closed guard... Minotauro tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Minotauro knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Minotauro pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Royce blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
Royce's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Chin
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Minotauro.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Royce hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Royce Gracie pushes away Minotauro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Minotauro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Minotauro loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Minotauro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
Minotauro moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce and Minotauro circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira charges at Royce throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Royce is rocked!
Royce's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Minotauro moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Minotauro, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Minotauro moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Royce's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Royce wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Minotauro wants nothing of that and pushes Royce.
Minotauro dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Royce from the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce Gracie
Great move by Minotauro who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro circles out and slips free of Royce Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Minotauro decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Minotauro!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Minotauro against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slightly pushes Royce into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Minotauro moves backwards and circles around Royce Gracie.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
rocks Royce!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Royce steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Minotauro.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Minotauro tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Minotauro sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Minotauro has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira ribs and the tries to trip him
Minotauro loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Minotauro circles out and slips free of Royce Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Royce Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira swings and Royce has to retreat
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Minotauro into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Minotauro is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Royce
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Minotauro tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Minotauro's arms and counters the punches.
Minotauro clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Royce
Minotauro launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is covering himself! Minotauro tries to force the situation and Royce clumsily gives his back!
Minotauro is in rear mount over Royce
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Royce locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Minotauro lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Minotauro.
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Round 3
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Royce and Minotauro circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Royce misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
A solid combination from Royce Gracie
mostly hits air.
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking the best of the fight.
Minotauro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira checks the kick.
A left hook from Minotauro
grazes the chin of Royce.
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Minotauro who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie 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
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Minotauro is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Minotauro
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Minotauro tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Minotauro tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Minotauro doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Minotauro holds Royce Gracie's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Minotauro begins to launch a barrage of punches over Royce
this is getting worse and worse for Royce
Solid jabs from Royce Gracie.
Minotauro defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Royce has a small cut in his Right eye
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Minotauro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
You can see Royce's blood making stains in the mat.
Minotauro is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Minotauro gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Royce Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Royce Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Royce has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is a bloody mess!
Minotauro shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Royce pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Minotauro
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Minotauro's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Royce
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Minotauro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/6 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Royce had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
A fight that put some of us on our feet occasionally. It could have been more exciting though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!