Post by The Sandmen on Apr 19, 2013 17:42:11 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
An overhand right from Fedor Emelianenko that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Big Nog dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Big Nog deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Big Nog pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Fedor Emelianenko's offensive.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Fedor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Fedor put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 2
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Big Nog goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor ducks under...
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a move and moves laterally.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Big Nog's arms.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Fedor quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Fedor Emelianenko
rocks Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Fedor breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Fedor's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! Fedor is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor 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.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Nog's chin! That stops Big Nog in his tracks!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Fedor!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fedor is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Nog in the side of the head
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Fedor Emelianenko is able to get half guard here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Big Nog struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Fedor.
The cutman is working on Big Nog's face.
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Round 4
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Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Fedor is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Fedor Emelianenko
that forces Big Nog to try and defend better.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Fedor Emelianenko is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Big Nog and pushes him away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Fedor slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Fedor Emelianenko! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 2:18 Round 4
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 27/39 (69%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Fedor would have none of this, so he came out dominatey.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
An overhand right from Fedor Emelianenko that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Big Nog's stops that one with his face! How is Big Nog standing?!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a body shot
Big Nog dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Fedor followed by a hard jab
Big Nog deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Big Nog pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Fedor Emelianenko's offensive.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog throws a hook
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Fedor Emelianenko
makes Big Nog stumble back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and moves laterally.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Fedor pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
The two exchange wildly
Big Nog is connecting with a few punches
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Fedor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Nog blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Fedor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Fedor put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fedor from the side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Big Nog only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 2
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Big Nog goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor ducks under...
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a move and moves laterally.
Quick hook by Fedor Emelianenko
glances off Big Nog's arms.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Big Nog looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Fedor quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Fedor Emelianenko
rocks Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Fedor breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Fedor's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor fires a barrage of punches at Big Nog's head!
This is bad! Fedor is just pounding on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Big Nog's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Big Nog's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor 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.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Nog's chin! That stops Big Nog in his tracks!
Big Nog's Left eye is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Fedor!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fedor is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to open up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Big Nog in the side of the head
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Fedor Emelianenko is able to get half guard here.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm looking for an armbar...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Big Nog struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fedor Emelianenko.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Big Nog misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Fedor
Big Nog is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Fedor.
The cutman is working on Big Nog's face.
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Round 4
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Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Fedor is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Fedor Emelianenko
that forces Big Nog to try and defend better.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor!
Fedor Emelianenko is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Big Nog and pushes him away!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Fedor slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fedor Emelianenko takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Big Nog's face!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Big Nog
Fedor is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Fedor Emelianenko! Big Nog seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Big Nog's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Left eye
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 2:18 Round 4
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 27/39 (69%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Fedor would have none of this, so he came out dominatey.