Post by The Sandmen on Jun 3, 2013 16:44:48 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Marco Ruas looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Marco Ruas touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Marco Ruas
that stun Big Nog.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Ruas dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Big Nog.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog catches an ankle and Ruas is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas 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 closed guard over Ruas
As the fight continues it seems that Marco Ruas is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marco Ruas cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Big Nog misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marco Ruas tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marco Ruas! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ruas wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Marco Ruas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog quickly defends.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Ruas blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Marco Ruas's knows what to do here and blocks them
Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marco Ruas sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ruas moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Big Nog's thigh!
Ruas wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ruas moves forward and holds Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog pushes off of Marco Ruas and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Ruas stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Marco Ruas towards Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ruas steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marco Ruas goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Ruas seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Marco Ruas takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Ruas in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Marco Ruas postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Marco Ruas positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Marco Ruas is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Big Nog's ribs
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ruas into his guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Ruas continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Ruas's neck!
Ruas pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Ruas tries to escape from closed guard...
Ruas struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marco Ruas leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Ruas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Big Nog must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:09 Round 2 and Ruas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ruas gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ruas blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Ruas pulls his arm out of danger.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ruas blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Big Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Middle kick from Ruas.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Ruas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Marco Ruas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ruas tries to escape from the closed guard
Marco Ruas any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ruas struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Big Nog's cornermen are shouting. Marco Ruas is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Marco Ruas looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Marco Ruas forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Marco Ruas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ruas 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.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marco Ruas cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Ruas is in rear mount over Big Nog
Marco Ruas isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Big Nog locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Marco Ruas unil he can pull his arm free! Ruas lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ruas works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Marco Ruas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marco Ruas holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ruas rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Ruas tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog is holding Marco Ruas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Marco Ruas creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Marco Ruas's left arm looking for an armbar...
Marco Ruas manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ruas struggles to free himself
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Big Nog steps forward
Marco Ruas catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog moves backwards and Marco Ruas is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Marco Ruas leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Ruas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Marco Ruas's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ruas doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Ruas moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Marco Ruas tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
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 Ruas's moves.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Ruas doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to free his leg
Marco Ruas uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Marco Ruas is in side 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marco Ruas slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Marco Ruas gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Ruas 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas did not see that coming! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
Big Nog and Ruas circle around the center of the cage.
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Marco Ruas tries to pull guard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas 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 Ruas
Ruas is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Ruas's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marco Ruas manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Ruas put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Ruas doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Ruas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ruas won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Marco Ruas to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Marco Ruas's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Marco Ruas's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Marco Ruas easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Ruas locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ruas has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Nog is unable to move under Ruas control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ruas.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Marco Ruas
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Ruas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ruas stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Marco Ruas just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas shoots and grab both of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira managed to pull back his leg from Marco Ruas's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Ruas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Ruas has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ruas who put distance between them
Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
Big Nog deflects it.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog goes to the body...
He punishes Ruas's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ruas wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ruas moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog doesn't let Ruas get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas launches a knee!
Big Nog blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas charge towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a flying knee
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Big Nog's face, followed by knees to the body from Marco Ruas!
Big Nog doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ruas is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ruas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Marco Ruas is unable to take him down
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Ruas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ruas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Marco Ruas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog is holding Marco Ruas's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Ruas.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas doesn't stop bleeding.
Marco Ruas 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.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Marco Ruas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Marco Ruas tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Marco Ruas's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Ruas struggles to free himself
Ruas's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ruas struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ruas's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog secures the lock while Marco Ruas refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 851 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/16 (25%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 22/44 (50%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Wow. Good fight. Ruas took the first 2 rounds, doing good damage to the tough-as-hell Nog. Nog slowly clawed his way back in, not by doing damage, per say, but by grinding at Ruas. Not sure how much of a factor stamina was, but it might have played a factor. Near the end of the last round, Noggi started actually doing damage
Marco Ruas looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Marco Ruas touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Big Nog has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tremendous strikes from Big Nog!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Marco Ruas
that stun Big Nog.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a body shot
Ruas dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Big Nog.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog catches an ankle and Ruas is tripped to the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas 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 closed guard over Ruas
As the fight continues it seems that Marco Ruas is taking the best of the fight.
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marco Ruas cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Big Nog misses a step and Marco Ruas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Marco Ruas tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Marco Ruas tries to take advantage...
Ruas tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marco Ruas! He is reversed and nor Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ruas wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Marco Ruas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Big Nog quickly defends.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Ruas blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Marco Ruas's knows what to do here and blocks them
Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marco Ruas sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ruas moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Big Nog's thigh!
Ruas wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ruas moves forward and holds Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Ruas is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog pushes off of Marco Ruas and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Ruas stumbles backwards but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Marco Ruas towards Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Ruas is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Marco Ruas creates space and allows Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ruas steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marco Ruas goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Ruas seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Marco Ruas takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Big Nog tries to grapple
He puts Ruas in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas shoots and grab one of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Big Nog lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Marco Ruas postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Marco Ruas positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Marco Ruas is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Big Nog's ribs
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Marco Ruas shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Ruas into his guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Big Nog doesn't want to free his opponent and Ruas continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Ruas's neck!
Ruas pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marco Ruas looks to counter!
Ruas tries to escape from closed guard...
Ruas struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marco Ruas leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Ruas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Big Nog must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:09 Round 2 and Ruas is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ruas gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ruas blocks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Ruas pulls his arm out of danger.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ruas blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Big Nog's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Big Nog fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Middle kick from Ruas.
Big Nog receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Marco Ruas catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ruas.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Ruas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Marco Ruas uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Marco Ruas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ruas tries to escape from the closed guard
Marco Ruas any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ruas struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Stand up! This is what Big Nog's cornermen are shouting. Marco Ruas is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Marco Ruas looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Marco Ruas forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Marco Ruas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ruas 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.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marco Ruas cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas delivers a few accurate elbows!
Big Nog is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right eye
Ruas is in rear mount over Big Nog
Marco Ruas isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Big Nog locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Marco Ruas unil he can pull his arm free! Ruas lost his dominant position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ruas works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Marco Ruas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Marco Ruas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marco Ruas holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ruas rolls and he's now on half guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nice reversal.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Ruas away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Marco Ruas 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Ruas tries to grapple
He puts Big Nog in a double underhook!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Big Nog is holding Marco Ruas's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Marco Ruas creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Marco Ruas's left arm looking for an armbar...
Marco Ruas manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He is not able to do it
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Marco Ruas slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ruas struggles to free himself
Marco Ruas slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Big Nog steps forward
Marco Ruas catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog moves backwards and Marco Ruas is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Marco Ruas leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Ruas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Big Nog blocks Marco Ruas's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Marco Ruas in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Marco Ruas manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Marco Ruas a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Big Nog uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Marco Ruas in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas storms over Big Nog with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ruas doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Big Nog's face with his elbows!
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Ruas moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ruas is trying to counter now!
Marco Ruas tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
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 Ruas's moves.
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Ruas doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marco Ruas. Big Nog is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Marco Ruas is in half guard over Big Nog
Marco Ruas tries to free his leg
Marco Ruas uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Marco Ruas is in side 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Ruas doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Marco Ruas slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Marco Ruas is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Ruas
He succeeds!
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Marco Ruas gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Ruas attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Ruas 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.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ruas's guard.
Ruas did not see that coming! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ruas
Ruas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marco Ruas. 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.
Big Nog and Ruas circle around the center of the cage.
Ruas tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ruas is clinching with Big Nog.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Marco Ruas launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Marco Ruas tries to pull guard on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas 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 Ruas
Ruas is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ruas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Big Nog blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Ruas's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Marco Ruas manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to close the guard.
Ruas put Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to pass Marco Ruas's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Ruas
Big Nog breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Marco Ruas attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Ruas doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Ruas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ruas won't budge, forcing Big Nog to pull guard.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marco Ruas is in closed guard over Big Nog
Ruas is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Marco Ruas!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Marco Ruas to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get his arm under Marco Ruas's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Marco Ruas's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Marco Ruas easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Ruas locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira unil he can pull his arm free! Big Nog lost his dominant position.
Ruas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ruas has Big Nog controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Nog is unable to move under Ruas control.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ruas
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ruas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ruas.
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Round 5
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Marco Ruas
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Ruas forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Ruas trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ruas stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Big Nog is throwing a flurry of punches!
Marco Ruas just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Marco Ruas's Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas shoots and grab both of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira managed to pull back his leg from Marco Ruas's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog pushes Marco Ruas against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Ruas's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Ruas has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ruas who put distance between them
Solid low kick from Marco Ruas.
Big Nog deflects it.
Marco Ruas gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog goes to the body...
He punishes Ruas's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ruas wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ruas moves forward and holds Big Nog
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marco Ruas is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog doesn't let Ruas get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Ruas launches a knee!
Big Nog blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ruas charge towards Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a flying knee
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Big Nog's face, followed by knees to the body from Marco Ruas!
Big Nog doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ruas is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ruas is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ruas grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Nog struggles... Marco Ruas is unable to take him down
Ruas misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Ruas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ruas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Marco Ruas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Nog is holding Marco Ruas's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Marco Ruas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Ruas.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Marco Ruas
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Marco Ruas...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Ruas doesn't stop bleeding.
Marco Ruas 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.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Marco Ruas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Marco Ruas tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Marco Ruas
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Marco Ruas is a bloody mess!
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Marco Ruas's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog is locking that Armbar...
Ruas struggles to free himself
Ruas's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ruas struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ruas's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Big Nog secures the lock while Marco Ruas refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 5
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 851 s
Statistics: Marco Ruas
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 4/16 (25%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 22/44 (50%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Wow. Good fight. Ruas took the first 2 rounds, doing good damage to the tough-as-hell Nog. Nog slowly clawed his way back in, not by doing damage, per say, but by grinding at Ruas. Not sure how much of a factor stamina was, but it might have played a factor. Near the end of the last round, Noggi started actually doing damage
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!