Post by The Sandmen on Dec 8, 2013 21:50:54 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Barnett who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett locks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
He can't keep control over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's body. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira scrammbles back to his feet.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with his back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
That Triangle Choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett 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
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett tries to fight back with his feet and Big Nog just needs another plan now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Josh Barnett 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 half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Big Nog to try something else.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls on his back.
Herb Dean 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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Nice beating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has received.
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Barnett and pushes him away!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Barnett's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Barnett is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Josh Barnett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett is not able to stop Barnett ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
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.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Barnett in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
That Twister Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Nog secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Twister Neck Crank) at 0:53 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/29 (34%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Crazy ground war. Loved it. Crazy submission finish. Loved it. Wanted Barnett to win. Unloved it. Definite submission of the year candidate here.
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Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Nice move by Barnett who clinches and pushes Big Nog against the cage
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Big Nog who put distance between them
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Josh Barnett to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett locks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the mat.
He can't keep control over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's body. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira scrammbles back to his feet.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Big Nog is with his back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries to open Big Nog's guard...
Big Nog breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
That Triangle Choke from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett 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
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Big Nog misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett tries to fight back with his feet and Big Nog just needs another plan now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Josh Barnett 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 half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Big Nog to try something else.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls on his back.
Herb Dean 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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Nice beating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has received.
Big Nog shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
Good job by Big Nog blocking and slipping the blows.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Barnett is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Big Nog!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Barnett and pushes him away!
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Barnett
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to open Barnett's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Barnett is unable to cover himself now!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Big Nog
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Josh Barnett has seen better days.
Josh Barnett hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Josh Barnett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Josh Barnett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 half guard over Barnett
Barnett 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett is not able to stop Barnett ground skills and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
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.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Barnett
Big Nog is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Barnett in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
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Round 3
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Big Nog is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Barnett
Big Nog tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
That Twister Neck Crank from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Nog secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Twister Neck Crank) at 0:53 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/29 (34%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Crazy ground war. Loved it. Crazy submission finish. Loved it. Wanted Barnett to win. Unloved it. Definite submission of the year candidate here.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!