Post by The Sandmen on Feb 22, 2014 21:02:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Aleksander while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aleksander and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Big Nog is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aleksander Emelianenko!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aleksander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aleksander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aleksander Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aleksander has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aleksander Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog pushes Aleksander Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aleksander tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
Big Nog misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Big Nog ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aleksander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Aleksander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Aleksander's ribs while in the clinch.
Aleksander blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Aleksander Emelianenko.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Aleksander Emelianenko tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Aleksander ducks under...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog stumbles backwards and Aleksander Emelianenko circles to get the center of the cage
Big Nog is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 open guard over Aleksander
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Aleksander's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Aleksander's eyes...
Aleksander Emelianenko lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Aleksander Emelianenko is running out of time!
Aleksander pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Aleksander struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko is in Big Nog open guard now
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aleksander blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aleksander blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Aleksander Emelianenko
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Aleksander Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Aleksander Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 Aleksander
Aleksander 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.
This is over! That impact from Aleksander Emelianenko has left Big Nog laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (Strikes from guard) at 1:00 Round 2
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
This was shaping up to be a great, long fight. Noguiera was getting some good ground work done, then flash KO'ed and done deal. Kinda disappointing, wanted to see the full fight here. But what can you do. (Hint, Cannon, KO resistance for Nog)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Aleksander and Big Nog move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Big Nog is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Aleksander Emelianenko!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aleksander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aleksander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aleksander Emelianenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Aleksander has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aleksander Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog pushes Aleksander Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aleksander tries to block Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira punches...
Big Nog misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Big Nog ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Big Nog jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aleksander doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Aleksander forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Aleksander's ribs while in the clinch.
Aleksander blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Aleksander Emelianenko.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko paws at Big Nog.
Big Nog swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Aleksander Emelianenko tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Big Nog's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Aleksander ducks under...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog stumbles backwards and Aleksander Emelianenko circles to get the center of the cage
Big Nog is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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.
Crushing shot to Big Nog's body! He's holding his side
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 open guard over Aleksander
Big Nog tries to move to full mount
Big Nog succeeds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Aleksander's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Aleksander's eyes...
Aleksander Emelianenko lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't break the lock and Aleksander Emelianenko is running out of time!
Aleksander pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Aleksander struggles on the ground and tries to break Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko is in Big Nog open guard now
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aleksander blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aleksander blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Aleksander Emelianenko
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Big Nog's face while in the clinch!
Big Nog can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch to Aleksander Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Aleksander Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 Aleksander
Aleksander 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.
This is over! That impact from Aleksander Emelianenko has left Big Nog laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (Strikes from guard) at 1:00 Round 2
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 151 s
This was shaping up to be a great, long fight. Noguiera was getting some good ground work done, then flash KO'ed and done deal. Kinda disappointing, wanted to see the full fight here. But what can you do. (Hint, Cannon, KO resistance for Nog)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!