Post by The Sandmen on Apr 14, 2014 16:48:52 GMT -5
Jeff Monson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jeff Monson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Big Nog is holding Jeff Monson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeff Monson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Jeff Monson manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Jeff Monson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Monson
Jeff Monson tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jeff Monson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeff Monson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog launches a furious hook!
That hits Monson's chin like a wrecking ball! Monson loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog is standing while Monson is on the ground on his back
Big Nog cartwheels towards Monson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jeff Monson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Monson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Big Nog suddenly holds Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to better his position on the ground...
Monson breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Monson is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeff Monson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Jeff Monson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeff Monson to fight back!
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Monson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Jeff Monson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Deep breaths from Jeff Monson who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Monson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Monson
He succeeds!
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Jeff Monson forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Monson clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeff Monson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jeff Monson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Monson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Monson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jeff Monson circles around Big Nog
Monson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is holding Jeff Monson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeff Monson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jeff Monson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Monson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Monson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Jeff Monson 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.
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Monson is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeff Monson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Jeff Monson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Monson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Jeff Monson is in half guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeff Monson has seen better days.
Jeff Monson swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Jeff Monson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Jeff Monson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Monson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Jeff Monson who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Big Nog's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Monson breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Monson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Monson breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Monson tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jeff Monson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeff Monson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Monson is trying to counter now!
Jeff Monson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Jeff Monson improve his position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jeff Monson attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Monson with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Monson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Jeff Monson to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Monson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Monson has given his back to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has one hook in!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Monson is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Monson's moves on the ground.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Monson works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Monson.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Monson.
There is a small laceration on Jeff Monson's Nose
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Monson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Monson!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Jeff Monson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Monson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Nog moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Monson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Monson time to recover... 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Monson!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Monson against the cage
Jeff Monson pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jeff Monson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog gets hold of a leg and trips Monson to the mat!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has seen better days.
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Monson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Jeff Monson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his arm under Jeff Monson's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Monson struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Monson didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:20 Round 3
Statistics: Jeff Monson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 665 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Nog submission-chained the hell out of Monson, wearing him down, doing damage, and taking the fight. Nice to see him do his thing for a change.
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jeff Monson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Big Nog is holding Jeff Monson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeff Monson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Jeff Monson manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Nog succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Jeff Monson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Monson
Jeff Monson tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jeff Monson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeff Monson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Big Nog pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog launches a furious hook!
That hits Monson's chin like a wrecking ball! Monson loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Big Nog is standing while Monson is on the ground on his back
Big Nog cartwheels towards Monson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jeff Monson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Monson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Big Nog suddenly holds Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to better his position on the ground...
Monson breaks the closed guard of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves to half guard
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Monson is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeff Monson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira work his BJJ game.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Jeff Monson tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeff Monson to fight back!
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Monson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Jeff Monson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Deep breaths from Jeff Monson who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
That hit Big Nog who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Monson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is cooling the fight on the ground
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Monson
He succeeds!
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Jeff Monson forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Monson clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeff Monson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jeff Monson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Monson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Monson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Big Nog.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jeff Monson circles around Big Nog
Monson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Big Nog is holding Jeff Monson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeff Monson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jeff Monson.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Monson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Monson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson hold his own hand and breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Jeff Monson 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.
Jeff Monson is in closed guard over Big Nog
Monson is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeff Monson!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira controls the situation despite Jeff Monson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jeff Monson's arm and tries an armbar!
Monson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Monson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Jeff Monson is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Jeff Monson in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Jeff Monson is in half guard over Big Nog
Jeff Monson tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeff Monson has seen better days.
Jeff Monson swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Jeff Monson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Big Nog tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Nog struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Jeff Monson's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Monson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Jeff Monson who tries a hammer punch to Big Nog's ribs.
Big Nog blocks those punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Arm Triangle...
Jeff Monson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Big Nog's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Monson breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Monson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Monson breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Monson tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Jeff Monson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jeff Monson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Jeff Monson is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeff Monson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Monson is trying to counter now!
Jeff Monson pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira struggles not allowing Jeff Monson improve his position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jeff Monson attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Big Nog moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Monson with a double overhooks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Monson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Monson is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Monson
Big Nog moves on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson 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 Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls Jeff Monson to his stomach and takes his back!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Monson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Monson has given his back to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who is trying to get one hook in!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has one hook in!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Monson is moving on the ground...
Big Nog tries to counter Monson's moves on the ground.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Monson works on the ground with his fingers over Big Nog's face
Big Nog shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with one hook in
Big Nog has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Monson.
Nicely done! Big Nog now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira on the ground
They could take their toll on Monson.
There is a small laceration on Jeff Monson's Nose
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aggressively and repeatedly punches Monson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Monson!
Big Nog has one of his arm over Jeff Monson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Monson, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Nog moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson with two hooks in
Big Nog works on the ground with his fingers over Monson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Monson time to recover... 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Monson!
Nice move by Big Nog who clinches and pushes Monson against the cage
Jeff Monson pushes away Big Nog trying to keep the fight at striking range
Big Nog doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jeff Monson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Big Nog gets hold of a leg and trips Monson to the mat!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has seen better days.
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Jeff Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Jeff Monson...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Monson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Jeff Monson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Jeff Monson
Jeff Monson tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Big Nog is in rear mount over Monson
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his arm under Jeff Monson's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Monson's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Monson struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's lock! This is over! Monson didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:20 Round 3
Statistics: Jeff Monson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 665 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Nog submission-chained the hell out of Monson, wearing him down, doing damage, and taking the fight. Nice to see him do his thing for a change.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!