Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2014 15:55:36 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Big Nog while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
0:22 Round 1 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Big Nog's legs repeatedly.
A high kick from Bas Rutten
grazes Big Nog's head, but he seems okay.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! El Guapo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
El Guapo moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. El Guapo spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
El Guapo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Body shots by Bas Rutten
Solid blows to Big Nog's abdomen.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Big Nog steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
miss their mark.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
El Guapo jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Bas Rutten is able to get half guard here.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg...
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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 roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. El Guapo scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from El Guapo who put distance between them
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog follows Bas Rutten
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Bas Rutten's game or he'll get knocked out!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bas Rutten chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Nog steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Even nicer blocks from El Guapo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but El Guapo manages to dodge it
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off El Guapo's arms.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Big Nog struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo 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
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
El Guapo ducks backwards and avoids them.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Big Nog's legs repeatedly.
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
El Guapo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Big Nog pushes off of Bas Rutten and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
El Guapo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog stumbles backwards but Bas Rutten chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
El Guapo stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
El Guapo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Nog steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
El Guapo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Big Nog seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta allows Big Nog time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Big Nog's ribs!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Big Nog launches a stiff jab!
El Guapo ducks that one.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Big Nog hyper-extended his leg
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Nog's ribs.
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo launches a kick
Big Nog checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Bas Rutten and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at El Guapo.
El Guapo answers with solid punches!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Punches) at 3:50 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/53 (15%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 38/52 (73%)
Kicks 20/20 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/15 (93%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 11281,23
Time on the ground 419 s
What started out as a fairly equal fight turned into an absolute clinic in MMA from Bas, and in how to absorb abuse from Noguiera. Nog came really close to breaking the record for most damage taken in a fight. Not a record you want to hold, really, but he almost broke it none the less. Crazy.
Bas Rutten is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
0:22 Round 1 and El Guapo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Big Nog's legs repeatedly.
A high kick from Bas Rutten
grazes Big Nog's head, but he seems okay.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! El Guapo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
El Guapo moves backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates Bas Rutten's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lost his dominant position.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. El Guapo spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
El Guapo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
El Guapo opts to jump inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Body shots by Bas Rutten
Solid blows to Big Nog's abdomen.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo moves on the ground
Bas Rutten moves to side mount
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to turn in and scramble out. Bas Rutten timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in El Guapo's side.
Bas Rutten 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
El Guapo 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is opening up on El Guapo and raining down combinations!
El Guapo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Big Nog steps forward
Bas Rutten catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Right eye
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over El Guapo
Big Nog is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Big Nog decides to launch some tentative punches
Bas Rutten takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
miss their mark.
Terrible one sided match... Big Nog was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
Brilliant combination from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Big Nog's face!
El Guapo pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Bas Rutten forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
El Guapo jumps and tries to free his leg! Big Nog doesn't allow this but Bas Rutten is able to get half guard here.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Big Nog
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg...
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Big Nog's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten looks to pass to mount...
El Guapo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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 roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to turn into his oponent...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. El Guapo scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
El Guapo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from El Guapo who put distance between them
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
As the fight continues it seems that Bas Rutten is taking the best of the fight.
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles back.
Big Nog follows Bas Rutten
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Bas Rutten's game or he'll get knocked out!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Big Nog seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bas Rutten chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Nog steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Right cheek
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Even nicer blocks from El Guapo.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a hook to the body
but El Guapo manages to dodge it
Big Nog misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bad move from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Big Nog's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off El Guapo's arms.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by El Guapo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo takes a break to breathe while holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The fighters are clinching.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Big Nog struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten aggressively and repeatedly punches Big Nog.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo 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
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog pushes Bas Rutten and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Big Nog doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
El Guapo ducks backwards and avoids them.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo fires low kicks
punishing Big Nog's legs repeatedly.
Big Nog hyper-extended his left leg
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Big Nog is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
El Guapo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Big Nog pushes off of Bas Rutten and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
El Guapo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo pushes off of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Big Nog stumbles backwards but Bas Rutten chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog and Bas Rutten are cliched up against the cage. Big Nog steps for a throw
El Guapo stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
El Guapo launches a kick to Big Nog's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten chases Big Nog and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Big Nog steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
Big Nog's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira leans forwards and tries to grapple with El Guapo
El Guapo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
You can see Big Nog's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Big Nog!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Big Nog seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Big Nog's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta allows Big Nog time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Here comes Bas Rutten with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Big Nog's ribs!
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Big Nog launches a stiff jab!
El Guapo ducks that one.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Big Nog hyper-extended his leg
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Big Nog studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Nog's ribs.
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Big Nog staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
El Guapo launches a kick
Big Nog checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
El Guapo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Big Nog is on the receiving end of a great combo by El Guapo.
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Nose
Bas Rutten and Big Nog engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bas Rutten is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Nose
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira paws at El Guapo.
El Guapo answers with solid punches!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Big Nog was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Punches) at 3:50 Round 4
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 8/53 (15%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 38/52 (73%)
Kicks 20/20 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 14/15 (93%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 11281,23
Time on the ground 419 s
What started out as a fairly equal fight turned into an absolute clinic in MMA from Bas, and in how to absorb abuse from Noguiera. Nog came really close to breaking the record for most damage taken in a fight. Not a record you want to hold, really, but he almost broke it none the less. Crazy.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!